Supreme Court Defends Judiciary, Cites Efficiency Gains Amid Corruption Allegations
The Philippine Supreme Court defended the judiciary's efficiency at a budget hearing, presenting data to counter allegations of corruption and slow justice. Court officials highlighted improved case disposition rates and increased conviction rates, particularly in anti-graft cases.
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