SC probes threats on Sulpicio judge - report

MANILA, Philippines - The Supreme Court is now investigating the alleged threats received by a judge handling the petition of Sulpicio Lines Inc., owner of the ill-fated MV Princess of the Stars, to stop the investigation of the tragedy by the Board of Marine Inquiry (BMI). Radio dzRH reported Wednesday evening that the high court ordered the National Bureau of Investigation (NBI) to look into the supposed threat against Manila Judge Silvino Pampilo Jr. Pampilo allegedly received a note left on his vehicle that read "Papatayin kita at itutumba kita (I'll kill you)." Aside from the Sulpicio case, Pampilo also handles high-profiled cases involving First Gentleman Jose Miguel Arroyo and retired military General Jovito Palparan Jr. - GMANews.TV