A Cebu City court dismisses a terrorism financing case filed against officials and members of the Community Empowerment Resource Network, Inc. (CERNET). In a decision promulgated on May 15, Regional Trial Court Branch 74 Judge Van Russel Inopiquez dismisses charges against all accused—27 individuals—after ruling that the alleged acts were not punishable under the law at the time they were allegedly committed. The court also cites a procedural issue involving the statutory publication requirement, which it finds lacking. The case involves allegations that CERNET officials violated provisions under Republic Act No. 10168, particularly Section 8(ii) in relation to Section 9. The Rappler report adds that CERNET indicates it will pursue further criminal, administrative, and civil actions against those who sought what it describes as the “malicious and wrongful prosecution” of its members. Together, the outlets report that the dismissal is based on the court’s view of the legal framework applicable at the time of the alleged conduct and on compliance with statutory requirements, resulting in the termination of the terrorism financing charges against the accused.