To follow the rules mechanically, without recognizing their abuse, would reward political maneuvering and punish merit.
Atty. Jose Dominic F. Clavano IV · · 2 min read
The Discayas, by their own admission, are not passive victims. They did not stumble blindly into the flood control scam.
Atty. Jose Dominic F. Clavano IV · · 2 min read
The tragedy is that both forms of corruption have the same outcome: the poor and vulnerable suffer the most.
Atty. Jose Dominic F. Clavano IV · · 2 min read
Media is, and should remain, the watchdog of government —scrutinizing policies, exposing abuses, and holding officials accountable. But with that power must…
Atty. Jose Dominic F. Clavano IV · · 2 min read
The next Ombudsman must not only chase after the corrupt but also demonstrate how good governance is achievable and sustainable.
Atty. Jose Dominic F. Clavano IV · · 2 min read
Project-by-project transparency must also be implemented by proactively publishing comprehensive information on all flood-control initiatives.
Atty. Jose Dominic F. Clavano IV · · 2 min read
We don’t have to start from scratch. This isn’t just a matter of changing the law — it’s about improving how we implement what already exists.
Atty. Jose Dominic F. Clavano IV · · 2 min read
Let this moment renew our promise: to uphold the Constitution, to hold wrongdoers accountable, and to safeguard the dignity and rights of every Filipino.
Atty. Jose Dominic F. Clavano IV · · 2 min read
Community empowerment is another essential frontier. Many vulnerable communities do not know their rights or the processes available to them. Legal clinics,…
Atty. Jose Dominic F. Clavano IV · · 2 min read
While counterintuitive to some, the law does not require the physical recovery of a corpse to sustain a charge of murder.
Atty. Jose Dominic F. Clavano IV · · 2 min read
