Politics is not a courtroom
A criminal case asks one central question: did the accused commit a crime defined by law?
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Constitution
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Trade, civic groups push tough anti-dynasty law
Business and civil society groups press Congress to pass a “genuine” Anti-Political Dynasty Law, arguing that a pending House bill weakens the 1987…
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Justice applies to all
While VP Duterte is being accused of misusing intelligence funds, the manipulation in the national budgets during Marcos’ term will likely be the grounds for…
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Junta float sinks, at least for AFP
Top military leaders and retired generals reaffirm loyalty to the Constitution, rejecting rumors of a civilian-military junta to unseat President Ferdinand…
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Miriam would have been livid
No senator, no President, or even a Chief Justice, acting in a personal capacity, is authorized to bend anything. What part of, ‘No man is above the law,’ is…
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On red alert, AFP ready to quell violent protests
Padilla said the AFP rejects any call that puts the military above its duty to the Filipino people and country.
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DND, AFP junk destab calls
The DND and AFP reaffirm their loyalty to the Constitution, rejecting calls for military intervention and emphasizing their role as defenders of democracy…
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1973 Constitution, seedbed of Philippine federalism
President Ferdinand Marcos did not directly use the Constitution overseen by Carlos Garcia and Diosdado Macapagal; instead, he promulgated a new Constitution…
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Weaponize 1973 Constitution against corruption
An opinion column argues the 1987 Constitution’s bicameral “bicam” process fosters large-scale corruption and urges a shift to a federal-parliamentary system,…
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Shift to federal-parliamentary-unicameral system
Opinion: From NBN-ZTE to PDAF/DAP and Pharmally, recurring scandals under the presidential-bicameral setup spur a push to shift the Philippines to a…
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BBM’s Con-Con pitch secures support
Constitutional law expert Domingo Cayosa supports a Constitutional Convention to amend the 1987 Constitution, emphasizing qualified delegates and safeguards to…
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Palace: Marcos backs Con-Con
‘There are probably instances when, even if certain definitions or terms are clear, they are sometimes muddled to favor someone.’
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Puno pushes con-con to address 'forthwith', other ambiguities
House Deputy Speaker Ronaldo Puno is urging a constitutional convention to amend the 1987 Constitution, citing ambiguities like the term “forthwith” in the VP…
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Azcuna: SC can question House non-compliance in impeachment
Former SC Justice Adolfo Azcuna warns that the Supreme Court may cite grave abuse of discretion if the House failed to comply with constitutional timelines…
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Revisit the Constitution
As controversial as I know it will be, perhaps it is time to revisit the fundamental law of the land and craft another one.
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Best practice in family businesses: Aligning dividend policies and profit-sharing agreements for long-term success
Family members and non-family executives who serve in management roles should be subject to a profit-sharing agreement that is separate from the dividend…
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