Plea for sanity
The flood control mess is simply the tipping point in the people’s growing dissatisfaction and utter disappointment in the Marcos administration.
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The flood control mess is simply the tipping point in the people’s growing dissatisfaction and utter disappointment in the Marcos administration.
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And so the self-proclaimed Patron Saint of Journalists filed libel and cyberlibel cases against this writer and a slew of other journalists who broadcast…
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Constitutional law expert and former Integrated Bar of the Philippines (IBP) president Domingo Cayosa has expressed support for a Constitutional Convention…
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‘There are probably instances when, even if certain definitions or terms are clear, they are sometimes muddled to favor someone.’
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Prompted by the recent bickering between the House of Representatives and the Senate regarding the interpretation of “forthwith,” a House leader on Monday said…
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In a long line of cases, the Court has emphatically clarified that any controversy involving any provision of the Constitution is within its province to…
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The Tribunal indicated that the filing of multiple complaints within a year undermined the constitutional safeguard against harassment through repeated…
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Yes, Congress might have saved something by not rolling out the red carpet — say, for instance, the actual cost of the carpet or if they were to use an old…
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The Senate decision was reached after a caucus on Tuesday, where the sentiment among at least 19 to 20 senators emerged, which is to respect the SC ruling.
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It is important to underscore that the Court did not rule on the merits of the complaints; the decision focused solely on whether the Constitution had been…
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The House of Representatives on Friday said it would “exhaust all remedies” to uphold Congress’ independence in the wake of the Supreme Court (SC) ruling…
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The ruling meant the Senate cannot proceed with the trial, and a new complaint against the Vice President may only be filed from 6 February 2026.
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A former Supreme Court justice warned Thursday that the High Court could view the House of Representatives’ impeachment of Vice President Sara Duterte as a…
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Given its composition, what can we expect in terms of the quality of political and legal discourse from these senators.
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I never liked Conchita Carpio-Morales (who, as Ombudsman, filed the ridiculous charges of “usurpation of authority and graft” against former President Benigno…
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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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The Constitution does not specify how to break an impasse since, according to Enrile, the Senate cannot command the House to do anything and vice versa.
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‘Most Filipinos, as current surveys and sentiment suggest, are not pushing for an impeachment trial. The Senate, as a political body, is sensitive to this.’
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