When giants disagree: Legal certainty limits amid Senate impasse
A prompt ruling, even one that disappoints one side, at least provides a definitive framework within which institutions and citizens can move forward.
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A prompt ruling, even one that disappoints one side, at least provides a definitive framework within which institutions and citizens can move forward.
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Avelino may be the law of the case as far as the election of Cuenco as Senate President was concerned, but it established NO doctrine.
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Several lawyers and law firms have pushed back against the Integrated Bar of the Philippines’ (IBP) position supporting the legality of the Senate…
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The Eastern Samar State University (ESSU) is set to expand with two additional campuses following the approval of a measure in the House of Representatives.
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‘In the conditions of present living, noise seems inseparable from the conduct of many necessary occupations.’
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Whether the Court chooses to intervene or to exercise judicial restraint, one hopes that its action strengthens both democratic institutions and the rule of…
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Bicol Saro Rep. Terry Ridon on Saturday said the House prosecution panel will recognize and engage only with Senate President Pro Tempore Sherwin Gatchalian…
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The Constitution vests legislative authority in the Senate as an institution, not in any single officer. A Senate President presides over the chamber, but does…
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The Court ultimately acquitted Israel. It found that the prosecution failed to prove beyond reasonable doubt that he intended to intimidate or threaten Navez.…
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The House of Representatives has sanctioned Jesus “Bong” Suntay after its Committee on Ethics and Privileges ruled that his remarks about actress Anne Curtis…
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An overwhelming 267 lawmakers from the House of Representatives have decided to pass an Anti-Political Dynasty Bill that would limit families from concurrently…
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There is no constitutional basis for the Senate, sitting as an impeachment court, to dismiss the impeachment case against Vice President Sara Duterte, contrary…
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Senator Francis “Chiz” Escudero on Wednesday defended his decision to leave the Senate majority bloc, saying the worsening standoff in the chamber had become…
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If the founders wanted harmony, they would have put up a choir. They built a legislature instead designed to survive disagreement.
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The Sandiganbayan Seventh Division ruled to sustain its earlier decision to issue a precautionary hold departure order (PHDO) on Leyte 1st District Rep.…
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The long-running Kapuso comedy series Pepito Manaloto: Tuloy ang Kuwento is celebrating its 16th year on air with a special two-part episode run.
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Members of the House of Representatives voted on Tuesday to expel Cavite 4th District Rep. Francisco “Kiko” Barzaga following the adoption of a report by the…
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‘History will always show that your victory was built not on the Marcos name, but on the trust and support commanded by Vice President Sara Duterte.’
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