
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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The impeachment court is undoubtedly in a pickle, particularly in light of reports that possibly nine senator-judges stand to be jailed locally or at The Hague.
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I am almost reminded of the police motto ‘to protect and to serve,’ except this one has lumbar support.
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Indeed, virtual attendance rules adopted during the Covid-19 pandemic were intended for public health lockdowns or natural disasters, and not an individual’s…
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The Justice Reform Initiative (JRI) has urged the Senate to suspend any move allowing virtual or remote participation in Senate proceedings, warning that the…
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The Senate majority bloc’s push to amend the rule on remote participation is linked to the looming impeachment trial of Vice President Sara Duterte, former…
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Senator Christopher “Bong” Go called for stronger public health measures, workplace protections and support for farmers as the country prepares for a possible…
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The survey also found that Filipino workers are increasingly looking beyond compensation and hybrid work arrangements.
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SYDNEY, Australia (AFP) — Deep-sea mining companies face a blizzard of litigation if they forge ahead with “unlawful” plans backed by United States President…
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While legal experts and members of the House prosecution team said it is not within the power of the senator-judges to dismiss the articles of impeachment…
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To overhaul board composition and governance structures in the country’s capital markets, the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC), on Thursday, introduced…
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Amid the possibility that Vice President Sara Duterte may skip her impeachment trial at the Senate, House Lead Public Prosecutor Gerville Luistro said the…
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A hospital in Marawi City has reminded employees to follow its policy against bringing their children to work for the children’s safety.
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The law cannot be used as an instrument by one who knowingly violated it in the first place.
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Palo Alto Networks has launched Idira, a new identity security platform designed to help organizations secure human, machine, and AI-driven identities as cyber…
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Checks and balances must exist in every institution, including international law, according to former University of the East College of Law dean Amado Valdez,…
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‘The RPOC3 wants to unify and coordinate all branches of the council to eliminate crime and ensure stability in peace and order in Central Luzon.’
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