Category: Politics

President Noynoy Aquino meddling in Corona impeachment trial

Posted on By Ilda 56 Comments on President Noynoy Aquino meddling in Corona impeachment trial

President Noynoy Aquino (PNoy) released yet another disturbing statement when he voiced his disappointment over the Supreme Court’s decision to grant the Temporary Restraining Order (TRO) against the Senate impeachment court order compelling PSbank to release records on foreign currency accounts allegedly belonging to impeached Chief Justice Renato Corona. Considering PNoy insisted that he took…

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Crime, Government, Politics

The SC can stop the trial if there is grave abuse of power by any branch of government

Posted on By Ilda 139 Comments on The SC can stop the trial if there is grave abuse of power by any branch of government

The impeachment trial of Supreme Court Chief Justice Renato Corona has certainly divided the sentiments of the Filipino people. There are Filipinos who side with the prosecution in condemning the Chief Justice despite the absence of hard evidence; there are Filipinos who side with upholding the rule of law and respecting the institutions; and then…

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Crime, Economy, Government, Media, Politics

Betrayal or Disappointment of Public Trust?

Posted on By Hector Gamboa 57 Comments on Betrayal or Disappointment of Public Trust?

According to the Philippine Constitution, impeachable public officers such as the President, the Vice President, Members of the Supreme Court, Members of Constitutional Commissions, and the Ombudsman may be removed from office on impeachment for, and conviction of: 1. Culpable violation of the Constitution 2. Treason 3. Bribery 4. Graft and corruption 5. Other high…

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Politics

Malacañang breathes down neck of Karen Jimeno

Posted on By benign0 58 Comments on Malacañang breathes down neck of Karen Jimeno

Poor Malacañang, again caught grasping at straws as they pick on the intriguing past of Karen Jimeno who is the star spokesman of the defense team in the impeachment trial of Chief Justice Renato Corona. In a “report” issued by ABS-CBN News yesterday, Deputy Presidential Spokesperson Abigail Valte haughtily announces Malacañang’s looking forward to Jimeno’s…

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Glitz and Glamour, Government, Politics

Ill-gotten evidence used to prove ill-gotten wealth

Posted on By benign0 3 Comments on Ill-gotten evidence used to prove ill-gotten wealth

The Philippine banking system is out of luck. Trust is the key component of the social capital deficit that saps Philippine society of the substance and conviction needed to do things properly and aspire to greatness. Even as the honourable statesmen of the Philippine government debate its definition, the broader swath of Philippine society consistently…

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Economy, Money Talks, Politics

Prosecutor Fariñas admits that Articles of Impeachment were rushed and badly-written

Posted on By Ilda 47 Comments on Prosecutor Fariñas admits that Articles of Impeachment were rushed and badly-written

Prosecutor Congressman Rodolfo Fariñas finally admitted at the impeachment trial of Supreme Court Chief Justice Renato Corona that the 188 Congressmen who signed the impeachment complaint may not have read and understood the articles of impeachment properly. According to him, he did not sign the impeachment complaint because he was a slow reader compared to…

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Crime, Government, Politics

Day 13: Impeachment prosecutor Rudy Fariñas spices up trial and charms media personalities

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It looks like Ilocos Norte Rep. Rudy Fariñas might be laying the groundwork for a completely different approach to prosecuting Chief Justice Renato Corona. In what was described in an ABS-CBN “report” as an episode that provided “some unexpected comic relief” to the impeachment trial, Fariñas delivered a fine performance for the cameras as he…

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Crime, Government, Media, Politics

Impeachment and looming bank runs: Is economic plunder the real agenda of the Second Aquino Administration?

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Looks like the venerable Philippine Savings Bank (PS Bank) is the next hapless chump thrust into the circus spotlight. In the usual tradition of the way the prosecution habitually pre-empts any court order to authorise any of its police activities, an “envelope” delivered by a shadowy “small lady” allegedly containing Supreme Court Chief Justice Renato…

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Crime, Economy, Government, Media, Politics, Society