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President Noynoy Aquino not happy with candidates for Supreme Court Chief Justice

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President Noynoy Aquino not happy with candidates for Supreme Court Chief Justice

Perhaps to the chagrin yet again of his bloated Communications Team, Philippine President Benigno Simeon “BS” Aquino III expressed his personal view on the final list of nominees to the role of Chief Justice of the Supreme Court unveiled by the Judicial Bar Council (JBC). Asked if he is satisfied, his reported reply: “Personally, I’m…

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Government, Politics

Is the use of state resources to defend Leila De Lima from disbarment justified?

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Is the use of state resources to defend Leila De Lima from disbarment justified?

The last couple of weeks has seen Philippine President Benigno Simeon “BS” Aquino III leaning heavily on a number of key institutions and communities that provide important counterbalance to the power wielded by Malacañang. First it was the media, specifically veteran television news presenter and former Vice President Noli de Castro who President BS Aquino…

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Civics, Government, Politics

De Lima’s possible exclusion: is karma finally catching up?

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De Lima’s possible exclusion: is karma finally catching up?

Personally, I am not that big on superstitions. Some people tell me not to put my school bag on the floor, or else I’ll become dumb or something, but I hardly pay attention. After all, my school bag is always on the floor during classes, anyway. Occasionally, some folks will warn me against trimming my…

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Government, Politics

Gloria Arroyo’s prosecution is beginning to look like Renato Corona’s trial-by-media circus

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Gloria Arroyo’s prosecution is beginning to look like Renato Corona’s trial-by-media circus

President Benigno Simeon Aquino acted like a spoiled brat once again after Pasay City Judge Jesus Mupas allowed former President Gloria Macapagal-Arroyo (GMA) to be released on bail on grounds that the prosecution had provided weak evidence to support their case against her on the charge of “electoral sabotage”? A day after GMA was granted…

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Crime, Politics

Future Chief Justice: Leila De Lima can still rescue Hacienda Luisita from the Filipino peasantry

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Future Chief Justice: Leila De Lima can still rescue Hacienda Luisita from the Filipino peasantry

It’s the cop out of choice of Filipinos. God made me do it. Current Philippine Justice Secretary Leila De Lima reportedly “agonized” over the decision on whether or not to accept her nomination to the seat of the Supreme Court Chief Justice. According to her, she spoke to Philippine President Benigno Simeon “BS” Aquino III…

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Government, Politics, Religion

Politicizing the Judiciary: Campaigning for Chief Justice

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Politicizing the Judiciary: Campaigning for Chief Justice

It is quite ironic that in the newly-born desire of government figures to actively push for a more transparent, fair and apolitical selection of the next Chief Justice in light of recent events (specifically ex-Chief Justice Renato Corona’s removal from office), did the said process become more politicized than ever. While I have explained in…

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Why Leila De Lima and Kim Henares should not be considered for the job of Chief Justice of the Supreme Court

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Why Leila De Lima and Kim Henares should not be considered for the job of Chief Justice of the Supreme Court

So who should be the next Chief Justice of the Supreme Court of the Philippines? Well, considering that the whole imbroglio and ensuing circus around former top judge Renato Corona started with President Benigno “BS” Aquino’s monumental tantrum over the prospect of being sworn into office by a “midnight appointee” back in 2010, it would…

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