Compensation backlogs
THE THREE inherent powers of the State are eminent domain, police power and taxation. I would like to give certain weight on the topic...
Defeating and destructive
IN DUMAGUETE City, the Regional Trial Court (RTC) initiated an indirect contempt charge against the Philippine Drug Enforcement Agency (PDEA) agents. These agents were...
Case build-up
CRIMINAL prosecution has always been a difficult job for prosecutors. They have the burden to ensure that those who have done wrong are brought...
Political structure
EARLIER this week, I had the chance to attend an activity organized by the freshmen students of the Iloilo Doctorsā College ā College of...
Resign properly
āI OFFERED to resign as President because I am sick of corruption.ā
This calls for a celebration to many. But donāt be fooled.
President Rodrigo Duterte...
Voice of the people
SINCE the shutter of the broadcast network ABS-CBN Corp., I have received messages asking for my opinion and legal advice regarding this matter.
As far...
Remote notarization
FOR THE past few months, the Supreme Court (SC) has issued several orders, circulars and memoranda to keep court proceedings moving even if the...
Barter culture at stake
THE MODERN-day barter trade is at stake. It may sound harsh especially that it is one of the things people are fond of during...
Is the law facially invalid?
YES, YOU read the title of this article right. However, itās not what you think.
Let me refer you to a case I came across...
The new normal in the legal profession
THE LEGAL maxim ājustice delayed is justice deniedā affirms the right to a speedy trial and other rights. It is a call to expedite...