Six to seven in the evening is usually the hour of the day when I cook dinner. While waiting for the food to cook, I watch a little TV. If I'm cooking a stew which can take up … [Read more...]
Sassy Lawyer
One brief shining moment that was known as People Power
February 26, 2011 By 29 Comments
I was there 25 years ago with a contingent of UP Law students that manned the barricades. We were in the night shift. I was with a paralegal quick reaction team that was … [Read more...]
It’s not about whether you’re rich or poor; it’s about whether you knew you were breaking the law
February 22, 2011 By 24 Comments
For days, I've been reading and watching the news about the government's efforts to stay the execution of the three Filipinos who had been sentenced to death for smuggling … [Read more...]
Edited footage (or what’s the need for live media coverage of Congressional inquiries)
February 16, 2011 By 18 Comments
Last night's episode of Journo (Probe Productions, Channel 5) on Angelo Reyes' death brought out a related issue that, I think, is worth discussing some more. Just what … [Read more...]
Still on Angelo Reyes’ death: where’s the slug?
February 11, 2011 By 46 Comments
There. I said death, not suicide. Lots of reasons. I had to read all the new reports I could find after agreeing to do a TV interview. And, to answer a reader (on the FB page … [Read more...]
The suicide wagon
February 8, 2011 By 34 Comments
Former Defense Chief Angelo Reyes died from a gunshot wound to the heart, no one knows what gun was used, autopsy has not been performed but media have already concluded it's … [Read more...]
New year wishes
December 31, 2010 By 3 Comments
I shouldn't complain. I have a great family, we're in good health, we're financially stable, we live in a beautiful house, our kids go to a good school... it's a grand life. … [Read more...]
Failure to prove guilt beyond reasonable doubt
December 15, 2010 By 61 Comments
The crime was committed in June 1991 when Estrellita, Carmela and Jennifer Vizconde were killed at their house. Suspects were arrested, confessions were signed but the case … [Read more...]
Strange cases of U.P. Law Dean Marvic Leonen and WikiLeaks founder Julian Assange
December 9, 2010 By 48 Comments
Dean Marvic Leonen was at the forefront of a call for the resignation of Supreme Court justice Mariano del Castillo for plagiarism. The Supreme Court itself absolved Del … [Read more...]
Is it unfair labor practice to fire an employee for negative remarks about his employer on Facebook?
November 12, 2010 By 13 Comments
The case of Dawnmarie Souza, a Connecticut employee who was fired for making negative remarks about a supervisor on Facebook, makes a pretty interesting discussion on just … [Read more...]
Are you addicted to social networking?
November 9, 2010 By 52 Comments
A couple of days ago, I was reading aimlessly and I landed on the Philippine Star column of Socorro Ramos where a reader seeks advice regarding his wife who is a Facebook … [Read more...]
The unappreciative guest
November 2, 2010 By 59 Comments
Very few have heard of the name of Carmen "Mai" Mislang until a few days ago. Now, she's famous. Or infamous, if you need to be more politically correct. Mislang holds the … [Read more...]
As the last bastion crumbles
October 26, 2010 By 48 Comments
Much as I'd like to write about something -- anything -- else, I can't seem to do it. I had a birthday party over the weekend and we talked about the plagiarism in the Supreme … [Read more...]
Twisted brotherhood and power play
October 21, 2010 By 48 Comments
In the legal profession, colleagues protect their own and those who don't play the game should stay out. I learned that the hard way when I was a practicing lawyer. I refused … [Read more...]
Mandatory drug and alcohol tests for government officials
October 13, 2010 By 28 Comments
Rep. Jules Ledesma has been accused of drug abuse and homosexuality. His sexuality won't affect is effectiveness as a public official but drug abuse is another issue … [Read more...]
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