Day to end impunity

This is a re-posted op-ed piece. The world marks today the first International Day to End Impunity, and the focus of attention is the Philippines. Up

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Triumph of mob rule

This is a re-posted opinion piece. The Supreme Court is without doubt the most reviled Philippine institution next to Gloria Macapagal-Arroyo. It has

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Build a strong case

This is a re-posted op-ed piece. In the dizzying developments in recent days, all parties concerned appeared to be racing against time, and even taki

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Confusion

This is a re-posted opinion piece. According to the dissenting opinion of Supreme Court Associate Justice Maria Lourdes Sereno, the bone of contentio

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Burden of blame

This is a re-posted op-ed piece. In the wake of the Supreme Court ruling granting an “immediately executory” temporary restraining order against the

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Justice in crisis

This is a re-posted opinion piece. The tug-of-war regarding the Supreme Court’s issuance of a temporary restraining order that would have allowed the

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Our right to travel

This is a re-posted opinion piece. As one recalls, when Ninoy Aquino had to ask for permission to go to the US for a heart operation, he had already

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On the watch list

This is a re-posted op-ed piece. Ah, how the tables are turned. In June 2010, then President Gloria Macapagal-Arroyo approved the issuance by Justice

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DOJ: No travel for GMA

MANILA, Philippines - The Department of Justice finally rejected yesterday former President Gloria Macapagal-Arroyo’s request to seek medical treatm

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Case filed, dismissed

This is a re-posted op-ed piece. The government is correct in aiming for a higher conviction rate. In an interview last week, President Aquino cited

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