While Justice Cuevas is fantastic when it comes to legal points and doctrines, I'm afraid he has shown again that he is not as good when it comes to examining or cross-examining a witness. He was not able to convincingly present Demetrio Vicente as a credible owner of the 1,700 sq. m. lot registered (in… Continue reading Senator-judges inadvertently came to the Defense's rescue
George and the Temple of Prosperity
St. George slew dragons that terrorized people; this George slays the Poverty-consciousness that makes most Filipinos wallow in penury and misery. This George wields no swords, but spreads words of wisdom. This New Thought crusader fights the superstitions and the dogmatic beliefs that have impoverished people’s bodies, minds and souls for ages. Son of… Continue reading George and the Temple of Prosperity
IN regard to or WITH regard to?
The Corona impeachment trial is covered by radio and TV news stations every Mondays through Thursdays. I usually watch the trial through the ANC cable channel. Their four presenters use the phrase IN REGARD TO in practically every other sentence. To me, the phrase just doesn't sound right. I figured that perhaps the three presenters… Continue reading IN regard to or WITH regard to?
Niza and Woodstock
For the lighter side of things, here is my magazine article on Niza Abbas and her Belgian Malinois: By Jamal Ashley Niza has always loved cats. She had them for pets since she was still in grade school in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia. Now, after being a cat person for so long, she decided to have… Continue reading Niza and Woodstock
Prosecution lawyers liable for disbarment – Sen. Miriam Santiago
watch?v=ogmmP7xeZcg -- CLICK TO WATCH VIDEO "This (the prosecution's request for subpoenas) is a BIZARRE document!" -- Sen. Miriam D. Santiago. The Valentine day episode of the Impeachment court was highlighted by Senator Miriam Defensor-Santiago's lecture on the apparent absurdity of the prosecution's request for subpoenas. This is the story from abs-cbnnews.com: Miriam warns prosecution liable… Continue reading Prosecution lawyers liable for disbarment – Sen. Miriam Santiago
Corona's midnight appointment is NOT an impeachable offense
punto-por-punto-jimeno-explains-objection-corona-appointment (Click for youtube video) The attack on Chief Justice Corona's defense panel spokesperson Karen Jimeno - that since she was against the midnight appointment of Corona, she should also be for his impeachment -- by the PNoy horde shares the same characteristics as most of the actions of the Prosecution in this trial; i.e., irrelevant… Continue reading Corona's midnight appointment is NOT an impeachable offense
