Lawyers file petition pushing Congress to enact law vs political dynasties
A group of lawyers on Tuesday filed a petition asking the Supreme Court to compel Congress to enact a law prohibiting political dynasties in the country......»»
Common mistakes on adoption petitions
Whenever a couple wants to petition an adopted child from the Philippines, several requirements must be met before they may file that petition. If the petition is filed too early or before they comply with all the requirements, the petition will likely be denied......»»
From Marcos to Marcos: Lawyers murderously attacked
From the Marcos Martial Law period to 2000, one lawyer was killed each year (18 in 18 years). From 2001 to the present, there have been 204 lawyers killed at a yearly rate of about 8.87. The post From Marcos to Marcos: Lawyers murderously attacked appeared first on Bulatlat......»»
Political Dynasty
By: Ferdz M. Brizo / FB Eye I am one of those in favor of amending the Constitution, provided that the first action taken is on the political dynasty provision, which should be engraved in the Constitution to prohibit political dynasties. This is one of the most crucial provisions that should have a fixed policy […] The post Political Dynasty appeared first on Bicol Peryodiko......»»
A mandatory duty
With dynasty-building reaching shameless proportions, the Supreme Court has finally been asked to step in and mandate Congress to carry out a task set out in the Constitution: to define and prohibit political dynasties......»»
Government lawyers told to uphold competition principles
The Philippine Competition Commission emphasized the importance of upholding competition principles in the practice of law among government counsels as it recently conducted an orientation for government lawyers on the revised lawyer’s code of conduct......»»
SC overturns Comelec s dismissal of DQ petition vs Cagayan governor
In a press release on Monday, the Supreme Court En Banc granted the petition for review filed by Ma. Zarah Rose De Guzman-Lara assailed the poll body’s dismissal of her petition to disqualify the former gubernatorial candidate and the current Cagayan Governor Manuel N. Mamba from the May 2022 local elections......»»
Palompon mayor’s petition dismissed: Court upholds SW validity
ORMOC CITY, Leyte — The Regional Trial Court Branch 45 of Tacloban City dismissed the petition filed by Palompon Mayor Ramon Oñate seeking to invalidate the search warrant issued earlier by the court on the site where the DBSN Farms Agriventures Corp. is located, citing lack of merit. Oñate’s petition to suppress the evidence obtained.....»»
SC asks Senate to comment on Quiboloy petition
The Supreme Court has asked the Senate to file their comment on the petition filed by the camp of doomsday preacher Apollo Quiboloy assailing the legality of the chamber's warrant of arrest against him......»»
Palace adviser calls for political Charter amendments
A disbarred lawyer and adviser of President Marcos is pushing for “political amendments” in the 1987 Constitution, with eight suggested political reforms that include extending the term limits of all elected government officials......»»
Palace adviser calls for political Charter amendments
A disbarred lawyer and adviser of President Marcos is pushing for “political amendments” in the 1987 Constitution, with eight suggested political reforms that include extending the term limits of all elected government officials......»»
Peru: Congress Runs Roughshod Over Rule of Law
(Washington, DC) - The decision by Peru's Congress on March 7, 2024, to arbitrarily remove two members of the National Board of Justice severely undermines judicial independence, the rule of law, and the protection of human rights, Human Rights Watch said today. The Organization of American States (OAS) should convene a meeting of its Permanent Council to address ongoing attacks on judicial independence in Peru......»»
4th mode of Cha-cha
In 2013, then House Speaker Quezon City 4th District Rep. Feliciano “Sonny” Belmonte Jr. first initiated a move to amend to the economic provisions of the 1987 Constitution by legislation – a law approved by Congress. Under Belmonte’s proposal, both chambers of Congress could vote separately to pass these economic amendments into law instead of a wholesale amendment of the Constitution......»»
Village sues Cebu City lawyers
Village sues Cebu City lawyers.....»»
Attendance of 4 lawyers in Mandaue session questioned
MANDAUE CITY, Cebu — A councilor of Mandaue City is questioning the participation of four lawyers representing Mayor Jonas Cortes during the sessions of the Sangguniang Panlungsod. On Monday, March 4, different department heads including City Administrator Jamaal James Calipayan, City Budget Officer Atty. Giovanni Tianero, and Atty. August Lizer Malate, head of the Business.....»»
Enact anti-dynasty law now, ex-AFP, PNP chiefs urge
Lawmakers blame poverty on the Constitution’s economic restrictions. But a select group of retired generals and coronels think otherwise. It’s politicos who are to blame for dynastic reigns that impoverish Fi.....»»
‘The P100 plus per day minimum wage rate?’
The big issue on labor policies in the country today is the plan to enact a law to increase the existing minimum wage by P100 per day......»»
How LMA Law founder sees mentoring, guiding people as legacy
Lawyer Ma. Louella “Peaches” Aranas believes that mentoring her law students, the next generation lawyers to being more conscientious in the matter of paying taxes and thereby contributing to nation building is the best legacy she can leave behind. .....»»
‘No risk of political reform in economic Cha-cha’
Apprehensions over possible insertion of political reforms like lifting of term limits for elected officials are misplaced since the ongoing economic Charter change in Congress covers only economic provisions, according to former Supreme Court justice Adolfo Azcuna......»»
‘Dehumanizing and traumatic’ | Kin of political prisoners assail strip search
Gloria Almonte, 63, wife of political prisoner Dionisio Almonte, is one of those who experienced the “degrading and traumatic” strip search at the New Bilibid Prison (NPB) when she opted to visit her husband on April 21, around 1:45 pm. The post ‘Dehumanizing and traumatic’ | Kin of political prisoners assail strip search appeared first on Bulatlat......»»
Yogi Ruiz plans to form own political party
CEBU CITY, Philippines- Former Customs Commissioner Yogi Ruiz plans to create a new local political party in Cebu, aiming to join the mayoral race in the 2025 midterm election. Ruiz stated that the political party, dubbed “Partido Cebuano,” would be established once all documentary requirements are fulfilled and submitted to the Commission on Elections (COMELEC)......»»