“If you are strong on the facts, pound on the facts. If you are strong on the law, pound on the law. But if you are not strong or you are weak both on the facts and the law, pound on the table.” – – Philippine Senator Alan Peter Cayetano, quoting his Ateneo law professor during the Corona… Read More »
An officer of the Philippine Movie Press club (PMPC) clarified to me why Daniel Padilla was beaten by Neil Coleta as New Actor of the Year in the recent PMPC Star Awards night. You see, diehards of Daniel expressed lugubrious reaction on his defeat. That in terms of popularity, to juxtapose Neil with Daniel not proper. “Being more… Read More »
~ Of the 60,000 commemorative medals awarded to the Queen’s subjects in Canada, about 44 went to Filipinos across the country. In Toronto, there were less than 20 recipients, mostly through the courtesy of their political backers. But what is outstanding is that very few hurdled the bar of making “a significant contribution” that brings credit to Canada.… Read More »
Q. Good day Attorney, hope you’re doing well. I am seeking an advice regarding the rights of the tenants for an agricultural land. Our parents have cultivated an agricultural land for over 30 years. When my father died in 1986, my mother continued taking care of the farm without the owner registering their consent or objection. Now our… Read More »
While in a series of concert in U.S., words ran fast that Sharon Cuneta would leave TV5 to return to the Kapamilya network. Now, back in the Philippines from a successful concert tour where she got encomium from her splendid performances, Shawie clarified several issues. That she has up to 2016 at TV5 as stipulated in the contract.… Read More »
I am writing this as I am getting ready to leave tomorrow. Unlike a normal trip, this one is done with trepidation. This will not be a vacation in the sun, not accompanied by frolic that characterizes a winter getaway or spring break. I’m bothered that this trip is not planned at all. I am not even sure… Read More »
“Higit na matimbang ang tubo kaysa sa puhunan.” We often hear this saying from grandparents. Many parents of children complain that their offsprings are being spoiled by their “lolo and lola”. The relationship of grandparents and grandchildren is very different to that of parents and children. Young couples get their children at a time when they have many… Read More »
The whole world has its share of love potion rituals. Knowledge of the matter is better than experiencing the actual practice and the worst is ending up as a victim. AVV313 The practice of concocting raw materials to be used as love potion is a known practice all over the world. It is one of the most acceptable… Read More »
In demanding that the followers of the Sultan of Sulu surrender immediately to Malaysian authorities because the Sabah standoff was reaching a point of no return, President Aquino showed a complete misjudgment of the character and resolve of Moros in fighting for what they believe is right. Aquino is obviously not a good student of history as he… Read More »