The concept of an Ombudsman in the 1986 Philippine Consititution was a novel idea and grew out of the concerns against the cronyism, graft, and corruption of the Marcos era. The Ombudsman was intended to be the cintizenry's champion against…
2010 Bar Exam Results 1. ABAD, Charmee R . 2. ABADA, Merlin I . 3. ABARIENTOS, Ma. Theresa M . 4. ABBAS, JR., Yusoph M . 5. ABELLA, Charmian Maria F . 6. ABELLA, Sheena Marie R . 7. ABIERA-MONTESA,…
SOME RANDOM THOUGHTS ON SEXUALLY ILLEGAL ACTS--- INFIDELITY, BIGAMY, CONCUBINAGE, AND ADULTERY The Philippines is one of a few states in the international community that still considers sexual infidelity, in a general sense, a crime. Firstly, there is no…
1. ABANTE, Maria Evitha A. 2. ABAQUITA, Allan C. 3. ABARQUEZ, Leandro E. 4. ABARQUEZ, Paolo E. 5. ABDULLAH, Anzarullah Zhadradi A. 6. ABELLA, Harve B. 7. ABELLAR, Eleanor Agnes F. 8. ABENOJAR, Irene U. 9. ABIBICO, Mona Liza D.…
57 people dead, including women, lawyers, and journalists just because a group of people wanted to file a certificate of candidacy. Elections hasn't started yet. Naturally, the international community is appalled. It is reminiscent of Cambodia and the Khmer Rouge,…
Two Filipino success stories filled the news in the last couple of weeks. There of course was the sensational humiliation handed down by boxer Manny Pacquiao on Miguel Cotto, in the process winning an unprecedented 7 titles in different weight…
Lately, a survey of international businessmen again voted the Philippines as one of the more corrupt and graft-ridden countries in the world. I have often wondered why that is so. Historically, they say that the padrino system of Philippine politics…
LEGAL BRIEF by Atty. Susan V. Perez. INTERCOUNTRY ADOPTION One of the significant changes in immigration law was the incorporation of the Hague Convention on Protection of Children and Co-operation in Respect of Inter-country Adoption or the Hague Adoption Convention…
LEGAL BRIEF by Atty Susan V. Perez, svplaw@aol.com | SAN DIEGO, 10/30/09 -- I’ve been receiving a lot of inquiries whether legal permanent residents or greencard holders can sponsor their spouses to live or stay in the United States. Most…
There was one judge in Quezon City who used to require lawyers and attorneys appearing before him to show their Integrated Bar of the Philippines (IBP) identification Cards. This, I thought , was a very good practice because too often…