THE LEGAL FRONT I repeatedly and patiently watched PBBM’s SONA speech to discern its message beyond the raw performance, plans, and numbers he was citing. And I sat frustrated for some time as his message escaped me although the listening audience seemed to have understood, as shown by their...
THE LEGAL FRONT The current developments in our agricultural sector are very encouraging, particularly, the recent grant of a $600 million loan from the World Bank to help modernize the sector and optimize the food supply chain. This is the kind of people-oriented development that I have been...
THE LEGAL FRONT Trust, the tie between the people and their chosen representatives, is strengthened when the latter reciprocate by working for the people’s care and welfare. The people further fortify this bond when they manifest their appreciation – by thoughts, words or deeds – resulting...
THE LEGAL FRONT The Anti-Terrorism Act of 2020 (ATA) has traveled a long way from the time it became a law. It had run a gauntlet of 37 petitions before it received the Court’s blessings, albeit with two objectionable provisions noted. A major portion of the internal debate was understandably...
THE LEGAL FRONT After the Court’s Quo Warranto ruling that vacated the Chief Justice position, the President appointed three Chief Justices in quick succession who all retired as compulsory retirement age successively overtook them. From hindsight, the President made a very good call as the new...
THE LEGAL FRONT The Court’s life has its own ups and downs as circumstances of time, clime and leadership take place. At better times, the Court may bask in stability and hum with productivity. At less benign times, it may live in uncertainty and disquiet. I have seen good and bad times in the...
THE LEGAL FRONT Problems appear to be knocking at the US Supreme Court’s door as senators take a dim view of negative Court developments that may potentially affect the Court’s integrity and the interests of the litigating public. One senator extended an invitation to Chief Justice John...
THE LEGAL FRONT Chancellor, Philja Justice Arturo D. Brion (Ret.) In Parts I and II of this series under Philja’s column “Views from the Ridge,” I outlined the constitutional and statutory foundations and background of Philja’s new Pre-Judicature Program (PJP) – its contribution in...
