THE LEGAL FRONT Atty. Arturo D. Brion, Ll.B, Ll.M. The Court shall finally conduct its long-awaited 2020-2021 Bar examinations in the first week of Feb. 2022. Beyond its COVID-imposed delay, this Bar Exam is historic in many respects, among them, as the first computerized and multi-location Bar...
THE LEGAL FRONT Atty. Arturo D. Brion, Ll.B, Ll.M. (Part I) I shall soon return to the academe to teach law, a task that I have always loved. To my mind, teaching could be the best law-related activity – next only to law practice and to column writing – that a retired public servant can...
THE LEGAL FRONT Atty. Arturo D. Brion, Ll.B, Ll.M. (Part II) In my Article “Reflections on Democracy” (Legal Front, Dec. 13, 2021), I broadly recalled how we started embracing democracy, from its beginnings, to where we are today - at the verge of another democratic electoral exercise. This...
President Duterte has expressed his frustration over what he described as the "stupid laws" that prevent the national government from promptly responding to disasters, like the one caused by typhoon "Odette" the week before Christmas. President Rodrigo Duterte (Malacañang photo) In his...
The Legal Front Atty. Arturo D. Brion, LL.B, LL.M. (Part I) The title is part of a quote from a book byCanadian author, Margaret Atwood. The quote, also known as the Optimist’s Creed, reads in full: As you ramble on through life, brother, Whatever be your goal, Keep your eye upon the...
Farmers and fishermen fear the worst if more imported food will enter the Philippines next year, asking the government for a more pro-producer policy when it comes to food security and availability. In a briefing hosted by food security Tugon Kabuhayan, Raul Montemayor, national manager at...
THE LEGAL FRONT Justice Art D. Brion (ret.) People, particularly candidates, find words cheap during election time. They freely invoke democracy, the rule of law, and other high-sounding ideals to draw attention and attract voters to their cause. They make promises without considering their...
Nadine Lustre during the movie 'Never Not Love You'press conference at the Fishermall on March 17, Saturday. Jay Ganzon/Rappler.com Controversial actress Nadine Lustre and Viva Artists Agency have settled their legal issue under terms that are "fair and mutually beneficial." This is what attorney...
THE LEGAL FRONT Justice Art D. Brion (ret.) As current developments show, our May 2022 elections may yet leave us a very undesirable legacy – the demise of our party system as we have traditionally known it. This demise, resulting in a dominant and unchallenged single party in the country, shall...
THE LEGAL FRONT Justice Arturo D. Brion As a voter wishing to wisely exercise my right of vote, I have been trying hard to understand our political parties and candidates. I finally gave up after the Comelec’s Nov. 15, 2021 candidate substitution deadline and simply decided to do my own...
The Legal Front Justice Art D. Brion (ret.) Part II I was elated when I saw in the news that the Department of Agriculture is undertaking fresh efforts to fight corruption. I was happier still when I noted from the growing campaign announcements that Senator Ping Lacson is taking up corruption as a...
Legal Wives The story of a Mranaw Muslim royalty and his relationship with his three wives draws to a close as GMA Network's top-rating family drama series, 'Legal Wives' airs its final episode this Friday, Nov. 12. In its final week, Ismael (Dennis Trillo) gets shot by Amparo (Marx Topacio)....
