Abante (12.12.06)
Deretsahan
Constitutional Convention
ni Horacio Paredes
Nagbago na ang tono ni Speaker Jose de Venecia. Hindi na niya pinipilit na sila na lamang sa kongreso (kahit wala ang senado) ang magbabago ng Saligang Batas, Imbes, ayon kay Speaker, pumapayag na siya na ipa-ubaya sa isang Constitutional Convention ang pag-amyenda. Ayon naman sa dating kumakalaban sa Constituent Assembly […]
Malaya (12.11.06)
“A Prime Minister can always be changed by a mere vote of no confidence in parliament. There is not even any need to impeach anyone.”
A Constitutional Convention
by Ducky Paredes
It has always been my impression that important international gatherings whose attendees are prime ministers and presidents such as the 12th ASEAN Summit that would have […]
Malaya (12.09.06)
“I agree wholeheartedly with what Jimmy Soriano wrote in your column as it has also been a puzzle to me why should the President of the Executive branch be the one to pick the CJ of a co-equal branch of government.”
An Alternative Way of Choosing the CJ
by Ducky Paredes
Reader Jimmy Soriano suggested that the […]
Malaya (12.08.06)
“That ‘Great Debate’ is turning more ugly with each passing day. Instead of what Gloria envisioned as a prolonged high-minded argument on the issues confronting the country, we are getting more and more mired in the mud of personality politics.”
Perspective on Charter Change
by Ducky Paredes
In her 2005 State of the Nation (SONA) Address, […]
Malaya (12.07.06)
“(I)t is within the constitutional framework for the Supreme Court sitting En Banc to decide who among from within its rank and peers should be the next Chief Justice of the Philippines.”
Another Way to Choose a Chief Justice
by Ducky Paredes
A reader – Jimmy Soriano – makes a solid point that ought to give us […]
Abante (12.07.06)
Deretsahan
Ang Kaso ni Nicole
ni Horacio Paredes
Sa totoo lamang, kahit na nahatulan na ng reclusion perpetua si Daniel Smith, hindi pa tapos ang kasong ito. Naghahanda ngayon ng apela ang mga abugado ng Amerikanong nang-gahasa kay “Nicole” noong Nobiyembre 1, 2005 sa Subic, I-aapela nila sa Court of Appeals ang hatol ng hukom at maaari […]
Malaya (12.06.06)
“Definitely, the case is far from over. There will be appeals filed with the Court of Appeals and the Supreme Court.”
A Heroic Decision
by Ducky Paredes
Makati Regional Trial Court Judge Benjamin Pozon found Lance Corporal Daniel Smith “guilty beyond reasonable doubt” of having raped “Nicole” and sentenced Smith to reclusion perpetua or life imprisonment.
For “Nicole,” […]
Malaya (12.05.06)
“(T)he public has finally settled down to liking (and even loving) Loren Legarda. Finally, she has come into her own.”
Loren’s Time Has Come
by Ducky Paredes
From the latest surveys undertaken by both Pulse Asia and Social Weather Stations, it would seem that former Senator Loren Legarda is finally coming into her own. When Loren burst […]
Abante (12.05.06)
Deretsahan
Palpak na Batas sa Computerized Election
ni Horacio Paredes
Ano ba naman ito? Akala ko pa naman na ang ginagawang sistema ng ating mgs senador para sa modernisasyon ng ating halalan ay ang pinakabagong teknolohiya; ngunit, bakit nasa kanilang panukalang batas na ang maaaring bilhin natin na teknolohiya’y iyon lamang napatunayan nang nagamit sa ilang halalan […]
Malaya (12.04.06)
“Generally, subdivisions turn over their streets, parks and other open spaces to the city or municipality. This saves the subdivision and its residents in taxes, which would otherwise have to be paid for what would continue to be private property.”
Tricycle Ban in Marcelo Green Village
by Ducky Paredes
Miguel Arroyo had an angioplasty done on Saturday […]
