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Monthly Archives: January 2012

Speculating On The Next CJ

 “With Corona’s statement of assets, liabilities and net worth (SALN) finally revealed for public scrutiny, it is crystal-clear that Corona has grossly misdeclared and undervalued his assets.”
 
by Ducky Paredes
Senator Jinggoy Estrada warned the Chief Justice before the very first day of the impeachment trial, “Prepare to be […]

Ang Mga Nakaraang CJ

Deretsahan
 
ni Horacio Paredes
 
Sa lahat ng nabunyag na sa impeachment, kung ang Chief Justice ay kagaya ng mga naunang mga CJ at mga dating hukom ng Korte Suprema na matatawag natin na de kalidad, malamang na nagbitiw na dahil sa paglabas ng nakaka-alingasang baho niya.
Kung sabagay, kung iyong […]

Llamas & Caesar’s Wife

 “As for Rolando Llamas, here’s friendly advice: the next time you want to buy a DVD, for goodness’ sakes, send your driver out to buy what you want.”
by Ducky Paredes

One theory about how cabinet secretaries should behave is that they should, at all times, be like Caesar’s wife meaning that they should always be above […]

Ang Problema ng Dagupan

Deretsahan

 
 
ni Horacio Paredes
 
            Isa sa mga maipagmamalaki ng mga taga Pangasinan ay ang malaman at malinamnam na mga bangus na nananagana sa buong lalawigan, lalo na sa mga lungsod ng Dagupan at Bonoan.
            Subalit may mga pangyayari sa kapitolyo ng Dagupan na ang alingasaw ay maihahambing […]

The Impeachment Moves Forward — Finally

“Apparently, as it turns out, it doesn’t take much to catch a cheat and a crook. Even amateur temporary prosecutors and temporary judges can do it by accident — or maybe God’s will?”
by Ducky Paredes
“I think” said Senate President Juan Ponce Enrile, presiding officer in the on-going […]

The JVA on Broadcast City

 “IBC-13 has been losing P80 million yearly and, on top of that, it has also had humongous labor problems.”
by Ducky Paredes
Among the businesses that the government took over through the Presidential Commission on Good Government (PCGG) was the Intercontinental Broadcasting Corporation (IBC-13).
IBC-13 began in 1961 as […]

Natalisod ang Prosekusyon!

Deretsahan

 
ni Horacio Paredes
Baket ba parang hindi marunong makiramdam si House lead prosecutor at Iloilo Rep. Neil Tupas na pinagbibigyan na nga sila ng presiding officer, dakdak pa rin siya nang dakdak.
Nagpaliwanag siya; tinanggap ng Senado. Dapat sana tumigil na siya. Merong hiningi ang Korte; hindi nila […]

Going Nowhere & the CJ’s ‘Cash Advance’

 “If judges and justices are honest in their declarations on the SALNs, why should we be afraid? The SALNs can only be used against us if we don’t disclose the truth. It’s as simple as that.”
 
by Ducky Paredes

I came upon a presentation on traffic in Metro Manila […]

Is the Defense in Trouble?

 “What can we do if the partiality has already been exhibited to the detriment of our client? When will be the proper time for us to do it?”
 
by Ducky Paredes
Defense lawyer Ramon Esguerra, at this early stage, already says that it’s “Do or Die” when they seek […]

Mga Sulat ng OFW

Deretsahan

 
 
ni Horacio Paredes
“Undeserving and non performing nga ba ang sinabi ng malakanang sa pagkatanggal kay Gatdula? Una sinabi na dahil sa extortion, mayroon bang matibay na nagsasangkot na indid ay ginawa ito ni Gatdula? Sabi ng Malakanang tinanggal si Gatdula dahil subordination, iba sa sinasabi mong (editorial) […]