Sen. Miriam Santiago is among those being considered for the position of Supreme Court chief justive which will be vacated when Chief Justice Artemio Panganiban retires on Dec. 7, 2006.
Senate Majority Floorleader Francis Pangilinan, ex-oficio member of the Judicial Bar Council (JBC) confirmed the inclusion of the name of Santiago, known as an ally of Gloria Arroyo. She was nominated by the Young Lawyers Association of the Philippines. Others in the list are Supreme Court justices Reynato Puno, Leonardo Quisumbing, Consuelo Ynares-Santiago, Angelina Sandoval-Gutierrez, and Antonio Carpio.
Santiago has not been shy about her interest for the position of Supreme Court justice. Last year, she threatened to cut the budget of the JBC, which screens nominees for the Supreme Court, when the body refused to extend its deadline to accommodate her late nomination.
There have been talks that the position of chief justice has been promised to Puno, who voted against the majority decision dismissing the petition of Singaw ng Bayad and ULAP (Union of Local Authorities of the Philippines) to change the Constitution through a fraudulent People’s Initiative. The score was a close 8-7.
But there are also talks that Quisumbing, who was among the seven, was also promised the top SC post.
Carpio penned the majority decision that called the Malacañang -supported petition of Singaw and Ulap a fraud. Santiago and Gutierrez were among the eight that stopped Malacañang’s bid to change the Charter through a dubious People’s Initiative.
CODAL ( Counsel for the Defense of Liberties), meanwhile, demands that the new justice to be appointed by Arroyo inhibit from voting on the Sigaw petition and other issues related to charter change to ensure credibility of the decision and avoid a constitutional crisis that will ensue should the Court’s decision be tainted with partiality. In fact, it is imperative on the new justice to recuse himself from deciding the Sigaw petition under Article VIII, Section 4 (2) which states that :
Sec. 4(2) All cases involving the constitutionality of a x x x law x x x and all other cases which under the Rules of Court are required to be heard en banc, including those involving the constitutionality, application, or operation of presidential decrees, orders x x x and other regulations shall be decided with the concurrence of a majority of the Members who ACTUALLY TOOK PART IN THE DELIBERATIONS ON THE ISSUES IN THE CASE AND VOTED THEREON. “
“Since the new justice did not participate in the deliberation of the Sigaw petition, said justice cannot vote on that issue, as this is prohibited not only by the principles of delicadeza but also by an express provision of the Constitution. It is foolhardy therefore for charter change supporters to pin their hopes on the new appointee,” CODAL said..
Email from schumey:
The nomination of Miriam “Brenda” Santiago is a twist in the Cha-Cha bid. I believe that she will be used by the administration in circumventing the Constitution.
With the swift demise of the PI, the Con-Ass is the emerging battleground. If Brenda is named new CJ, we can kiss our asses goodbye. With her position secured, Brenda will not bat an eyelash to go along with the Con-Ass. Being the political traitor that she is, I am sure she will side with the moral pygmy. I can still see the NO-EL scenario rearing its ugly head. I hope the opposition has an answer to this.
Miriam as SC Chief Justice? Considering in the past GMA has a propensity to break the screening process of the Judicial and Bar Council – making appointments even before the JBC has screened the appointee – Chief Justice Defensor-Santiago may not be impossible. GMA might be looking for a swing vote.
In the US, George Bush appointed an outsider as Chief Justice, John Roberts. I don’t know how the US bar reacted to this. Could it be that Bush thought that since a seat was vacated by the then Chief Justice, the replacement should be appointed Chief Justice as well? It seems it didnt occur to Bush that he can name a replacement, then select from the existing 8 justices the next Cheif Justice. So now, the most junior member of the US Supreme Court is the Chief Justice!
And they say that the Philippines is a democratic country! And yet, look at how the fate of the nation is left in the hands of a handful of crooks and hypocrites.
Over here, our Supreme Court judges come from the rank of judges, and approved by the people by election. Their names are presented during elections, and any mark on any of the names presented for approval will be considered disqualified on the premise that the judge should have complete and 100 percent trust of the voting public for the sake of ALL concerned citizens of Japan. Why can they not do the same thing in the Philippines, and not appoint any one, especially one who is believed to have a damaged brain!!!
Over here, too, a judge is expected to be morally upright. Any skeleton in the closet as in the case of Art Panganiban, who defied the rule of law when they connived to remove a duly elected president,etc., will be enough basis for disqualification.
Kawawang bansa! Wala na ba talagang pag-asa?
Whew! Finally got in…(couldn’t access for more than an hour.)
You can’t be serious? I thought Brenda herself said that she had a recurring (left or right?) frontal lobe problem, reason why she went to the US for treatment or something to that effect.
If my hunch is right, she is being afflicted with a form of either Parkinson’s disease or Altzheimers.
Surely even Gloria (what with her ambitions to cling to power at all cost) could see that appointing Brenda to SC might cut both ways and could prove detrimental to her (Gloria). Now, if that happened that would be the height of stupidity!
Oh boy! Miriam, as Chief Justice (CJ) of the Supreme Court (SC)!? The MIDGET and The PIG Mike MUST BE DESPERATE to even consider a cuckoo as CJ! They must be scraping bottom! After the SC’s recent decision on the PI, they were able to redeem themselves as a bastion of Hope for the Filipinos (maybe next to the Senate), if this “Brenda” is appointed CJ, the credibility and integrity of the SC will have a -100 trust rating!!! And isn’t Miriam’s husband also a PIG?
Has the Philippines become despondent?
Ellen,
I share Ana and Chabeli’s views. Miriam is a cup short of a tea-set.
Who makes the final determination whether Miriam gets into the SC?
Wouldn’t the rest of the court object to an alleged lunatic heading the high court?
With Miriam Santiago in the list of possible Chief Justice of the Supreme Court, and the Pandak’s style of breaking all the rules and protocols, it is not far-fetched that she will get the job.
Then – Philippines’ justice system is really going to the dogs!
Yuko,
In France, there is an Ecole Nationale de la Magistrature – a university of sorts but reserved solely for those who wish to make a career in the state’s judicial system.
It is not enough for a person to be a lawyer or possessing a degree in law to be qualified to become a judge, district or state prosecutor – he/she needs to be accepted first to the magistrates’ university and to study AGAIN.
The Ecole de la Magistrature is one of the toughest schools in France. Not only does it have a very difficult entrance exam, i.e., it does not base a candidate’s acceptance solely on his “passing the grade” but should be among the first, say 50 top examinees, but all along the school life of the successful “entrant” to the Ecole, the candidate must pass a rigorous series of interships. Out of say 30 graduates, half would be “forced” to quit if the judicial system finds them unsuitable for the job.
If the “student” finally manages to pass the State bar exams and qualifies to become part of the judiciary career service, like any civil service careerrist, he/she is subject to the rigours of promotion. The state jurist (judge, district or state prosecutor) must go through the promotion channels like all state public/civil servants.
The appointing authority to the Supreme Court or arbiter is the State but members of the Supreme Court must have proven first and foremost that they are qualified to sit as SC justices by having gone through the State judicial system mill FORMALLY!
Now that I think about it, I suspect Miriam is freelancing. I think she sponsored her own nomination through that kid lawyers’ group
MB,
I thought the same thing too!
Manuel asked:”Who makes the final determination whether Miriam gets into the SC?”
Gloria Arroyo, the bogus president.
will it not be that the appointment has to be approved by the senate or other instances? sorry as i said before i am not a lawyer.
So sorry Anna. Apparently, my blog server’s “hardware” problem has not yet been solved.
Same thing happened to me. That’s why the posting of this article was delayed.
Norpil,
Its the CA (bicam) which confirms but Glueria appoints. But Miriam comes from their ranks and that’s a plus for her. Miriam’s political life is dead and she knows it. Her only recourse is the SC to stay in the limelight. This will be used Glueria to her advantage. The swing vote the administration is seeking is Miriam. The previous 8-7 will now be 7-8 in favor of the administration.
MB,
Not only is she freelancing, she had sold herself to the highest bidder. The senate cannot offer her anything but the bansot can. Security of tenure is what she is after and the SC will give her that.
Anna: In France, there is an Ecole Nationale de la Magistrature – a university of sorts but reserved solely for those who wish to make a career in the state’s judicial system.
It is not enough for a person to be a lawyer or possessing a degree in law to be qualified to become a judge, district or state prosecutor – he/she needs to be accepted first to the magistrates’ university and to study AGAIN.
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It’s the same thing in Japan, Anna. When one finishes studying law over here, he/she has to decide whether he would like to practice as a lawyer, prosecutor or a judge. That is why it is not uncommon here to see new graduates sitting there together with a senior judge especially in serious cases that require 3 sitting judges.
Budding lawyers more often than not also volunteer to sit with a senior lawyer to learn the tricks although in Japan, lawyers tend to be argumentative except perhaps in civil cases because the would have to present a lot of proofs and evidences to support their arguments unlike in criminal cases where the courts already have the evidences, etc. such as statements made by the accused during police investigations.
This is the reason why there cannot be any conflict of interests unlike in the Philippines where as in the case of the rape of Nicole, the prosecutors would even side with the accused instead of protecting the interests of the victims. If that is not being stupid, what is?
When they retire, judges of the court and prosecutors may try their abilities in being on the side of the accused as their lawyers.
Judges of the higher and supreme courts rise from the ranks. There is no short cuts. Not everyone wants to be a judge of the Supreme Court because of the heavy responsibility that goes with that job.
At election time, we are asked to mark the names of those we do not want to serve as Supreme Court judge. The ordinary people would not know them in fact because they do not even get published often except when their names come out in connection with the final decision on a sensational case. So, the most likely person to scratch their names out are those who have experienced being judged by them, and over here, just one scratch of the name would be enough to disqualify or terminate a judge of the Supreme Court.
The procedure is simple, and over here, the simpler, the better. Beat me why Filipinos have this penchant for complicated things, or why they would prefer to make things more complicated.
Thanks schumey. I hope she never reached the ca then. she is really nuts.
Yeah, same in France – court hearings in “cassation” or in cours d’appel are usually held by having 3 magistrates sitting en banc. Same in hearings of criminal cases. In divorce or family courts, usually, there’s only 1 judge sitting.
I should add, Anna, that when a law graduate here decides to become a lawyer or a prosecutor or a judge, he/she will have to go into some internship like a doctor and then take a board exam to get a license or accreditation. It’s more or less similar to the procedure in Europe where Japan has copied a lot of its court and police systems.
The Philippine system is quite similar to the US system except that they don’t have the jury system which Europe, the US and Japan practice.
I understand that in many counties in the US, they also elect their prosecutors and judges, i.e., NYC.
Not the case in France though nor in the UK.
I really, really hope Gloria isn’t forced to appoint Brenda as SC justice then SC mischief, er chief justice for the sake of political expediency. Appointing Brenda could be a good tactical move, a short term tactical move but in the long term, she would find it could be a monumental strategical error, not only for herself but for the nation as well.
Oh by the way, I beleive they also have justices of the peace (civilians) – UK and France – who can hear cases involving petty misdemeanours and issue fines on behalf of a law court.
Another scenario: Glue may just be floating BRENDA (A FLOATER anyway) for reactions from SCJs. If resistance is strong, Pidals’ wife will appoint one of her bribed justices and makes Romy Maka-linta-l a member of SC.
This appointment of judges of the Supreme Court is patterned after that of the US, but over there at least, without the US lawmakers’ nod, it will be difficult to get an appointed judge to confirmed. Likewise, the candidate for such exalted position needs to prove a clean slate, no record of philandering for example.
Bawal dito iyan, Anna. The judge of the Supreme Court has to be exceptionally and immaculately clean as far as moral standards are concerned.
It’s simple logic. An immoral man will never be able to make good and sound judgement.
Chi, not Romy Macalintal please! Sipsip iyan. Iyan ang magulo at kontrabida sa OAV as a matter of fact. Lalong mabubulok ang SC kapag pumasok iyan!
I think the selection of the Chief Justice should be one of the things that needs to change in our constitution. I believe it is better that the Chief Justice should be selected from among the justices themselves to avoid being politicized. No influence or intimidation/control of the one who appointed him/her. The preservation of integrity and credibility would be upon them… Also, the same thing should be done also with our Military Organization. Free them from ‘Utang-na-Loob’ syndrome. There will be less politics in these sensitive institutions.
Its been the practice of choosing the CJ from the ranks of the judiciary but there are no written guidelines on this. Any lawyer then can be named CJ. This is how it is done here. The appointing power of the president should be amended as partisan politics can be abused. Such is the case with Glueria who has appointed officials to the detriment of the country. This is why I hate lobbying as it has been overtaen by corruption. Fine if lobbyists are all advocates, the problem is most end up as businessmen. Even teh NGOs here have been tainted as they are used by politicians to hold hostage sectors of society.
Anna,
I also believe that this is a tactical move on the bansot’s side. Brenda will definitely sow havoc on the justice system here. She’s a loose cannon so to speak. The judiciary would go bonkers with her brand of thinking.
Nine members of Canada’s Supreme Court and from where they were appointed from, before becoming member of the SC.
Rt. Hon. Beverly McLachlin – From British Columbia Supreme Court- 2000
Chief Justice
Mr. Justice Michel Bastarachi – Fr. New Brunswick court of Appeal- l997
Mr. Justice Ian Corneil Benie- Private Practice- l998
Mr. Justice Louis Level – Quebec Court of Appeal-2000
Madam Justice Marie Deschamps-Quebec court of Appeal-2002
Mr. Justice Morris fish -Quebec Court of Appeal-2002
Madam Justice Rosalie Abella- Ontario Court of Appeal -2004
Madam Justice Louise Charron-Ontario court of Appeal -2004
Justice Marshal Rothstein-Federal Court of Appeal -2006
All Nine Justices of our Supreme Court came from judicial background and has no political affiliation, since being a judge they are presumed to be independent from politicians. Not a single one of them have been involved in politics and everyone has worked their way up to the highest court of the land. And so far they made only decisions that are not resolved in the lower courts, very seldom. And now Gloria is appointing a politician known to be a political turncoat, and will make decision to whoever the highest bidder, let see, an ambassadorial placement for a cousin, or cabinet position for “kasimanwa” (maybe me) hehehe. Well, I hope the senate committee on appointment will come to their senses and block her appointment at First Base..
Luzviminda says, “Free them from ‘Utang-na-Loob’ syndrome. There will be less politics in these sensitive institutions.”
You bet! The Philippines and Japan, in fact, with the US as their tutors or providing them with Constitutions to start with should have developed similarly but for some reason, the Japanese have been able to evolve better laws to fit their mentality, their needs and requirements.
The Filipinos, on the other hand, in wanting to show off, have seemed to have opted for the more complicated things that they have misunderstood and/or misinterpreted especially when they have laws written in some foreign tongue regardless having boasted once that they are the second largest English-speaking people in the world.
Ang gulo talaga! Lalong gugulo kung itong mga sira rin ang ia-appoint ng isang sira rin. PATALSIKIN NA, NOW NA!
Same here, Vic, they all come from the ranks of justices, and then the people, not the lawmakers in the Diet, confirm them.
I think it is also the same in the US until the Bushes inserted politics in their appointments that the solons there approve and confirm!!!
It’s common sense. An appointee naturally cannot be non-partisan!!! And when there is that “utang na loob” that is far from the concept of true gratitude, you cannot expect an appointee to be non-partisan. It should be stopped, especially when the person appointing the judge is as warped and corrupt as the Bansot!!! 😡
If Glueria appoints BRENDA as SCJ ‘all hell will break loose’. Dalawa na silang maluwag ang tornillos. We will have a chance of a lifetime to collectively laugh-out-loud.
Maybe this is what the country needs to start anew. Brenda’s appointment will hasten the downfall of Glue’s dying regime for sure. For me, any changes is very much welcome, huwag lang ma-extend pa ang pekeng pamumuno ni Glueria.
Sorry, off topic (can’t help it:))
Anna, Chabeli…US snobs the midget again!
US turns down Arroyo’s EAS invite
11/04/2006
The United States is not attending the second East Asia Summit (EAS) of 16 countries that will be hosted by the Philippines in Cebu in December.
Matthew Lussenhop, US Embassy spokesman, yesterday confirmed that the US government was invited by the Philippines to attend the EAS but said it will not send a high-level delegation to the meeting.
“Nobody is coming to the meeting because we are not a member of the EAS,” Lussenhop said.
He did not say if it was US President Bush who was invited by Manila or US Secretary of State Condoleezza Rice.
The Department of Foreign Affairs said the US was invited by President Arroyo as guest of the host. Russia, which
has applied for membership during the inaugural meeting in Kuala Lumpur last year, is also not attending the meeting.
“I think we will just send some observers from the US Embassy in Manila to attend the meeting,” Lussenhop said.
The EAS brings together leaders of the Association of South East Asian Nations—Philippines, Malaysia, Indonesia, Thailand, Singapore, Brunei, Cambodia, Laos, Vietnam and Myanmar—plus dialogue partners China, South Korea, Japan, Australia, New Zealand and India.
Trade and security issues are high on the EAS’ agenda in this year’s meeting. The European Union, France and Timor Leste are also expected to accede to the Treaty of Amity and Cooperation (TAC) during the summit.
All dialogue partners are signatories to the TAC, one of the requirements before any country could join the EAS.
The US has not acceded to the TAC.
According to Lussenhop, Washington has no immediate plan to join the new regional group but will continue to monitor developments in the EAS.
“We have stated in the past that the US has no objection to it (EAS) and there is no problem with it. However, we will see what kind of forum it will develop and evolve,” he said.
The EAS is seen as a precursor of a pan-Asia summit which promises to be “open, inclusive, transparent, and forward-looking.”
Together, the 16 members of the EAS represent half of the world’s population and a fifth of global trade in 2005. Michaela P. del Callar
Now you know why this Miriam has been kissing the fake president’s ass lately. They even went to Europe together recently. With Miriam as SC Chief, expect stupid decisions being rendered. Someone who openly admitted to be suffering from severe depression and on medication should not occupy the highest position in the Highest Court. Of course she would also be there to protect and defend Malacanang. If She indeed is appointed, what would be her position regarding the Conass and other attempts by the Palace to amend the constitution. Miriam has publicly and consistently voiced her disagreement on such amendment. Let’s see how this thing goes…
Chi, that wasn’t at all “off topic,” that was a GREAT topic! You know what, Chi, your topic just verified this gut feel I had that the U.S. will NOT attend the EAS! Come to think of it, it really would not be a wise move for the U.S. to send a “high-level delegation to the meeting” in the Philippines, especially when the U.S. leader is an advocate of Kleptocracy. They cannot be seen supporting the midget, who is suspect of this advocacy. Furthermore, the Midget’s trip to China did not please the U.S., especially when she spoke and said that Asean should rely less on the U.S. and the EU. The U.S. also is aware that sending a “high-level delgation” may be used by Gloria for political mileage, especially now that the elections SEEM to be pushing through in ’07. We can’t forget that before recanting her words that she would not run in the 2004 elections, President Bush visited the Philippines and she used that to her political advantage, and then announced that she would run instead in the 2004 presidential race!
The Midget’s support base is dwindling, dwindling, dwindling,… Her end is not a matter of IF anymore. It’s a matter of WHEN.
GMA must be dreaming..she talk all but nuts,she`s crazy.
she brat`s lie having had the blessing of the pope to oust erap,speking to God for the divine providence,FG being relative of upcoming saint,and having a chinese blood whose real family name sun tua and all lies she can invent on,she is a lunatic creating her own enchanted kingdom,maybe she thinks shes in disneyland thats why she is creating animation in her way of governance.soon she will have
“ms brenda” santiago as cj.her fantasy of dreamland is almost perfect.look at JDV-garfield,Doj gonzales-pluto, ermita mimicking like donald duck,we have esperon who acts like bluto,mike defensor as whimpey and now soon she will have brenda as seahag the witch in popeye..and not forgeting pichay-flinstone and nograles as barney in the flinstone..yes GMA is in suspended animation..living in child play of cartoons..shes really a mess!!
what a fantassy!!
Npongco,
Didn’t Miriam also say that she suffered from Anorexia? With Miriam as Chief Justice of the Supreme Court, we might as well rename the Supreme Court to Cuckoo’s Nest, don’t you think?
yes chabeli..you`ve got the right words.
supreme cuckoo`s nest!!
Je ne sais pas, Chabeli. What I know is that she’s on medication and has regular mood swing. How can she properly run the SC and give fair decision with that state of mind? Miriam put the blame on the UP administration for failing her son. His death shall remain a mystery until someone reveals. It’similar to that murder of one popular actor in the 70s.And of course Ninoy’s assassination…mastermind is still alive and active today.
My fears have been confirmed, the palace and its minions are all supporting Santiago. They also said that there is nothing wrong if she should be appointed. How immoral this bozos really are. They should have instead nominated some one who was never involved in politics.
Now this really changes the entire political/constitutional landscape. With her at the SC’s helm, consider Cha-Cha in all forms alive and kicking.
Chabeli,
Amen to that.
In the US, Glueria’s very often dancing with China is pissing off the US leadership. This midget thinks that she’s a significant world leader, and could make Bush jealous and would beg her to visit the US. No way! She’s now totally useless to benefit Bush, and just being regarded as pain in the neck (better ass). The Cheater knows this, hence alembong siya ngayon sa China.
Glueria’s dream eversince is for Bush to invite her to his Texas Ranch, the real powerhouse. Never happened because she’s an insignificant, fake world leader. CHEATER kasi.
Npongco,
Wow, too many loose screws in Miriam’s brain! And Malacañan does not see anything wrong with appointing her?! Maybe Malacañan has become A HOUSE OF DESPERADOS.
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Chi,
For Gloria to want to be invited by Prez Bush to his Texas ranch is somethin’ else! Gloria is a Midget who weighs a few ounces, which means that she does not carry the weight to be with the big honchos. What she is though, is a social climber… and out there in the big league, no one really likes to hang out with a wanna-be (like Gloria). She doesn’t exactly enhance a person’s image. We don’t have to look far. The politicians who were associated with Gloria once upon a time would rather be with the opposition in the ’07 Elections than to be on her team. GLORIA IS A LIABILITY. Although all is not lost for the Midget, the Pig and their Legions. They would be wonderful assets in a place called Zimbabwe.
It’s a desperate political maneuver and dirty tactics to save Gloria’s fake people’s initiative through appointing an active politician and opportunist Senator Miriam Santiago as a Supreme Court Chief Justice. It’s a ridiculous and bizarre proposal. She cannot be trusted due to her close Malacanang Palace connection. Besides, a 78 % average bar exam is not an impressive record to become the first woman chief justice of the Philippines. The Filipino people deserve a better chief magistrate. Brenda is always a brenda (brain damage). Baka chief administrator ng National Mental Hospital puede pa. Sa korte suprema? No way Jose’!
Hi Ellen,
Just got back from the Philippine Embassy reception for former President FVR who’s arrived in the EU capital for a 2 day meeting of the board of trustees, ICG, International Crisis Group.
A handful of Fil community leaders led by Ambassador Cristina Ortega received the former Philippine executive (btw, Ambassador Ortega says “hello” to you.
He addressed a round table meeting at lunch today hosted by an EU business group. On Sunday, he will proceed to Berlin.
Hê played the role of an elderly statesman quite well by speaking about the cha-cha and why he thought it would have been good for the country, as well as the OFW group concern of being represented in the nation’s legislature outside of the current party list system.
He sort of criticized the non-unity of Filipinos in general which he believes is a defect in the nation’s inability to do team work.
He talked about the burgeoning population increase and without saying it in blunt terms, thinks that the Catholic Church’s influence is responsible. He suggests that people should think also with their heart, i.e., that having so many children is alright if they can afford it but otherwise, families should refrain from “rerproducing” at such an alarming rate.
He also emphasized that in his view, there are three things that the Philippines can not outsource:
1) national pride, 2) teamwork, 3) good governance
Without being overtly critical of the current government, he reckons that attitude is one of the drawbacks to effecting good leadership…
Will tell you more later.
mr. roberts was originally meant to replace the retiring sandra day o connor.
writ.news.findlaw.com/cassel/20050816.html
but when Chief justice rehnquist died on Sept 2005
en.wikipedia.org/wiki/William_Rehnquist
bush immediately used roberts to replace rehnquist instead of justice of connor.
why?
because, nominating a chief justice of the supreme court needs the confirmation of the Senate.
also, appointing a new justice to the supreme court needs senate confirmation.
if bush appointed mr. roberts to replace o’connor, then appointed scalia or clarence thomas to Chief justice. THAT’S TWO TOUGH CONFIRMATION HEARINGS… which could end up being very bloody.
so bush simplified it by nominating roberts to the Supreme court AND the Chief justice instead. ONE nomination hearing na lang.
which means sandra day o connor’s retirement was postponed until they found a replacement for him in the name of samuel alito.
but this GMA has balls to nominate miriam not only to the SC, but also to the chief justice position. unlike john roberts who is perceived to be a moderate, miriam is anything but.
yes, she may have the credentials to be a supreme court justice, but does anybody here want this loony character, this arroyo partisan in the SC, let alone be chief justice, and be the deciding factor in arroyo’s P.I. or CON ASS?
hmmm. the dates of the comment posts are all screwed up. nov. 5 na ba?
Vic, I think that’s more or less how appointment to the Supreme Court here is done in France as well – there are always a few civilians (from private practice) who are picked or appointed from the Barreau (Bar Association) (private practicioners) recommended by the Garde de Sceau (Keeper of the Seal, of Minister of Justice)after thorough scrutiny both by the members of the State judiciary and the private practicioners association.
I believe that prior to being appointed to the supreme court here, most chief justices will have written books and will have published vastly on legal or justice procedural matters in official legal journals; their work will have been used and disected in law schools.
There is no doubt that in almost all civilized countries, the members of the SC are supposed to be the best of the best of the legal minds in the country with the most impeccable or spotless moral credentials; moreover, their political affiliations are almost never ever known to the public.
Ellen,
Off topic – Just read this news flash from an international intelligence review:
Pace of southern Philippine peace process angers rebels
The Moro Islamic Liberation Front (MILF) is still officially engaged in protracted peace talks with the Philippine government to end its long-running separatist conflict in the southern islands. However, a lack of recent progress has angered rebel leaders, some of whom are increasingly distrustful of the government’s motives in the talks.There was reportedly a significant breakthrough in the peace talks in April 2005.
Anna de Brux, that was an interesting item you posted. Did FVR say anything about Gloria? Does he continue to support her, or is it still “waning, waning…”?
Anna, our judges from lower court to the Supreme Court are appointed by Politicians. Most often, but not always at the recommendation of the legal bodies or based on the qualifications of the appointee. Sometimes, it could be a patronage appointment, less often nowadays, because of the voters desdain for such process. But as I have observed all through the years, as soon as those officials took their oath of office, their loyalty is to the Crown and to the public. For the first time ever, now there is some kind of confirmation hearing in parliament for SC justice appointee. But usually an appointee is vetted well before submitted for the Post.
Ystakei, isinusumpa ko rin ang lalaking iyan (RM) but under this fake presidency, it is not impossible to happen.
The last time I heard of this name was when a colleague from a university asked me if I’ve seen Romy Macalintal. Then, after years of absence sa Pinas, nababasa ko ang pangalan as Glue-ria’s lawyer. Last week, hindi na ako nakatagal and searched on-line kung pareho sila. Inangko, What happened to him?
I agree with you Npongco. The opposition should not entertain any balimbings. They are opportunists and the voting public should be aware of that. Erap should not reward them, specially Pangi(t)linan, or Mr Noted. Erap should also understand that he was not the only one betrayed by these people, but all the people of the Phil. That is what is wrong in phil politics, ‘politics by addition’ kahit walang mga prinsipyong tao.
Napakahirap na yatang pumasok dito sa blog mo, Ellen. Pinaglalaruan ka ba ng mga “multo” sa Camp Aguinaldo? Dalawang araw na hindi ko mapasok amg server mo. Buti na lang, dahil maraming oras akong nabuhos sa NYSE.
(Kwento muna ako) Dito sa local stock market, puro gulangan lang naman. Maganda raw ngayon kesyo nine-year highs. Pero yung gusto mong bilhin na stocks laging walang seller sa gusto mong presyo, yung benta naman, gusto mas mura, parang niyayari ka lang ng broker mo dahil kinabukasan, mababasa mo ang daming traded sa gusto mong presyo…Maliban sa iyo! Kaya kahit ano pa sabihing maganda ang stock market dito ngayon, iwas lang ako. Sa NASDAQ, makakatriple ka ng pera in one year basta matiyaga ka lang at matino ang broker.
Back to topic:
Yuko, yung madalas mong banggitin dito na bentahan ng organs, dati, tinatabangan na ang TV stations sa kuwentong ito pero dahil siguro sa walang-tigil mong tirada, napick-up ng mainstream media, ilang araw nang feature sa primetime news, meron pang special report sa isang weekly program. Kagabi nga nafeature yung babaeng nagbebenta ng kidney sa internet para ipaopera yung goiter niya.
It’s definitely a sign na sa dami ng nagbabasa kay Ellen, maraming nadadampot ang big news orgs dito. Kaya tuloy lang sa advocacies at wag sasawaan, pasasaan ba’t titiklop din ang Squatter #1 sa Palasyo.
Sabi ni Chabeli: “The Midget’s support base is dwindling, dwindling, dwindling…”
Baka dwende-ling, dwende-ling, dwende-ling…
Sabi ni Diego:
“Besides, a 78 % average bar exam is not an impressive record to become the first woman chief justice of the Philippines.”
Gusto ninyong malaman ang mga kilala (ko) sa mga bar topnotchers from 1961-70. Sila ang nasa hinog na edad para sa Supreme Court (di ko sinasabing sila ang mga kandidato ko):
Noong 1961, Si Defense Chief Avelino Cruz (SBC) ang #1 with 90.95 ave.; #3 si Manny Zamora (UP) 87.45. Ito yung mining magnate na kapatid ni Ronnie Zamora na nag-sponsor kay Sen. Lacson nung 2004.
1962, #4 si current SC Justice Adolf Azcuna (AdeMU) 86.8, #8 ang nasirang Haydee Yorac (UP) 85.95; #9 si Fr. Joaquin Bernas (AdeMU) 85.1; #10 si ex-Gen Prospero Olivas (BC) 84.95.
1963, #3 si ex-Sec. Wenceslao dela Paz (USA) 85.05; #5 ang co-founder ni Enrile na Pecabar Law na si Tony Picazo (UP) 84.9; #6 naman si Rene Saguisag (SBC) 84.85.
1964, #2 si Justice Demetrio Demetria (UE) 86.85
1965-1966 wala akong kilala sa mga topnotchers
1967, #4 ang pesteng si Cong. Douglas Cagas (UE) 87.15; #7 si kawawang SolGen Antonio Nachura (SBC) 85.7; #8 ang prosecution lawyer sa impeachment ni Erap na ngayon ay abogado ni Chavit na si Pablito Sanidad (UP) 85.5; #9 si ex-Sec. Fulgencio Factoran (UP) 84.9; #10 naman ang kasabwat ng Malacañang sa DFA na si USec. Franklin Ebdalin (AdeMU) 84.8.
1968, ang kilala ko lang ay si Atty. Jose Mario Buñag ng Ateneo, #2, 86.85.
1969, #1 si San Juan Cong. Ronnie Zamora (UP) 87.3; #3 si Senator Frank Drilon (UP) 86.85.
(Nawawala ko yung list from 1971 to present pero halos wala namang kilalang tao doon.)
Noong 1959 Bar Exams, nag-apply si Erap pero na-reject sa test dahil hindi gradweyt. Nagalit tuloy dahil araw-araw raw siyang nagpapraktis. Araw-araw, limang long neck!
TonGuE-tWisTeD, thanks a lot.
re diffculty in accessing this blog: my administrator said there is “recurring hardware problem”. I hope they repair it soon because I myself is having difficulty accessing this blog. Thanks a lot for your patience.
This is cute:”Noong 1959 Bar Exams, nag-apply si Erap pero na-reject sa test dahil hindi gradweyt. Nagalit tuloy dahil araw-araw raw siyang nagpapraktis. Araw-araw, limang long neck!”
Anna, thanks a lot for sharing with us meeting with FVR.
If you meet Christie again, give my regards to her too. She is one of our competent diplomats.
Chi, thanks for that East Asian Summit item.
Tongue,
Akala ko pa naman totoo iyong 1959 bar exams ni Erap, heheheh!
To everybody,
Some of you may notice some “explosive”lines were deleted from your comments. That’s to avoid libel suits.
You wanna start a revolt of the Justices of the Supreme Court, appoint a brain-damaged one as Chief Justice.
You wanna be the laughing stock of the world when a Chief Justice goes berserk during Supreme Court deliberations, appoint a brain-damaged one. (I can imagine the screaming international news commentaries on this one.)
You wanna spit on your own people, appoint an acid-tongued liar as Chief Justice.
You wanna hasten your exit from the Palace, go ahead. Appoint a fellow lunatic.
Miriam is thrilled with the prospect of becoming ” The Philippines’ first woman chief justice.” Click here for Inquirer story.
Off topic: What’s going on with Erap? His long stay in Tanay has affected his brain. Why is he including those who caused his ouster to the opposition senatorial line up? Why Kiko and Recto? Kiko did nothing but break the gavel and said “noted” during last year’s impeachment. He was instrumental in its killing. That’s why Imee Marcos didn’t hide her great disappointment with Erap’s decision. The problem with Erap is that he easily forgets and forgives. Previously, he also forgave Loren Legarda, Tito Guingona, Angie Reyes, Norberto Gonzalez. It’s a good Christian trait; but we’re talking about politics here. He may even support Mike Defensor. If Erap continues behaving this way, I wish he stays in Tanay permanently.
Bush has been lukewarm toward the Midget. No invitaiton to the Bush ranch means “no dear friend”!!! The Midget has tried a lot of times to endear her to the Butcher of Iraq, but nothing doing.
So, who says that the US is helping the Midget to stay at the palace by the murky river? After the pullout of Philippine troops from Iraq, no way! But look at how desperately the Midget “pahamak” the Filipinos with her offer of allowing Americans to experiment their new weapons on the Abus, etc.!
Kawawang bansa! PATALSIKIN NA, NOW NA!
Santiago didn’t get 78% in the bar exam. 75.2%, a lawyer friend said.
Anna, actually,
(Sorry, may dumapong lamok sa keyboard ko, nung pinalo ko tinamaan yung Enter.)
Anna, actually, exaggeration yung kwento ko. Apat lang na long neck.
Pag na-appoint si Miriam sa SC, makikipagsayaw na ng Chacha ang Korte sa administrasyon ni Gloria.
Ang tugtog: Looney Tunes!
TonGue-tWisTeD,
I like your version better: “dwende-ling, dwende-ling, dwende-ling…” Galing!
Hindi magiging patas ang SC kung itong si Miriam ang Hepe. May topak iyan. Paano kung magmumura lang siya sa tribunal?
Balitang grabe kung magalit iyan…violante. Ang SC matatawag na Sirang Corte o Sucking Court kung siya ang malagay.
Who said the US’s helping GMA stay in the Palace? It’s me who said that. Do you want another long discussion to that? The US has the history of helping and supporting even the worst criminal leaders. Bush might not like Gloria; but it’s the US interest that he all cares about. As long as US business interest remains unhindered and US multi-companies raking in millions of profits; as long as these Americans keep sucking the blood and sweat of poor Filipinos, as long as these GIs keep arriving in our land without question, as long as RP remains as a military strategic point to serve and protect US interest (RP is US’s first line of defense in the Pacific), as long as GMA continues to give in to America’s wishes and dictates, so what if she’s the most evil person? Wasn’t Panama’s Gen. Noriega a known drug lord for decades? Yet, the US helped him for 20 years? To the US, there’s no permanent friends and enemies, only permanent interest. So, it doesn’t matter who the RP leader is as long as this person keeps kissing America’s ass. If it were not for the US, GMA could have been long thrown out in the murky river.
Ay! naku pasang-awa pala si Aling Brenda @75.2%.
From Npongco:
“Off topic: What’s going on with Erap?”
I agree with you on this. Why would Erap reward the balimbings with senatorial slots in the opposition? These balimbings know that 2007 election is for the opposition. They are opportunists, and like Glue, they are only after their survival. Erap should understand that these balimbings, especially Pangi(t)linan or Mr NOted, betrayed not only him but the entire filipino people. Wala talagang mga prinsipyo!
Npongco, Kitamokitako,
Agreed! For Bush (and his successors) it will be business as usual for whoever is RP’s president, just as financers/supporters of RP opposition candidates will patronize erstwhile enemies who now sound like anti-Gloria (you don’t seem to like the second part). I favor Erap’s decision, if true, even if he fields Kiko and other “unprincipled” politicos just to defeat the administration candidates this coming election. As far as I’m concerned, the most important thing now is to dislodge those entrenched in power led by that illegitimate leader. I won’t mind if the oppositionists have an agenda of their own. Let’s cross the bridge when we get there. Who knows, maybe a third impeachment will succeed this time?
As for Santiago to be the next SC Chief, that’s not impossible given the current thinking of Malacanan. Who knows, she might be the catalyst of GMA’s downfall? The scenario I see is this: the SC tramples upon the constitution, because GMA, Joe de V, Pichay, and others finally get what they want. Am pretty sure, cha-cha (Lower House version) will reach the SC, the Senate being one of the ardent and assiduous complainants. Since the CBCP is against any method of cha-cha except by Constitutional Assembly, it may finally speak out its minds this time.
I look at Santiago’s appointment as the last ace in GMA’s sleeves, hoping that she can still align the High Court to her whims. Sensing a bitter defeat of her allies and supporters in congress, the SC decision favoring a Con-Ass (if it flies at all) could be the last ditch to save her dying regime.
I believe there is reason for everything. Any of the above scenarios could be the reason for GMA’S ultimate destruction. Noriega, Suharto, Marcos and all those who were corrupted by power saw their own ignominy. Arroyo is NO EXCEPTION.
Kitamokitako, for all we know it was the popular celebrity Sharon Cuneta who personally asked for Erap’s forgiveness and support. Kiko would never have been elected as senator if not for his wife Sharon. Their marriage was rushed for that purpose. Remember Kiko even lost when he ran for Congress in his QC district. Shame on this Kiko! He should stop using his wife for his political ambition.
Ellen,
Is that true? Brenda got only pasang awa in the bar exam? Wow! But the publicity for her was stunning. Was she not bragging about having gone to Harvard or something? And then, they were saying that she was malakas and well respected in the UK.
Iyan ang sakit talaga ng mga mayayabang. Wala naman ibubuga! Maingay lang like this bragging again by the Bansot about instant improved economy when yesterday the newspapers in the Philippines were reporting a gloomy state of extreme poverty in the Philippines so that professionals like doctors, who are supposed to be able to earn a pretty lucrative salary and live a life of luxury, opt to join the millions of OFWs even as an attendant in some hospital or a DH with more glamorous terminology of “caregiver”!
Just who is this liar kidding? Point is, are there still people believing this pathological liar?
Tapos madadagdagan pa ng isa pang sinungaling na may tupak pa sa ulo! Heaven forbid! PATALSIKIN NA, NOW NA!
Hawaiianguy, the problem with some people is that they still deny that the US has no involvement in other countries’ leaders. Cory remained in power because of the US. Otherwise, Gringo’s group could have easily ousted her. GMA is still in power because of the US. Of course that’s not the only factor; but I would say a big factor.
Miriam’s prospect to be SC chief, dim, says two unnamed Senators. Click here for Inquirer’s story.
If you want to come down to it or based on media stories and critics, this woman has absolutely not a whiff of delicadeza in her brain or body.
True, with her brazen posturing for the chief justice post, she’s alienating even those who are inclined to give her the benefit of the doubt, i.e., that’s she’s not really bonkers yet.
Of course, if we look at things at face value, Brenda is crazy to think that by launching a “pre-emptive strike” for the post, she would be able to twist the arm of Gloria and of course, fate.
Gloria may be corrupt, may be a wanton liar, may be a cheat, a thief of the gargantuanesque category, she may not even have any delicadeza left in her being but she ain’t dumb or dumb enough commit political and judicial suicide.
Gloria may be the smartest political opportunist but deep inside that opportunist brain is a cunning foxy mind – she knows Brenda is damaged goods and it’s one thing to appoint the unpredictable Brenda to the post of associate justice to SC but jumping the gun and appointing her chief justice is going to break her back. She knows that even her staunchest supporters in media who are prepared to defend her come hell or high water might break ranks with her if she appoints Brenda to the highest SC post. Much too risky…
But of course, even Brenda, no matter how kind of damaged we think she is, she knows the quandary she is putting Gloria in that’s why she’s pushing it thinking that her media posturing which is, in fact, a stepped up pressure on Gloria.
Actually, one never knows, if Brenda is using unprecedented guile to effect pressure because she wants the post badly or if the truth of the matter is that she’s after something else, something more lucrative and that her posturing for the top SC post is merely a PLOY for another thing, pecuniary or something else, something important for either herself, her hubby or her brother – perhaps in the end, she herself will say, “I’m finally withdrawing from the race because it’s unfair on our beloved president to feel pressured, blah, blah, blah…” Hero pa siya but what we don’t know is she’s negotiated with her dearly beloved president for a post for her dear brother Benjie!
Brenda may be going bonkers but really, she’s an extraordinarily astute negotiator and knows how to use media for great pressure effect.
Let’s wait and see what she’s up to…
But Ellen, everything is possible under this cruel and evil Arroyo regime. If she really wants to make Miriam as the SC Chief, it’s not a problem. The question is, how valuable and indispensable is Miriam to GMA? I think Miriam’s loyalty is also questionable. For one thing, she used to be with the opposition. And then, she’s very close to the detained Erap and still identified with him as her compadre. Will Gloria risk her relationship with those who are much closer and valuable to her?
fake president with stenched reputation and warped head, cabinet members with corrupt and distorted principles, AFP chief of staff with disintegrated honor, tapos ngayon magkakaroon ng BRENDA SC chief justice ? kalalabasan n’yan tuloy damaged philippine republic!
And you will refer to this court as “Your Honor” or “Judge”… and I’m quite certain I’ve earned it. Take your seat, Colonel. —-J.A. Preston a.k.a. Judge Julius Alexander Randolph , A Few Good Men
J.A. Preston’s selected filmography:
Senator(Contact, 1997)
Judge Julius Alexander Randolph(A Few Good Men, 1992)
Judge Rodney Helpurn(Chicago Hope, 1996)
Sheriff Garrison(Harvest of Fire, 1996)
General Zeitlin(Lois & Clark: The New Adventures of Superman, 1994)
Magistrate(Captain Ron, 1992)
Congressman Ronald Eaton(Law & Order, 1990)
Judge Banion(My Two Dads, 1990)
Mayor Ozzie Cleveland(Hill Street Blues, 1984)
Judge William J. Murphy(Punky Brewster, 1984)
npongco, hawaiianguy, upang lubos na maunawaan, kindly analyze na ang interest ng US sa pilipinas ay dahil sa strategic location nito kaya hindi nila basta na lang iiwan at bibitiwan kahit tinapos na in 90’s ang base rental agreement. hindi nila gustong mawala ang presence nila sa bansa natin upang makapag-monitor sa mga galaw ng mga bansang inaakala nilang threat sa US security.
Mrivera: hindi nila gustong mawala ang presence nila sa bansa natin upang makapag-monitor sa mga galaw ng mga bansang inaakala nilang threat sa US security.
In a way, tama ka, Mrivera. Iyan ang balak ng mga Amerikano noong una pa. Siyempre, dati nilang teritoryo ang Pilipinas at hindi nila basta-bastang pakakawalan iyan, at kahit na naglagay sila ng bases nila sa Japan especially with the China threat, siyempre mas malaki ang tiwala nilang hawak nila sa leeg ang mga pilipino kaya pinilit nilang maging uto-uto ang mga pilipino sa mga Amerikano at brainwashing ng mga pilipino ay ganoon na lang sa totoo lang.
Pero nakita nila na mas malaki ang pakinabang nila sa mga hapon at sa pagkakaroon ng bases sa Japan kahit na araw-araw halos ay may protesta laban sa mga bases dito lalo na doon sa mga may-ari ng lupang kinalalagyan ng mga bases nila lalo na sa Okinawa. Kaya iyong governor ng Okinawa nagpunta sa Pilipinas at nakiusap na doon na lang ilipat ang mga bases sa Okinawa sa Pilipinas. I am against it as a matter of fact kaya kasama ako sa mga protesta ng mga laban sa US bases dito.
After almost 60 years, especially after the removal of the US bases in the Philippines, the bonds with America is no doubt loosened. Children born after 1986 especially have lesser ties with the USA as reflected for example in the number of Filipinos no longer interested in migrating to the USA unlike when I was growing up in the Philippines when everyone dreamt of going to the USA. Ang masama nga lang ay iba ang hubog sa utak ng mga kabataang pilipino lalo na nitong si Bansot na ang namuno. Walang kiming gustong makapag-abroad kahit na bilang isang super puta o puto kasi wala naman daw masama basta mag-remit sila ng pera sa Pilipinas!!!
Nangkupo! Kawawang bansa! PATALSIKIN NA, NOW NA!
siyempre mas malaki ang tiwala nilang hawak nila sa leeg ang mga pilipino kaya pinilit nilang maging uto-uto ang mga pilipino sa mga Amerikano at brainwashing ng mga pilipino ay ganoon na lang sa totoo lang.
ystakei, ‘yan sa lahat ng mga sinabi mo ang hindi ako kumporme. hindi ang mga ordinaryong pilipino ang nagagawa nilang utuin kundi ang mga timawang nasa poder ng kapangyarihan na pumapayag babuyin ang pilipinas dahil sila ang mas nakikinabang.
That’s correct, mrivera. But why do some people refuse to accept that simple fact that the US is influencing the country’s leaders to protect her own interest, whether economic or military reason? Here’s the portion that I’m now re-posting: “So, who says that the US is helping the Midget to stay at the palace by the murky river? After the pullout of Philippine troops from Iraq, no way!” That was an indirect response to my comments. And since it was now you who concurred with my opinion, this person’s tone of argument as usual changes and agrees with you.
Honesty is stating facts the way we see them, and sharing how we feel about those facts. Brutality is attempting to force our opinions on others, blaming others for what we think they did wrong, or adopting an attitude that just screams “I told you so.” Unfortunately, there are some here who still fail to follow such simple principle and guideline.
Mrivera:
When I was growing up in the Philippines, ang tingin ng mga pilipino sa America ay paradise, at talaga naman diyenodios ang mga kano. Lahat ng gawang amerikano akala gawa ng Dios. Iyong mga Amerikano parang hindi maabot ng mga pilipino sa totoo lang. Colonial mentality ang tawag. Iyan ang ibig kong sabihin ng uto-uto!
If one is too bias in favor of the adopted country and everything one says is good about this country from people, government to what have you, isn’t this also colonial mentality? Wasn’t the Philippines also once Japan’s colony?
ystakei, maaaring noon ‘yun, pero sa panahon ngayon, ang mga ordinaryong pinoy ay mulat na at alam na ang mga subsob ang nguso sa puwet ng mga amerikano ay ang mga kagaya lang nina gloria.
I am of the belief that the US still has great influence on the continuing stay of Gloria in Malacanang.
The ordinary Juan de la Cruz may no longer feel beholden to Americans and we could safely assume this, however, on the political front, Gloria is safely ensconced in Malacanang for the moment not only because of the disunited opposition but also because the US has not exactly moved to make life so difficult for Gloria.
Not too long ago, I watched a TV show (US) contest re US relations with other countries.
The host asked, “What country in the world is administratively under the United States up to the present time?”
In a second, a white contestant answered ” the Philippines”.
It’s a true story, not a joke.
A lunatic for a Chief Justice? Heaven forbid! Anog Klaseng Korte Suprema tayo kung ang hepe ay may topak sa ulo!
Great influence on the Bansot administration, Anna? I doubt it. Of course, the US will try to continue to have an influence on the Philippines, but definitely not through the Bansot.
I am informed that the Amboy, FVR, is in fact just playing tricks, but as far as US favoring the Bansot, I doubt.
She is able to stay there simply because they have the money to make it look that she is in control. It is not even favoritism, mind you. It is plain and simple expediency as far as this claim of US patronage is all about.
It is all part and parcel of some covert operation if I may say so, especially with the Bansot’s deals with the Chinese that I bet you is not being watched with favor by the wary Americans. Believe you me!
You bet, Chi, it’s how the Americans treat the Philippines. Kasi pauto naman ang mga pilipino. Tignan mo na lang kung paano umasta ang mga Americano diyan.
Take the case of the horny Americans being charged with rape at the Philippine court. Saan ka nakakita na ang prosecutor kumakampi sa mga accused, at iyong victim ang parang siyang criminal who is being charged and tried in court. If that is not colonial mentality, what is?
Over here, the victim is the one protected by all means by the court, not the other way around. I have actually interpreted for American servicemen who have committed crimes in Japan. I don’t see the courts here giving them any preferential treatment at all especially a very cooperative US embassy and US military authorities here. Alam kasi nilang hindi pauuto ang mga hapon kahit na tingin mo mukhang uto-uto.
Dapat ganyan ang mga pilipino. Sobra lang ang colonial mentality nitong si Gonggonzales, et al, who are products of this so-called “US brainwashing,” etc. that my classmates in UP hated and defied.
ystakei, sino ba nga ba ang halos tumayong spokesperson ng apat na maniac? di ba si gunggong raul? gagong ‘yan! parang walang pamilya’t anak na babae! o mga kamag-anak!
Sinabi mo pa, Mrivera. At least, may mga grupo na ngayon sa USA for example na nagba-back-up kay “Nicole.” Hopefully, God willing, she will be able to seek redress for the wrong done her.
ystakei, napakasawimpalad ng pilipinas sa pagkakaroon ng administrasyong binubuo ng mga utak amag. mula poekeng presidente hanggang sa miyembro ng gabinete, puro manhid at walang pakialam sa anumang pang-aaping danasin ng mga kawawang mamamayan sa kamay ng mga dayuhang siyang dapat sumundo sa itinatadhana ng batas, hindi iyong aasta silang mas mataas pa sa umiiral na batas. kunsabagay, ano pa nga ba ang dapat asahan? mga namumuno nga numero unong mga kawatang humahalik sa talampakan ng mga dayuhan, ito pa kayang mga alien na tinatratong pinakamataas na uri ng nilalang (creature hindi tao)?
dapat ito: mula pekeng presidente hanggang…… at dapat sumunod sa itinatadhana ng batas….
From ABS-CBN interactive:
Miriam to undergo psychiatric exam for CJ post
Sen. Miriam Defensor-Santiago will have to undergo psychiatric and psychological tests for her nomination as chief justice of the Supreme Court as required by the Judicial and Bar Council.
Justice Secretary Raul Gonzalez, an ex-officio member of the JBC, said the senator and five of the Court’s magistrates who were also nominated will be required to submit themselves to professional evaluations.
“If [it is] required for one, you [should] require it for all,” Gonzalez said.
The justice chief added that opposition Sen. Francis Pangilinan wants a public interview for Santiago. Pangilinan, chairman of the Senate justice committee, is the chamber’s representative to the JBC.
Gonzalez said Santiago’s life is an “open book” though Pangilinan wants her to be subjected to an interview anyway.
Santiago was nominated for the post by the Young Lawyers’ Association of the Philippines. Her nomination raised the number of contenders to six.
Aside from the senator, other contenders for the post to be vacated by the retiring Chief Justice Artemio Panganiban are Associate Justices Reynato Puno, Leonardo Quisumbing, Consuelo Ynares-Santiago, Angelina Sandoval-Gutierrrez and Antonio Carpio.
The five magistrates were automatically included on the list of nominees, being the most senior members of the Court after Panganiban.
Gonzalez said the number of nominees would not pose a problem since President Arroyo will choose among the contenders.
Panganiban will retire next month upon reaching his 70th birthday.
kung si mirriam ang mapapalagay sa SC bilang CJ, nakupo, siguradong mapapagod ang janitor doon sa kapupulot ng nanlaglag na turnilyo!
DOJ Sec’s suggestion that Miriam undergoes psychiatrict test was quite serious coming from one of Gloria’s most trust and loyal dogs. It was an expression of disagreement over her appointment to SC. Miriam herself admitted she suffers from severe depression and is on medication. With this admission, why still push her to be the SC Chief? There’s no need for any test. There was already an admission. Depression if this is in serious state affects one’s decisions. Perhaps Raul was hinting that he should be the one to be the SC Chief. But, he’s over the age limit. He’s no better than Miriam. Shits like these people don’t deserve to be in any government or judiciary position.
“nakupo, siguradong mapapagod ang janitor doon sa kapupulot ng nanlaglag na turnilyo!”
HAHAHAHAHAHAH!
Ala e, mrivera, talagang marunong magpatawa ang mga taga-batangas!
anna, gaya nang nabanggit ko na sa kabilang thread, sobra na pagpupuyos ng kalooban natin sa kabi kabilang katiwalian kaya hindi naman kakornihan ang paminsan minsang tumawa sa light jokes o mag-crack ng jokes out of a certain issue or situation. baka tayo mabuwang kung walang ibang dadaluyan ang ating emosyon. kesa naman mag-scuba diving ako sa loob ng taal volcano.
Hahah! Right on mrivera!