Category Archives for Justice

Evelio Javier’s sons oppose pardon for convicted lawyer

Evelio B. Javier, former governor of Antique, died while performing a task for the restoration of democracy on Feb. 11, 1986. He was assassinated while keeping watch over the canvassing of votes in the snap presidential election between the well-entrenched … Continue reading

22. March 2013 by Ellen
Categories: Justice | Tags: , | 3 comments

Why is Aquino not helping Jun Lozada

Lozada’s friends wonder if Aquino’s attitude could have something to do with Lozada not consenting to his request in February 2008 for him (Aquino, who was then senator) to fetch the former in Hongkong, where he was told by then … Continue reading

07. February 2013 by Ellen
Categories: Justice, Malaya, NBN/ZTE | Tags: , , | 10 comments

The incredible abduction of Rolito Go

Maguan Family’s statement,Aug. 16: The family does not believe the claims of convicted killer Rolito Go that he was abducted, then suddenly released. It is very much like a zarzuela that was very poorly-written. This mockery of justice should not … Continue reading

15. August 2012 by Ellen
Categories: Justice, Peace and Order | Tags: | 11 comments

A former fratman gives a glimpse of “The Brotherhood”

The death of San Beda Law student Marc Andrei Marcos due to hazing once again causes pain and frustration to many who can’t understand why fraternities have to be brutal and violent in the screening of their members. Raymund Narag, … Continue reading

02. August 2012 by Ellen
Categories: Justice | Tags: , | 17 comments

Wrong target of Aquino’s anger over GMA’s bail

President Aquino is justified in his anger over Arroyo being out on bail. But his anger is directed to the wrong person. A day after Arroyo was released from detention, Aquino spoke about his displeasure with Pasay City Regional trial … Continue reading

27. July 2012 by Ellen
Categories: Gloria Arroyo and family, Justice, Malaya | Tags: , | 29 comments

Arroyo out on bail in electoral sabotage case

From ABS-CBN: She does not have the last laugh. There’s still the PCSO plunder case. [/caption]Gloria Arroyo leaves VMMC Former President Gloria Macapagal Arroyo has left the Veterans Memorial Medical Center (VMMC) Wednesday, eight months after being placed under hospital … Continue reading

25. July 2012 by Ellen
Categories: Gloria Arroyo and family, Justice | Tags: , | 25 comments

Making Arroyo accountable for stealing presidency

At last, Gloria Arroyo is charged with plunder. Last Monday, Ombudsman Conchita Carpio-Morales filed before the Sandiganbayan plunder charges against Gloria Arroyo who is now detained at the V. Luna Medical Center and nine others for allegedly pocketing P365, 997,915 … Continue reading

17. July 2012 by Ellen
Categories: Gloria Arroyo and family, Justice, Malaya | Tags: , | 44 comments

P100 million to combat human trafficking

Amidst stories of Filipinos being lured by syndicates to a life of misery and degradation, here’s a silver lining: Budget Secretary Florencio “Butch” Abad has granted the request of the Department of Justice for P100 million for the 2013 operations … Continue reading

02. July 2012 by Ellen
Categories: Human Rights, Justice, Labor, Malaya | Tags: , | 9 comments

More funds needed in fight vs human traffickers

Okay, the Philippines has evaded going back on the Watch List of the United States Department of State’s monitoring of Trafficking of Persons. Considering that the government has intensified export of Filipino workers overseas because it cannot provide jobs for … Continue reading

29. June 2012 by Ellen
Categories: Justice, Labor, Malaya | Tags: , | 1 comment

Corona faces conviction

The walkout by Supreme Court Justice Renato Corona sealed his fate: he will be convicted. During his three-hour narration, wherein he didn’t mince words against those he perceived were maligning him including President Aquino, whom he scornfully referred to as … Continue reading

24. May 2012 by Ellen
Categories: Corona Impeachment, Justice, Malaya, Senate, Supreme Court | Tags: | 80 comments

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