This past few days, the country has been talking about the the news of the a University of the Philippines Manila student killing herself for failing to pay her tuition fee. Twitter and Facebook posts shows outrage over UP Manila’s no late payment policy which caused the life of the freshman student Kristel Tejada. Because…
Early this week, I went to the LTO to apply for my very first non-professional driver’s license. I already had my student permit for more than 2 months so I decided to get the non-pro already so that I can now drive without having to be accompanied by a non-pro or professional driver license holder.…
The solution to the traffic in Metro Manila does not only defend on MMDA or the Goverment, and Bus drivers and Operations but also with the passengers. I have to admit, I am also guilty sometimes of not following some traffic rules and regulations like jay walking and alighting on non-designated unloading areas. But I…
It was a long waited victory for the supporters and proponents of the controversial Reproductive Health Bill. Last night both houses of the Philippine Congress (Senate and House of Representatives that is) have passed the bill on its 3rd and final reading paving the way for the Bicameral Conference Committee to consolidated both versions of…
After President Aquino’s public endorsement of the Responsible Parenthood/Reproductive Health Bill through his 3rd State of the Nation Address, the Hierarchy of the Catholic church with other Anti-RH Bill groups started again their offensives against it. It also came after congress announced that on Tueday August 7, 2012 the controversial bill will be voted on.…
On Monday July 23, 2012, President Benigno Simeon Cojuanco Aquino III will again take the stage of congress to address our nation of its current state. Two years in the presidency and 2 previous SONA’s, what should we expect on his 3rd time at the podium? And what should he have to include in this…
Following the approval of JBC for the live coverage of the interviews for the Chief Justice nominees, many have claimed it as a victory for transparency. Yes, having it covered live will enable people to view the full selection process for next Chief Justice of the country, but it is really healthy to do that?…
They say behind every man’s success is a woman. But with the recent fate of ex-Chief Justice Renato Corona, 2 woman became instruments for his downfall. The recent decision passed by the Senate Impeachment Court convicting then Chief Justice Corona can be traced to the involvement of 2 ladies, former President Gloria Macapagal-Arroyo and Ombudsman…
Many people have waited for the much awaited presentation of Chief Justice Corona in the witness stand. But not all of us have anticipated the drama that will unfold in today’s trial. He started out with reading of his opening statement to which became rebuttal of all the accusations against him. It seemed that the…
Last Monday, during the Criminal and Justice Summit, President Benigno Aquino III publicly lambasted Supreme Court Chief Justice Renato Corona. In his speech he enumerated several situations where the SC “seemingly” favored the past administration of Gloria Macapagal-Arroyo. The President’s tirade against the Chief Justice surprised the members of the summit since it was a…
It was an intense day yesterday; full of drama peaked in it’s highest temperature. Late in the afternoon the Supreme Court granted the request for TRO by the camp of former President Gloria Macapaga-Arroyo, giving them the right to travel abroad. On an 8-5 decision the Supreme Court en banc restrained the Watch List Order…
