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Atty Josephus Jimenez
Atty Josephus Jimenez
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Government officials must be above reproach
by Atty Josephus Jimenez - May 7, 2026 - 12:00am
If you cannot stand the heat, stay out of the kitchen.
A Day of Filipino Valor and Heroism
by Atty Josephus Jimenez - April 9, 2026 - 12:00am
Today, April 9, 2026 is the 84th anniversary of the historic Death March, which was one of the Filipinos most shining moments in history.
To be 76 and still work Like 26
by Atty Josephus Jimenez - March 19, 2026 - 12:00am
Today, on the solemnity of Saint Joseph, the good husband, good foster father and the admirable patron of workers, I will have the honor again to celebrate my 76th natal day with the former Archbishop of Cebu. Most...
Save the Philippines from Marcos and Duterte
by Atty Josephus Jimenez - March 18, 2026 - 12:00am
The Marcos presidency is definitely one we should not repeat. Never again.
This nation needs another Ramon Magsaysay
by Atty Josephus Jimenez - March 17, 2026 - 12:00am
There is none among the 17 presidents we had who has been as beloved and as respected as Ramon Magsaysay (RM), the seventh president. From Aguinaldo to BBM, only RM, as he was fondly called, has remained unsullied...
Rizal's relentless fight against corruption
by Atty Josephus Jimenez - December 30, 2025 - 12:00am
Today is the 129th anniversary of the martyrdom of Dr. Jose Protacio Rizal Mercado y Alonzo Realonda. If our national hero were alive today, he would either be a senator in the mold of Bam Aquino or Kiko Pangilinan,...
Should religious groups stop interfering in government affairs?
by Atty Josephus Jimenez - November 27, 2025 - 12:00am
The answer is no. The members of the Church are also citizens of the republic.
Revolt, rebellion and revolution: The differences?
by Atty Josephus Jimenez - September 22, 2025 - 12:00am
There is a palpable difference between a peaceful assembly to seek redress for legitimate grievances, which is a constitutionally-enshrined fundamental right of a sovereign people, and illegal acts of revolt, rebellion,...
The nation continues to thirst
by Atty Josephus Jimenez - April 28, 2025 - 12:00am
There is a problem with water supply on top of impending food shortage, spiraling prices of prime commodities, rising inflation, worsening crimes and corruption.
Disqualification cases against the Tulfos, dismissed
by Atty Josephus Jimenez - March 11, 2025 - 12:00am
The disqualification cases against Erwin Tulfo have been dismissed by the Comelec based on technicality.
Bitter lessons learned from the Corona impeachment
by Atty Josephus Jimenez - February 26, 2025 - 12:00am
Now that Philippine history is going to unfold another landmark impeachment trial, it is important that both the prosecution and the defense, as well as the Filipino people, in general, the whole nation should look...
Comelec cannot remove privately-owned ads
by Atty Josephus Jimenez - February 21, 2025 - 12:00am
The Supreme Court ruled that when a candidate or his supporter displays an oversized billboard or other campaign materials in a private property, Comelec has no authority to order its removal on the ground that it...
Comelec should disqualify candidates tinkering with ayuda
by Atty Josephus Jimenez - February 11, 2025 - 12:00am
I have witnesses willing to testify that certain national and local candidates have dominated the distribution of government funds for ayuda and used the occasion to campaign.
Don't vote for popularity, vote for competence
by Atty Josephus Jimenez - February 4, 2025 - 12:00am
The distinct advantage of the actors, comedians, boxing and basketball champions, and TV hosts over Law deans and decent professionals is that TV and radio personalities are excessively popular.
President Trump's immigration policies
by Atty Josephus Jimenez - January 28, 2025 - 12:00am
Unlike the more liberal immigration policies of the Democrats under the Biden and Obama administrations, President Donald Trump, true to his major campaign platform, is now implementing some very rigid and uncompromising...
The characters of Donald Trump, Xi Jinping, and Vladimir Putin
by Atty Josephus Jimenez - January 22, 2025 - 12:00am
The world of 2025 and onward is largely determined by the thoughts, ambitions, prejudices, greed, and perhaps strategic vision of three powerful men, Donald Trump, Xi Jinping, and Vladimir Putin.
Hilario Davide III and the greatness of the Davides
by Atty Josephus Jimenez - January 21, 2025 - 12:00am
I have a strong feeling that Vice Governor Hilario P. Davide, III will be the next congressman to represent the 2nd District of Cebu.
Famous and infamous criminal convictions in 2024
by Atty Josephus Jimenez - January 15, 2025 - 12:00am
As a professor of Law since 1977 or for 48 years now, it has become my annual routine to review landmark Supreme Court decisions for class discussions and for inclusion into my Law books published for Law students...
Suspending and removing officials in 2024
by Atty Josephus Jimenez - January 14, 2025 - 12:00am
This government is on a rampage suspending and ousting public officials, including those elected by millions of voters and this travesty appears more reprehensible in an election year. In election seasons, election...
The budget: a lethal weapon of political destruction
by Atty Josephus Jimenez - January 8, 2025 - 12:00am
Budgets can make or unmake the nation.
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