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WHAT MATTERS MOST
The threat of contempt of court in impeachment
by Atty. Josephus B. Jimenez - September 2, 2026 - 12:00am
With due respect to the impeachment court, that threat of contempt is more of a loud barking than a threat of actual biting.
Freedom of expression, more compelling than "sub judice"
by Atty. Josephus B. Jimenez - September 1, 2026 - 12:00am
The rule on "sub judice", which is a mere procedural protocol, enunciated by the Rules of Court, and by the Rules of the Senate Impeachment Court, to our mind, with utmost respect, cannot be made to prevail...
The continuing relevance of our national heroes
by Atty. Josephus B. Jimenez - August 31, 2026 - 12:00am
National Heroes Day, celebrated every last Monday of August, is one of our country's 12 legal holidays. T
Of students' deaths and schools' liability
by Atty. Josephus B Jimenez - August 27, 2026 - 12:00am
That tragic and sad shooting incident in Ateneo de Zamboanga, like the unfortunate student shooting in Tacloban, was another jolting reminder that the Philippine academic institutions are becoming so similar to the...
JC Remulla or Sec. G. Teodoro for chief justice
by Atty. Josephus B. Jimenez - August 26, 2026 - 12:00am
Come November 2, 2026, Chief Justice Alexander Gesmundo is going to retire.
Respect Gov Pam's whopping political mandate
by Atty. Josephus B. Jimenez - August 25, 2026 - 12:00am
Those who are lately dropping hints of running against Governor Pam Baricuatro should study the results of the 2025 elections.
What happened to flood control in the 7th District?
by Atty. Josephus B. Jimenez - August 20, 2026 - 12:00am
Ombudsman Boying Remulla, in his recent visit to the Office of the Deputy Ombudsman for Visayas, mentioned two things that should cause some sleepless nights to the congressman, LGU leaders, the DPWH officials and...
Remembering MLQ, one of the greatest
by Josephus Jimenez - August 19, 2026 - 12:00am
Everytime I am asked to name the five greatest presidents of the Philippines, I would always say Ramon Magsaysay, Sergio Osmeña Sr, Corazon Aquino, Benigno S. Aquino III and Manuel L Quezon, not necessarily...
Let Gov. Pam do her job and support her too
by Atty. Josephus B. Jimenez - August 18, 2026 - 12:00am
Regardless of your political color—whether you are a DDS, a BBM supporter, or a pinklawan—the lady is just doing her job.
The presidential and vice presidential oath of office
by Atty. Josephus B Jimenez - August 14, 2026 - 12:00am
The Constitution's Article VII, Section 4 provides: "The President and the Vice-President shall be elected by direct vote of the people for a term of six years which shall begin at noon on the thirtieth...
The importance of auditing confidential funds
by Atty. Josephus B Jimenez - August 13, 2026 - 12:00am
By all appearances, the COA auditors may most likely prove to be the most effective adverse witnesses against the vice president.
Garcia, Gullas or Gica for 2028?
by Atty. Josephus B. Jimenez - August 10, 2026 - 12:00am
To give Cebuanos a fresh chance to choose non-traditional, non-transactional candidates for governor of Cebu, we should not limit our choices to former governor Gwen Garcia, incumbent Governor Pam Baricuatro, and...
Does the Bank Secrecy Law cover impeachment?
by Josephus Jimenez - August 5, 2026 - 12:00am
No, the Bank Secrecy Law does not cover impeachment proceedings.
Explaining what is "unexplained wealth"
by Josephus Jimenez - August 4, 2026 - 12:00am
The most difficult hurdle that the VP Sara defense team must surmount is how to explain billions that went into the vice president's bank account compared to her income.
No "fruit of the poisonous tree"
by Josephus Jimenez - July 31, 2026 - 12:00am
The defense team of VP Sara Duterte, aided by the Cayetano siblings, objected to the issuance of a subpoena for the production of bank records and income tax returns and SALN of the vice president allegedly because...
CJ Davide Jr: A living inspiration for us
by Atty. Josephus B. Jimenez - July 30, 2026 - 12:00am
In these dark times of our history as a nation and as a people, we are dismayed, disappointed, and disillusioned by a seemingly endless array of scoundrels and Rasputins, scalawags, rogues, rascals, and rapscallions....
The peoples' contra SONA
by Atty. Josephus B. Jimenez - July 28, 2026 - 12:00am
The Filipinos are sick and tired of promises and excuses.
Invictus in order to avoid Convictus
by Atty Josephus B Jimenez - July 23, 2026 - 12:00am
It has become clear, not just apparent, that the technique of the vice president and her defense team is to divert the attention of the people from the charges against her and use "argumentum ad populum"...
What is the crime of grave threats?
by Atty. Josephus B. Jimenez - July 22, 2026 - 12:00am
It is the prosecution's thesis that the vice president committed the felony of grave threats under the Revised Penal Code.
When the judge acts as defense counsel
by Atty. Josephus B. Jimenez - July 21, 2026 - 12:00am
You should either be blind and deaf or be a rabid fanatical supporter of the vice president if you have not seen the obvious metamorphosis of at the very least three among the remaining eight minority senators, from...
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