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WHAT MATTERS MOST
The Ramas and the Garcias in the political horizon
by Atty. Josephus B. Jimenez - April 24, 2025 - 12:00am
Time shall come eventually, when the most powerful political beasts in the electoral jungle shall confront and seek to exterminate each other.
"Why have you forsaken me?"
by Atty. Josephus B. Jimenez - April 22, 2025 - 12:00am
This piece is dedicated to the Filipino voters who are always being deceived, pressured, hoodwinked, unduly influenced, and even terrorized by unscrupulous traditional politicians whose greed for money is exceeded...
Easter for the politics of Old Cebu
by Atty. Josephus B. Jimenez - April 21, 2025 - 12:00am
In less than 20 days, the whole nation shall vote. What is the quality of our politics today compared to the yesteryears?
"Woman, Behold Your Son, Behold Your Mother"
by Atty. Josephus B. Jimenez - April 17, 2025 - 12:00am
The column today is dedicated to women whose sons were killed by summary executions, wars, crimes, and other forms of extra-judicial justice systems, and to sons who lost their mothers who had to work as migrant...
"Today, you will be with me in Paradise"
by Atty. Josephus B. Jimenez - April 16, 2025 - 12:00am
If there are thieves among the incumbent public officials and those who are still running and do intend to steal public funds in order to recover their millions of campaign expenses, this column is dedicated to...
Father, forgive the trapos for they know what they are doing
by Atty. Josephus B. Jimenez - April 15, 2025 - 12:00am
For Lent, we should reflect on the Seven Last Words of Jesus. In Luke, Chapter 23, Verse 34, while being crucified, asked God; "Father, forgive them, they know not what they do."
The doctrine of privileged communication
by Atty. Josephus B. Jimenez - April 14, 2025 - 12:00am
Whenever a person makes a statement in a court pleadings or document, whatever he says there, as a general rule, cannot be used against him because it is called privileged communication, and he is absolutely immune...
Stern warnings to undesirable aliens in the Philippines
by Atty. Josephus B Jimenez - April 10, 2025 - 12:00am
There are many good foreigners in the Philippines and a good number of them are my clients, friends and colleagues in church, civic clubs and social groups.
Historical lessons from the Death March
by Atty. Josephus B. Jimenez - April 9, 2025 - 12:00am
Araw ng Kagitingan, formerly called "The Fall of Bataan" has been made positive by President Cory Aquino by renaming this day as The Day of Valor, in honor of the thousands of defenders who died trying...
May Cabinet members be compelled to attend Senate hearings?
by Atty. Josephus B. Jimenez - April 8, 2025 - 12:00am
The conflict between the Dutertes and the Marcoses has led to a major rift between President BBM and elder sister, Senator Imee Marcos.
The historical value of "Tres De Abril"
by Atty. Josephus B Jimenez - April 3, 2025 - 12:00am
If the Americans have their "Fourth of July," and the Mexicans celebrate their "Cinco de Mayo," while the Taiwanese people have their Double Ten festivities every tenth of October, we Filipinos...
The Supreme Court on ICC
by Atty. Josephus B. Jimenez - April 2, 2025 - 12:00am
Those who post stupidity in social media about the current debates on the ICC, please check your facts and know about what the Philippine Supreme Court declared about ICC jurisdiction.
Why does the ICC have jurisdiction over Duterte?
by Atty. Josephus B. Jimenez - April 1, 2025 - 12:00am
Today is April Fool’s Day, and we should all be wary of fake news from paid trolls who don’t know the meaning and consequences of what they are posting.
The Filipino voters never seem to learn
by Atty. Josephus B Jimenez - March 27, 2025 - 12:00am
The survey's showing some TV jokers leading over legal luminaries is the tragic and embarrassing brand of the Filipino electorate's unabashed stupidity.
The "crucifiction" of Mayor Mike Rama
by Atty. Josephus B. Jimenez - March 26, 2025 - 12:00am
Long before Lent, Mayor Michael Rama has already been subjected to outrageous charges, criminal, administrative, and otherwise. He was stripped of his position, barred from entering his office, his photos removed...
Lack of funds doesn’t make one a nuisance candidate
by Atty. Josephus B. Jimenez - March 23, 2025 - 12:00am
It is now clear, explicit, and categorical.
The importance of returning to the Rome Statute
by Atty Josephus B Jimenez - March 20, 2025 - 12:00am
Only nations ruled by dictators and tyrants would want to stay away from the only treaty-based International Criminal Court now supported by more than 130 civilized countries.
To be 75 today and still feeling 57
by Atty. Josephus Jimenez - March 19, 2025 - 12:00am
Today, March 19, is the Feast of St. Joseph, patron saint of good fathers.
A tribute to Archbishop Jose Palma
by Atty. Josephus Jimenez - March 18, 2025 - 12:00am
Tomorrow will be a very special day for the Archdiocese of Cebu and the suffragan dioceses of Dumaguete, Tagbilaran, Talibon, and Maasin, as well as the future suffrage diocese of Danao and Carcar.
Ramon Magsaysay, Duterte, & BBM
by Atty. Josephus B. Jimenez - March 17, 2025 - 12:00am
Today is the 68th anniversary of the tragic death of the seventh president of the Philippines, Ramon del Fierro Magsaysay, or RM, the most beloved by Filipinos, and who perished in that mysterious airplane crash...
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