Sadness comes to mind for those who are frequently caught in the heated battles between rebels and government forces. While there are many in Mindanao who work towards peace and an understanding between great divides in ideological positions, there are as many who work towards the opposite goal. We may blame politicians, key leaders, and [...]
Bloggers’ historic act in Arroyo impeachment, nay or aye?
November 14, 2008 By 102 Comments
I have blogged a number of times here in FV criticizing the decision of the Supreme Court on the MoA-AD case arguing in the main that the development of the law on separation of powers could be heading further in the wrong direction as a consequence of the decision. Among others, I raised the following [...]
Erasing A Stigma, Assaulting The Supreme Court
November 7, 2008 By 11 Comments
Solicitor General Agnes Devanadera is wrapping up her stint as top government barrister with a bang. Tipped to ‘ascend’ to the Suopreme Court, Devanadera delivered a sharp twit to the high tribunal for allegedly violating the separation of powers in declaring the Bangsamoro Juridical Entity ancestral domain agreement unconstitutional. Devanadera’s broadside reads like a preview [...]
Index of Cotabato vs. Republic
October 17, 2008 By 24 Comments
Well, folks, for our convenience (special mention for our commenter “danilo u. ignacio”), here’s an index of The Province of Cotabato Vs. The Gov’t of the Republic of the Philippines, et al., G.R. Nos. 183591, 183572, 183893 & 183591, promulgated October 14, 2008. I strongly suggest that we read these brilliant pieces of legal writing. [...]
Rebuking A President; Alter-Egos As Scapegoats
October 15, 2008 By 11 Comments
FV scored an impressive ‘scoop’ on the mainstream press with Jon’s early posting on the Supreme Court’s decision on the Bangsamoro Juridical Entity MoA.
Supreme Court declares MOA-AD unconstitutional
October 14, 2008 By 46 Comments
With an 8-7 vote, the Supreme Court earlier today declares the Memorandum of Agreement on Ancestral Domain (MOA-AD) unconstitutional. The seven justices who dissented only stated that the issue is moot as the government has pledged not to sign the agreement anymore. While this seals the coffin of the MOA-AD and the legal issues surrounding [...]
Will New Impeachment Case VS GMA Fly?
October 11, 2008 By 12 Comments
The detractors of President Gloria Macapagal Arroyo, principled or otherwise, are making a big show this weekend of filing yet another impeachment case against the chief executive, citing as basis a plethora of issues ranging from the ZTE-NBN bribery deal to the botched Bangsamoro Juridical Entity MoA. But coffee shop talks these past week all [...]
Ameril Umbra Kato – O RLY? SRSLY?
October 5, 2008 By 90 Comments
The Bangsa Indio Homeland
September 11, 2008 By 22 Comments
In Tabon Man recently, CVJ of The Placeholder criticized my use of the word “INDIO“ to refer to the pre-Islamic, pre-Christian inhabitants of the Islands. He argued it is a pejorative term applied by the Spanish conquistadores who only thought they had reached India. Like “Filipino” he avers that it should be applied only to [...]
Of Usurpers, Negotiators, and Scapegoats
September 6, 2008 By 4 Comments
In the aftermath of the bungled Bangsamoro Juridical Entity ‘deal’ that was anchored on the ‘First Nation’ paradigm promoted by the US Institute for Peace, there’s talk going around about investigating, and charging, erstwhile GRO, I mean, GRP negotiators Rodolfo Garcia and Hermogenes Esperon (and even Jesus Dureza) for the high crime of treason. But [...]
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