Thursday, November 6, 2025

The "risk picture" of the Philippines according to the World Bank

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A discussion of the 2025 “world risk” picture from the standpoint of the World Bank with emphasis on what is materially relevant for the Phi...

For the Philippines, survival and dignity lie in constitutional steadfastness, alliance integrity, and adherence to the rule of law. We must engage China with respect, the United States with loyalty, and the world with prudence — but always on terms consistent with our own legal sovereignty.

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China’s “Red Lines” and the Philippine National Interest: A Legal and Strategic Appraisal I. Introduction In early November 2025, China’s am...
Sunday, October 26, 2025

Inordinate delay is the true silent killer of justice.

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"[OPINION] Inordinate #delay: The silent killer of #justice Raymund E. Narag, PhD www.rappler.com We must thank Jesus Crispin “Boying” ...
Sunday, October 19, 2025

The Supreme Court has approved amendments to Rule 138 which institutionalise the conduct of the Bar Exams in an electronic (digital) format and on a regionalised (local testing centre) basis.

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Here is a distilled summary of the latest reform by the Supreme Court of the Philippines (SC) concerning the administration of the Bar Exami...
Sunday, October 12, 2025

CREATE MORE law (RA 12066)

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Incentives provided under the CREATE MORE law (RA 12066)  -  Key Incentives under CREATE MORE (RA 12066) 1. Reduced Corporate Income Tax und...

Philippine Exclusive Economic Zone (EEZ) and baselines, and the pro-Filipino exclusivity rules embodied in Article XII --National Economy and Patrimony -- of the 1987 Constitution

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The landmark Philippine Supreme Court (and related international) decisions and instruments that have shaped Philippine law on (1) the Exclu...

Philippine Exclusive Economic Zone (EEZ), national patrimony, and maritime sovereignty

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Landmark Supreme Court Doctrines and the 2024 Maritime Laws (RA 12064 & RA 12065) I. Constitutional Framework The 1987 Constitution ,...
Friday, October 10, 2025

Conflict of interest among public officials.

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CONFLICT OF INTEREST IN PUBLIC OFFICE UNDER THE 1987 CONSTITUTION AND PHILIPPINE LAW At least five major laws, including the 1987 Constituti...
Thursday, October 9, 2025

How to prosecute corrupt infrastructure projects: legal theories, case buildup, evidence, and litigation aspect.

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Below I give a focused legal–policy analysis of Senator Gatchalian’s allegation that some ₱10.3 billion was lost to “extremely overpriced” f...