By Atty. Farah Decano   THERE are life lessons which are heard only at the moment they are taught.  They appear to be relevant only in very specific situations.  Some are fleeting, and thus, easily forgotten. If there is any instruction that endures in every stage of our lives because…

By Atty. Farah G. Decano              A few days ago, Buhay Representative Lito Atienza was quoted saying, “[w]e do not believe in same-sex marriage because marriage is meant for a male and a female and the purpose is reproduction.”  On the same day, Supreme Court Justice Marvic Leonen, in a…

By Atty. Farah G. Decano   WHY do some parts of our history keep repeating itself?  Why do we keep electing politicians with execrable track record?  Why do we allow those who treat their constituents like mercenaries to remain in power?  Why are we easily persuaded by leaders who have…

By Atty. Farah G. Decano   BEFORE going for confession, I remember using a guide on the proper examination of conscience which to me was a list of thorough, on point and detailed questions about how we fulfill God’s ten commandments.  This helped me with my apologies and reparation for…

By Atty. Farah G. Decano             IT is sad, indeed, that the status of women in the Philippines has taken a downhill trend according to a recent Philippine Commission Women report. Our country has tried various strategies for the empowerment of women:  Women In Development in the early seventies, Women…

By Atty. Farah G. Decano   I am deeply disappointed with people who vote for candidates with shady background because they feel indebted to the latter. They return the favor after having received some appointment, promotion or assistance from these politicos. I wonder if some voters truly understand the sacredness…

Atty. Farah G. Decano   MY brother forwarded to me a video about the origins of the famous song, “Pasko Na, Sinta Ko.”  It was allegedly based on the story of Alfredo Gutierrez whose first love, Melba, left him for the United States just before Christmas. According to the narration,…

By Atty. Farah G. Decano             AS of this writing, presidential aspirant Senator Bong Go has yet to formally withdraw his candidacy for the highest post.  If we suspected that this move was upon the order of his long-time boss, President Rodrigo Duterte, it is because Senator Go has successfully…

By Atty. Farah Decano    “MAS radikal ang magmahal.” Netizens shared this statement of Presidential contender, Leni Robredo, several times through their social media accounts.  While it is not yet her official slogan for the campaign, such unusual assertion captured the imagination of the Filipinos – for how, indeed, can…

By Atty. Farah G. Decano   I shared Atty. Wilfrido Garrido’s prediction that former President Gloria Macapagal-Arroyo’s pick for the presidency was Mayor Sara Duterte.  We were probably right but PGMA bungled her strategies and failed to play Sara’s cards right. It was indeed a surprise for most, this writer…