By Atty. Farah G. Decano   MENTAL calisthenics on ethical dilemmas – who has heard of this as a form of relaxation?  Well, this seems to be a favorite past time of three fiery intellectuals I know way back in the 1990s when we were merely wide-eyed young idealistic students…

By Atty. Farah G. Decano             MY father had told us, his children, to use our God-given intelligence in ascertaining the truth. He instructed us never to give up our own judgments in favor of another who is as fallible as anybody, even if he or she were a chief…

By Atty. Farah G. Decano   “ANO ba ang ipinaglalaban mo?” Madalas ito ang naitatanong natin sa mga taong tila may ngitngit  sa kanilang katawan na hindi maintindihan o tila may bumabagabag sa kanilang pagkatao. “Ang mahal ko.” Heto marahil ang  maikling sagot ng mga tumatakbo para sa  pagkapangulo.  Ano…

By Atty. Farah G. Decano   A GOOGLE search of “ism” yields Merriam-Webster’s definition of the suffix which means a manner of action or behavior characteristic of a specified person or thing.  Examples of isms are: racism, plagiarism, ageism and witticism. Like some words, “ism” has acquired another meaning or…

By Atty. Farah G. Decano   MANILA Mayor Isko Moreno finally declared his intention to run for president.   Predictably, his humble beginnings may again be his battlecry.  After all, this may seem an advantage in a country that loves underdogs. Possible contenders, Senator Ping Lacson, Davao City Mayor Sara Duterte,…

By Atty. Farah G. Decano   PRESIDENTIAL Spokesperson, Herminio “Harry” Roque, is currently being stripped down of whatever he has adorned himself with, by the constituency he is serving and by the very people he grew up with in the UP Community. He is, now, being lambasted, ridiculed and bashed…

By Atty. Farah Decano   SIX years ago, a nurse from an elderly home abroad came to my office and talked about the administration of painkillers to those who are already in the twilight of their lives.  He contended that those who were already advanced in age would be vulnerable…

By Atty. Farah G. Decano   THE rapid increase in Covid cases is now resulting in a spiked demand for expert medical attention.  Doctors, nurses, medical technologists, radiologists and other health care workers (HCWs) are overwhelmed by the influx of patients.  They are, either, dying, getting sick, or psychologically drained. …

By Atty. Farah G. Decano   I SAW this “Saluyot at Durian” tandem being pushed by some people on Facebook.  These products of the soil refer to Former Senator Bongbong Marcos and Mayor Sara Duterte.  Obviously, the spin doctors want the common tao to identify with this team for they…

By Atty. Farah G. Decano   ANOTHER interesting discussion ensued again between me and my favorite genius (read: nerd in a good way).  After a five-day hiatus from Viber, she suddenly messaged me and asked me about my thoughts on the parable of the prodigal son. I have never thought…