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…
Responsibility of the SO
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…
The politics of church donations
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…
“Ipinaglalaban Ang Minamahal”
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…
Fibber-isms and Melanisms
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,…
Can Isko fascinate the public?
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…
Cowardice in numbers
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…
End of life management
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. …
Booster shots for HCWs
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…
