The inadequacy of the Harm principle By Atty. Farah G. Decano   IN a nutshell, John Stuart Mill’s discourse on “On Liberty” proposes that in order for individuals to achieve the greatest happiness[1], they must be able to enjoy three types of liberties: 1) liberty of thought and opinion; 2)…

The charm of flowers By Atty. Farah G. Decano   DECADES ago, when hospital rooms in the Philippines were in glorious white color and their bedsheets, pillows, and cabinets were also in the same snowy hue, I had this singular experience of taking a health vacation in one of them….

Guard your heart when online By Atty. Farah G. Decano   THE pandemic and social distancing policy certainly have caused isolation among many individuals.  Thus, they resort to online apps to re-establish connection.  Whether for personal or for business purposes, video calls have become a popular replacement for face to…

Dagupan Online foodie By Atty. Farah G. Decano   I was on a seefood diet. That’s how I, in jest, described my meal regimen because I ate whatever I saw. I did not discriminate. I was just never curious of what there was to chow in the restaurants or whatever…

Palabra de Honor in politics By Atty. Farah G. Decano   INTERNET definition of “Palabra de Honor,” otherwise known as “Word Of Honor,” is a verbal commitment by one person to another agreeing to do (or not do) someth‌ing in the future. The concept also demands consistency of declarations or…

The Mysteries of a Woman’s Heart By Atty. Farah G. Decano   PROBABLY, I should start with a disclaimer. A caveat sort of thing. The proceeding ruminations are based on my observations of some learned women I had the privilege of knowing. I am not making any generalizations. If there…

Media ethics in interviewing accused in detention By Atty. Farah Decano    A few weeks ago, I discussed the legalities of the media interview of the accused in detention. However, what may be legal may not necessarily be ethical. Knowing that the present ruling of the Supreme Court –that admissions…

Forever is overrated By Atty. Farah Decano   BLAME the fairytales we have read during our childhood days.  We build our dreams of love around the concept of living together “happily ever after.”  But really, should love always be about being forever together? It is sad that most opinion of…

A few great men Atty. Farah G. Decano   “FARAH, when you fight evil, evil fights back. Just fight evil, nevertheless. Larga!” These are the wise words that Archbishop Oscar V. Cruz imparted to me as I went through a nerve-wracking episode in my life. It’s been 18 years since…

Incongruence Atty. Farah G. Decano   INCONGRUENCE happens. When there is a stark difference between expectations and realizations, intentions and actions, and promises and results; the consequences are disheartening, if not infuriating. Nowadays, the incongruence in our incumbent leaders’ promises and actions is glaring.  In fact, some shamelessly flaunt this…