Andromeda’s Vortex
Watered-down Anti-Dynasty Bill?
By Farah G. Decano THE intensifying legislative debate over regulating political dynasties centers on the proposed Anti-Dynasty Bill. The urgency has escalated, with numerous bills filed in Congress, even before the President's call to prioritize the measure. A recent proposal by Representatives Sandro Marcos and Faustino Dy III has already…
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Christmas In Our Hearts?
By Farah G. Decano HOW can the essence of love and authentic joy take root in the Filipino spirit when our deepest selves are seemingly consumed by a rising tide of hatred, profound despair, and debilitating self-pity? We must not be blamed for this overwhelming darkness that now permeates…
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The Propriety of Conduct of Government Legal Counsels
By Farah G. Decano THE role of a government legal counsel for chief executives is defined by the highest standards of integrity, not by political expediency. A government lawyer is bound by two supreme oaths: (1) the Lawyer's Oath, and (2) the Oath as a Public Official. Neither oath…
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A Fictional Apology
By Farah G. Decano “MY deepest apologies to my fellow countrymen for advancing the presidential candidacy of my brother, Ferdinand ‘Bongbong’ Marcos Jr., the namesake of my deposed late father, former President Ferdinand E. Marcos. I relentlessly pushed him to run despite my knowledge of his substance abuse issues.…
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Corruption in Legal Education?
By Farah G. Decano THE Legal Education Board (LEB) is encouraging law schools to offer a subject focused on anti-corruption in government. The initiative aims to expose students to potential careers in good governance, policy formulation, corruption investigation, and the prosecution of offenders. While existing courses like "Law on…
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