By Clarisse Marquez My Constitutional Law professor instilled in me that the Judiciary is the only branch of the government that is non-political. This means the rule of law applies squarely to every person, regardless of status and without fear or favor. The same professor asked me if I agreed with a particular ruling of … Continue reading A Tale of Two Perspectives
By Jaira Lou V. Batangan The promise of the lottery system provides life-changing winnings. It’s a chance for the masses to dream of a better life and escape their current social and economic status. Whenever they purchase a ticket, they’re not just taking a chance on a set of numbers, they’re investing in a possibility–the … Continue reading A game of chance and public trust
By Micah Marie F. Naadat In Christopher Nolan’s award-winning masterpiece, Oppenheimer, Admiral Lewis Strauss (played by Robert Downey, Jr.), a businessman turned government official who did not see eye-to-eye with atomic bomb creator J. Robert Oppenheimer (played by Cillian Murphy), stated this famous quote, “Amateurs seek the sun and get eaten. Power stays in the … Continue reading Power Stays in the Shadows
By Rey David Gayas As I was eating my breakfast, I saw on TV the news about the People’s Initiative regarding the revision of the 1987 Philippine Constitution. Many people were clamoring about it: some were in favor, some were not. For the day’s interview, they were showing those who were saying how the signatures … Continue reading Angst
It is clear as day, I deserve a slice of chocolate cake. Our second issue, Inter Vivos, was poised to answer one question: what does the future have in store for us? Whenever I’m asked the same question, I would avoid saying anything related to law school and instead, focus on two hobbies (and maybe … Continue reading Editor’s Note
The Barrister 