It wouldn’t take a genius to figure out that the support for the impeached Vice President appears to be a matter of survival and furtherance of self interest of some men and women who will be casting their vote to determine whether or not the person who is perceived to be the “President in waiting” is allowed to proceed with her journey despite the mountain of evidence against her…from the illegal usage of confidential funds to unexplained (by any stretch of the imagination) wealth. Particularly devastating is the evidence from the Anti Money Laundering Council showing cash flow in the Vice President’s bank accounts running into the billions.
A Legacy Lived: 125 Years of San Beda
For 125 years, the halls of San Beda University have stood not only as an institution of learning but as a sacred space for formation. Founded by the Benedictine monks in 1901, San Beda was established as a Catholic institution deeply rooted in the Benedictine tradition guided by fides, scientia, and virtus. For Father Anselm M. Manalastas, OSB, one of the institution’s defining milestones lies in the very reason for its establishment: “When the monks decided to open San Beda, it was for a very specific reason, to defend the Catholic faith.”
Commissioner Charlito Mendoza: At the Helm of Public Trust
Commissioner Charlito Mendoza: At the Helm of Public Trust The Bureau of Internal Revenue has long stood as one of the most scrutinized offices – one in which every decision carried the weight of public trust. As the agency tasked with the lifeblood of the State, it exists at the intersection of power and criticism, placing insurmountable pressure on those chosen to lead it.
GARRY GO vs. LYNN CHAN-GO | G.R. NO. 243647
NOVEMBER 18, 2025 | KHO, JR., J. In a decision penned by Justice Antonio T. Kho Jr., the Court noted the lack of definition of the term under Article 55 (1) of the Family Code, prompted the SC to expound that grossly abusive conducts are acts that create a hostile, intimidating, and emotionally harmful environment … Continue reading GARRY GO vs. LYNN CHAN-GO | G.R. NO. 243647
SC Sets New Guidelines on Prosecuting Child Sexual Abuse Cases Under RA 7610 and the Revised Penal Code
SC Sets New Guidelines on Prosecuting Child Sexual Abuse Cases Under RA 7610 and the Revised Penal Code-- The ruling lays down definitive guidelines to ensure the proper prosecution of cases under these two distinct laws and provides prosecutors with a clearer framework for charging sexual offenses involving minors. More importantly, it draws a clear doctrinal distinction between cases involving a minor’s defective consent caused by adult coercion or influence, and cases where there is absolutely no consent because the victim is asleep, unconscious, or intimidated.
THE BARRISTER 