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Atty. Josephus B. Jimenez
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After the polls, back to the ICC
by Atty. Josephus B. Jimenez - May 14, 2025 - 12:00am
After that election where billions were spent and many relationships had been strained or broken irretrievably, we need to refocus our attention on the pending International Criminal Court case against former president...
The quality of the elected mirrors the quality of the electors
by Atty. Josephus B. Jimenez - May 13, 2025 - 12:00am
Whether it’s the pope, senators, congressmen, governors, mayors, and councilors, the truth remains: the kind of public figures we choose is the embodiment of the nature of our decision-making, the quality of...
Impeachment hinges on election results
by Atty. Josephus B. Jimenez - May 7, 2025 - 12:00am
Filipinos who are using their coconuts know that both BBM and VP Sara are staking their necks in the upcoming elections because the winners shall join the incumbent senators in voting guilty or not guilty in the...
The metamorphosis of VP Sara Duterte
by Atty. Josephus B. Jimenez - May 6, 2025 - 12:00am
Aposematism is a term coined in 1877 by Edward Poulton to describe the art of the chameleon, which is changing colors to mislead the enemy.
What shall actors, jokers, and boxers do in the Senate?
by Atty. Josephus B. Jimenez - April 30, 2025 - 12:00am
The primordial task of senators is to make laws and not to entertain the people.
Multiple reasons to reject all political dynasties
by Atty. Josephus B. Jimenez - April 29, 2025 - 12:00am
There’s no need to choose between the Dutertes and Marcoses.
What if VP is or isn’t removed from office?
by Atty. Josephus B. Jimenez - April 25, 2025 - 12:00am
By all the looks of it, I truly believe that VP Sara is going to be acquitted by the Senate impeachment court.
The Ramas and the Garcias in the political horizon
by Atty. Josephus B. Jimenez - April 24, 2025 - 12:00am
Time shall come eventually, when the most powerful political beasts in the electoral jungle shall confront and seek to exterminate each other.
What happens if both Digong and Sara are acquitted?
by Atty. Josephus B. Jimenez - April 23, 2025 - 12:00am
The Villars, Cayetanos, and Senator Imee Marcos have declared they are for the Dutertes.
"Why have you forsaken me?"
by Atty. Josephus B. Jimenez - April 22, 2025 - 12:00am
This piece is dedicated to the Filipino voters who are always being deceived, pressured, hoodwinked, unduly influenced, and even terrorized by unscrupulous traditional politicians whose greed for money is exceeded...
Easter for the politics of Old Cebu
by Atty. Josephus B. Jimenez - April 21, 2025 - 12:00am
In less than 20 days, the whole nation shall vote. What is the quality of our politics today compared to the yesteryears?
"Woman, Behold Your Son, Behold Your Mother"
by Atty. Josephus B. Jimenez - April 17, 2025 - 12:00am
The column today is dedicated to women whose sons were killed by summary executions, wars, crimes, and other forms of extra-judicial justice systems, and to sons who lost their mothers who had to work as migrant...
"Today, you will be with me in Paradise"
by Atty. Josephus B. Jimenez - April 16, 2025 - 12:00am
If there are thieves among the incumbent public officials and those who are still running and do intend to steal public funds in order to recover their millions of campaign expenses, this column is dedicated to...
Father, forgive the trapos for they know what they are doing
by Atty. Josephus B. Jimenez - April 15, 2025 - 12:00am
For Lent, we should reflect on the Seven Last Words of Jesus. In Luke, Chapter 23, Verse 34, while being crucified, asked God; "Father, forgive them, they know not what they do."
The doctrine of privileged communication
by Atty. Josephus B. Jimenez - April 14, 2025 - 12:00am
Whenever a person makes a statement in a court pleadings or document, whatever he says there, as a general rule, cannot be used against him because it is called privileged communication, and he is absolutely immune...
The legal doctrine of executive privilege
by Atty. Josephus B. Jimenez - April 11, 2025 - 12:00am
Is the Philippine government too fixated on investigations instead of writing laws for the good of the people? Is there no more separation of powers?
Historical lessons from the Death March
by Atty. Josephus B. Jimenez - April 9, 2025 - 12:00am
Araw ng Kagitingan, formerly called "The Fall of Bataan" has been made positive by President Cory Aquino by renaming this day as The Day of Valor, in honor of the thousands of defenders who died trying...
May Cabinet members be compelled to attend Senate hearings?
by Atty. Josephus B. Jimenez - April 8, 2025 - 12:00am
The conflict between the Dutertes and the Marcoses has led to a major rift between President BBM and elder sister, Senator Imee Marcos.
The Supreme Court on ICC
by Atty. Josephus B. Jimenez - April 2, 2025 - 12:00am
Those who post stupidity in social media about the current debates on the ICC, please check your facts and know about what the Philippine Supreme Court declared about ICC jurisdiction.
Why does the ICC have jurisdiction over Duterte?
by Atty. Josephus B. Jimenez - April 1, 2025 - 12:00am
Today is April Fool’s Day, and we should all be wary of fake news from paid trolls who don’t know the meaning and consequences of what they are posting.
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