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Atty. Josephus B. Jimenez
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Freedom of expression, more compelling than "sub judice"
by Atty. Josephus B. Jimenez - September 1, 2026 - 12:00am
The rule on "sub judice", which is a mere procedural protocol, enunciated by the Rules of Court, and by the Rules of the Senate Impeachment Court, to our mind, with utmost respect, cannot be made to prevail...
The continuing relevance of our national heroes
by Atty. Josephus B. Jimenez - August 31, 2026 - 12:00am
National Heroes Day, celebrated every last Monday of August, is one of our country's 12 legal holidays. T
JC Remulla or Sec. G. Teodoro for chief justice
by Atty. Josephus B. Jimenez - August 26, 2026 - 12:00am
Come November 2, 2026, Chief Justice Alexander Gesmundo is going to retire.
Respect Gov Pam's whopping political mandate
by Atty. Josephus B. Jimenez - August 25, 2026 - 12:00am
Those who are lately dropping hints of running against Governor Pam Baricuatro should study the results of the 2025 elections.
What happened to flood control in the 7th District?
by Atty. Josephus B. Jimenez - August 20, 2026 - 12:00am
Ombudsman Boying Remulla, in his recent visit to the Office of the Deputy Ombudsman for Visayas, mentioned two things that should cause some sleepless nights to the congressman, LGU leaders, the DPWH officials and...
Let Gov. Pam do her job and support her too
by Atty. Josephus B. Jimenez - August 18, 2026 - 12:00am
Regardless of your political color—whether you are a DDS, a BBM supporter, or a pinklawan—the lady is just doing her job.
Garcia, Gullas or Gica for 2028?
by Atty. Josephus B. Jimenez - August 10, 2026 - 12:00am
To give Cebuanos a fresh chance to choose non-traditional, non-transactional candidates for governor of Cebu, we should not limit our choices to former governor Gwen Garcia, incumbent Governor Pam Baricuatro, and...
CJ Davide Jr: A living inspiration for us
by Atty. Josephus B. Jimenez - July 30, 2026 - 12:00am
In these dark times of our history as a nation and as a people, we are dismayed, disappointed, and disillusioned by a seemingly endless array of scoundrels and Rasputins, scalawags, rogues, rascals, and rapscallions....
The peoples' contra SONA
by Atty. Josephus B. Jimenez - July 28, 2026 - 12:00am
The Filipinos are sick and tired of promises and excuses.
What is the crime of grave threats?
by Atty. Josephus B. Jimenez - July 22, 2026 - 12:00am
It is the prosecution's thesis that the vice president committed the felony of grave threats under the Revised Penal Code.
When the judge acts as defense counsel
by Atty. Josephus B. Jimenez - July 21, 2026 - 12:00am
You should either be blind and deaf or be a rabid fanatical supporter of the vice president if you have not seen the obvious metamorphosis of at the very least three among the remaining eight minority senators, from...
The importance of being a lawyer if you’re a senator
by Atty. Josephus B. Jimenez - July 17, 2026 - 12:00am
If I were not a lawyer but I happened to become a senator, I would rather keep my mouth shut just like Senator-judge Lito Lapid.
How to evaluate the impeachment witnesses' testimonies?
by Atty. Josephus B. Jimenez - July 15, 2026 - 12:00am
Since the impeachment proceedings are primarily governed by the Revised Rules of Court, as amended, it is important that senator-judges, especially the majority who are not lawyers, may take note of the following...
Credibility of impeachment witnesses
by Atty. Josephus B. Jimenez - July 14, 2026 - 12:00am
Based on my little knowledge of evidence, which I learned from my esteemed professors, Atty. Matoy Seno, Judge Jesus Narvios, Judge Romulo Senining, and Judge Lorenzo Paradiang, and on my limited practice in trial...
Is asking someone to kill another person a crime?
by Atty. Josephus B. Jimenez - July 10, 2026 - 12:00am
Yes, it is a crime when the actual killing is implemented but not a crime when it is merely an instruction unless it constitutes grave threats.
Culpable violation of the Constitution
by Atty. Josephus B. Jimenez - July 8, 2026 - 12:00am
One of the grounds for impeachment under Section 2, Article XI of the 1987 Philippine Constitution is culpable violation of the Constitution. Lawyers, Law professors, authors, and justices of the Supreme Court and...
Pope Leo's encyclical on humanity and AI
by Atty. Josephus B. Jimenez - July 7, 2026 - 12:00am
Last month was a very trying time for our country. Aside from a devastating earthquake, too much political upheaval rocked our government, and there was the Tacloban school shooting, Aurora drowning of athletes,...
The separation between Church and State
by Atty. Josephus B. Jimenez - July 6, 2026 - 12:00am
The active interest in, and participation of, both the Catholic Church and the Iglesia Ni Cristo in the affairs of the State calls our attention to a very fundamental principle and foundational philosophy embedded...
Gungun Gica, Cebu's rising political star  
by Atty. Josephus B. Jimenez - July 3, 2026 - 12:00am
`Mayor Gungun Gica is now a national celebrity. Even the president, according to Usec Claire Castro, has expressed agreement to his many innovations and proactive initiatives in local governance, with only a minor...
Criminal proceedings and impeachment, distinguished
by Atty. Josephus B. Jimenez - July 1, 2026 - 12:00am
Under Philippine laws and jurisprudence, there is a whale of a difference between a criminal proceedings and impeachment.
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