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Atty. Romulo B. Macalintal
Atty. Romulo B. Macalintal
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AlDub’s Thrilla at Philippine Arena
by Atty. Romulo B. Macalintal - October 27, 2015 - 10:00am
The much-awaited meeting and showing of love between Alden Richards and Maine “Yaya Dub” Mendoza, popularly known as the “AlDub” love team of the noontime show Eat, Bulaga, was a “thrilla”...
Remembering Flash Elorde
by Atty. Romulo B. Macalintal - March 16, 2015 - 4:51pm
Gabriel “Flash” Elorde deserves to be remembered by a very grateful nation. For exactly 55 years ago, or on March 16, 1960 to be exact, he brought honor and pride to our country and our people when he...
Remembering Ali and the ‘Thrilla in Manila’
by Atty. Romulo B. Macalintal - October 1, 2014 - 3:55pm
The Filipino people were indeed very fortunate to experience the thrill and excitement Ali brought to the boxing world when on October 1, 1975, or 39 years ago, his third fight against Joe Frazier was held at the...
SK polls conducive to vote buying and influence
by Atty. Romulo B. Macalintal - July 8, 2013 - 12:00am
There is the imperative and urgent need to abolish the Sangguniang Kabataan (SK) and altogether cancel its scheduled election this October 25 because it is too easy and convenient to commit vote-buying in this election...
Commentary: Controversial fight decision merits investigation
by Atty. Romulo B. Macalintal - June 11, 2012 - 9:18pm
Even Timothy Bradley was shocked, the same way that all impartial boxing enthusiasts were stunned, when he was declared the winner by a split decision in his welterweight championship bout with Filipino boxing icon...
No need to spend P100 million for ballot boxes
by Atty. Romulo B. Macalintal - April 11, 2012 - 12:00am
With due respect to the officials of the Commission on Elections (COMELEC), I believe there is no need for the poll body to spend P100 M for new ballot boxes in the 2013 elections just because of the pendency of...
In impeachment, an excluded evidence cannot be included
by Atty. Romulo B. Macalintal - March 7, 2012 - 12:00am
One of the documentary exhibits offered by the prosecution to prove its case against impeached Chief Justice Renato Corona, is the evidence purporting to show that the latter received privileges and benefits from...
Standard of proof not required in impeachment trial
by Atty. Romulo B. Macalintal - February 12, 2012 - 12:00am
Since the start of the impeachment trial of Chief Justice Renato Corona, the senator-judges, as well as the prosecutor and defense panels, are still in quandary as to the degree or standard of proof required to decide...
Motion to inhibit more political than legal
by Atty. Romulo B. Macalintal - January 30, 2012 - 12:00am
The motion filed by the defense to inhibit Senator Frank Drilon as Senator-Judge in the impeachment trial of Chief Justice Renato Corona is more political than legal.
Impeachment trial should not be conducted in a robotic manner
by Atty. Romulo B. Macalintal - January 25, 2012 - 12:00am
When our senators perform the task of judges in an impeachment case, they are not meeting as a legislative body for their function is not to make laws but to perform the constitutional mandate as “the sole...
SC not a flip-flopping court
by Atty. Romulo B. Macalintal - October 17, 2011 - 12:00am
The recent decision of the Supreme Court to “recall” the Sept. 7 resolution of its Second Division dismissing a second motion for reconsideration of the Philippine Airlines (PAL) because of a “procedural...
RH bill advocates' color is pro-life
by Atty. Romulo B. Macalintal - May 16, 2011 - 12:00am
Advocates of Reproductive Health (RH) bill revealed their “true color” when they launched “Purple Ribbon” adopting purple as its official color.
No child abuse in Willie's case
by Atty. Romulo B. Macalintal - April 17, 2011 - 12:00am
The issue of child abuse was raised against Willie Revillame by his detractors and some kibitzers over the case of six-year-old Janjan Suan who performed a macho-dance in Revillame’s top-rated TV show.
Martin & Pops: The magic still works
by Atty. Romulo B. Macalintal - February 21, 2010 - 12:00am
The truth behind that familiar and sentimental song Love is Lovelier the Second Time Around was once again proven as we watched the lively and romantic performance of these two resplendent people whose love and friendship...
Yes, Neil, breaking up is hard to do
by Atty. Romulo B. Macalintal - May 21, 2008 - 12:00am
 “Breaking up is hard to do” when you watch Neil Sedaka perform. In the almost two hours my wife and I watched his concert last night, we never had a dull moment as we sang and danced to the songs...
Today is Woman Suffrage Day
by Atty. Romulo B. Macalintal - April 30, 2008 - 12:00am
Women of the Philippines, Rejoice! Today (April 30) is Woman Suffrage Day in the Philippines. For seventy-one years ago, or on April 30, 1937, your right to participate in public and political affairs was given...
Flash Elorde, Pacquiao best of their time
by Atty. Romulo B. Macalintal - March 16, 2008 - 12:00am
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