This Morning’s Thought

This thought came to me just when I was going out for an appointment. I texted to this to blogger friends so I would not lose it.
Anyway, I think I know why the executive department welcomed all challenges to Proclamation 1017.
Simple. Once oppositors thereto file a case in the Supreme Court, the sub judice rule [...]

All ‘Bout the Money

“All ‘Bout The Money”
by Meja
Sometimes I find another world
inside my mind
when I realise
the crazy things we do
It makes me feel ashamed to be alive
It makes me wanna run away and hide
It’s all ’bout the money
It’s all ’bout the dum dum…….
And I don’t think It’s funny
to see us fade away
It’s all ’bout the money
It’s all ’bout [...]

“Who to Arrest” for Dummies

For those who are either too lazy or too dense (read: dumb) to figure out who will be arrested in the following days, I’ll make it simpler for you…
Here’s the list of those who will be arrested:
1. Members of the Communist Party of the Philippines, New People’s Army and the Nationalist Democratic Front (if they [...]

Chronology of a Conspiracy

For my personal record purposes, I will “copy paste” the Palace’s chronology of events which alleged led to Proclamation No. 1017. I copied this from Jove’s Blog, but according to him, this is already in the OPS website.
From this, one can easily deduce who will be arrested in the forthcoming days.
CHRONOLOGY OF CONSPIRACY

Proclamation [...]

Much ado about nothing?

The Marine “stand-off” over at Fort Bonifacio may be over.
But I was shocked how agitated the people are. It seems that any soldier seeking people support, from this point on, will get a throng of people by his side.
But they should not be used this way.
And they should allow themselves to be used.
People are agitated [...]

Philippine (Acting) President’s/Vice-President’s Oath of Office

I do solemnly swear (or affirm)
that I will faithfully and conscientiously fulfill my duties as President (or Vice-President or Acting President) of the Philippines,
preserve and defend its Constitution,
execute its laws,
do justice to every man,
and consecrate myself to the service of the Nation.
So help me God. (In case of affirmation, last sentence will be omitted.)
[From [...]

Pledge of Allegiance to the Philippine Flag

I am a Filipino
I pledge my allegiance
To the flag of the Philippines
And to the country it represents
With honor, justice and freedom
That is put in motion by one nation
For God, humanity, Nature and
Country.

Philippine Patriot’s Pledge

I love the Philippines.
It is the land of my birth;
It is the home of my people.
It protects me and helps me to be strong, happy and useful.
In return, I will heed the counsel of my parents;
I will obey the rules of my school;
I will perform the duties of a patriotic, law-abiding citizen;
I will serve my [...]

Philippine Oath of Allegiance

I solemnly swear (or affirm)
that I will support and defend the Constitution of the Republic of the Philippines
and obey the laws and legal orders promulgated by the duly constituted authorities of the Philippines,
and I hereby declare that I recognize and accept the supreme authority of the Philippines
and will maintain true faith and allegiance thereto, [...]

Blog Lecture No. 58: Freedom of Expression

In an unprecendented move, Punzi’s Corner Blog shall be blog-lecturing not once, but twice in one day… but I will rely on our teacher, Fr. Joaquin Bernas, S.J. on this one…
What is the constitutional provision on freedom of speech, expression and of the press?
Article III, Section 4 of the 1987 Constitution states:
No law shall be [...]