I have written at least eight columns on the outrageous flood control scams, the investigations, the apparent culprits, the laws applicable, and the personalities who could hasten the criminal prosecution, the return of the ill-gotten loot to the national treasury and the prevention of their recurrence. As a result, I have received about 800 comments…
Together with the Constitution, the Anti-Graft Law (RA 3019) and the Law of Forfeiture of Ill-Gotten Wealth (RA 1379), I consider the Ethical Standards Law (RA 6713) as the “Bible” of public officials who must therefore obey it especially amid these stupefying billion-peso pork barrel, trillion-peso legislative insertions and other mind-bending scams. All these could have…
Fulfilling his commitments, new Ombudsman (OMB) Jesus Crispin “Boying” Remulla issued his “MEMORANDUM CIRCULAR NO. 3, Series of 2025” (OMB MEMO), opening to the public—subject to certain procedural guidelines—the sworn statements of assets, liabilities, and net worth (SALNs) of all government officials filed with his office. Though his consent is not required by law, President…
As secretary of justice, Jesus Crispin “Boying” Remulla was the President’s alter ego in dispensing justice in accordance with the goals, mission and programs of the appointing authority. He is a major part of the executive team charged with the execution and implementation of the Constitution and the laws especially those involving the delivery of…
Aping the Supreme Court (and other collegiate courts), the Independent Commission on Infrastructure (ICI) announced it would keep its proceedings behind closed doors and will not allow livestreaming, TV coverage and/or viewing by the public allegedly “to avoid trial by publicity.” I respectfully disagree. THE SUPREME COURT REVIEWS PRIVATELY THE RECORDS OF APPEALED CASES that were…