The Supreme Court, the Catholic Bishops’ Conference of the Philippines (CBCP), and my column last week agreed that political dynasties should be reformed. However, while the Court and the CBCP likewise agreed with the Constitution that political dynasties should be prohibited, I maintain, with due respect to the Constitution’s framers, that they should be merely…
In Kapatiran Party v Congress (Aug. 26, 2026, per J Ramon Paul L. Hernando, en banc), the Supreme Court unanimously held that the 39-year inaction of Congress to pass an antidynasty law constitutes grave abuse of discretion. The ruling is a firm command to Congress to enact the law in compliance with its constitutional duty…
I was pleasantly surprised—and a little amused—that my appearance before the Senate last Wednesday as amicus curiae became “trending” and made me something of a viral “rockstar.” I have since been swarmed with hundreds of congratulatory messages, while the media have extensively quoted portions of my presentation on how to compute the votes required for…
The Foundation for Liberty and Prosperity (FLP) proudly marks 10 years of its law scholarship program (LSP) this year. Looking back at its success, I am reminded of why and how this journey began in 2016. While immensely proud of my family’s accomplishments, I have been, quite frankly, a bit disappointed that none of my…
Days ago, the time capsule for the “Museum for Liberty and Prosperity” was laid at a 3,350-square-meter commercial lot at the Alabang Global City (AGC) donated by the State Properties Corp. (SPC). This milestone marked the birth of my long-held dream of a futuristic, immersive, interactive, artificial intelligence-powered and tech-driven museum embodying the philosophy of…