A Court of Appeals justice aspiring for the Supreme Court felt a whiff of the new dispensation when he asked for a meeting with a member of the Judicial and Bar Council and was rejected.

While many find President Aquino’s candor refreshing–in contrast to the ice queen Gloria Macapagal Arroyo–it has its limits. As leader of the country, every word he says counts and is taken seriously. So imagine the chagrin of the Japanese embassy officials here when, one fine morning, they read President Aquino’s remarks on political developments in [...]

While many find President Aquino’s candor refreshing–in contrast to the ice queen Gloria Macapagal Arroyo–it has its limits. As leader of the country, every word he says counts and is taken seriously.

June 30 was a happy day for most as it marked the beginning of a new administration. Many were in a celebratory mood but some in the Palace forgot that, even in joyous moments, there are rules that govern behavior of public officials. Executive Secretary Paquito "Jojo" Ochoa Jr. and his band of lawyers, including [...]

It seems former Agriculture Secretary Luis “Cito” Lorenzo knows about a lot of controversial things other than the P728-million fertilizer fund scam that his undersecretary allegedly perpetrated.

It seems former Agriculture Secretary Luis “Cito” Lorenzo knows about a lot of controversial things other than the P728-million fertilizer fund scam that his undersecretary allegedly perpetrated.

What’s wrong with outgoing Gov. Joel Reyes hosting the chief magistrate and company at his home? On Thursday and Friday last week, the Philippine Judicial Academy gathered justices and judges in the capital city of Palawan for a training-seminar on environmental law. The topic and the venue were a perfect match—where else would it have [...]

What’s wrong with outgoing Gov. Joel Reyes hosting the chief magistrate and company at his home?

{mosimage} Actress and San Miguel Corporation board member Lani Mercado-Revilla has made history as the first representative of the newly created district of Bacoor in Cavite (the 2nd district).