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Atty. Josephus B. Jimenez
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"Why have you forsaken me?"
by Atty. Josephus B. Jimenez - April 22, 2025 - 12:00am
This piece is dedicated to the Filipino voters who are always being deceived, pressured, hoodwinked, unduly influenced, and even terrorized by unscrupulous traditional politicians whose greed for money is exceeded...
Easter for the politics of Old Cebu
by Atty. Josephus B. Jimenez - April 21, 2025 - 12:00am
In less than 20 days, the whole nation shall vote. What is the quality of our politics today compared to the yesteryears?
"Woman, Behold Your Son, Behold Your Mother"
by Atty. Josephus B. Jimenez - April 17, 2025 - 12:00am
The column today is dedicated to women whose sons were killed by summary executions, wars, crimes, and other forms of extra-judicial justice systems, and to sons who lost their mothers who had to work as migrant...
"Today, you will be with me in Paradise"
by Atty. Josephus B. Jimenez - April 16, 2025 - 12:00am
If there are thieves among the incumbent public officials and those who are still running and do intend to steal public funds in order to recover their millions of campaign expenses, this column is dedicated to...
Father, forgive the trapos for they know what they are doing
by Atty. Josephus B. Jimenez - April 15, 2025 - 12:00am
For Lent, we should reflect on the Seven Last Words of Jesus. In Luke, Chapter 23, Verse 34, while being crucified, asked God; "Father, forgive them, they know not what they do."
The doctrine of privileged communication
by Atty. Josephus B. Jimenez - April 14, 2025 - 12:00am
Whenever a person makes a statement in a court pleadings or document, whatever he says there, as a general rule, cannot be used against him because it is called privileged communication, and he is absolutely immune...
The legal doctrine of executive privilege
by Atty. Josephus B. Jimenez - April 11, 2025 - 12:00am
Is the Philippine government too fixated on investigations instead of writing laws for the good of the people? Is there no more separation of powers?
Historical lessons from the Death March
by Atty. Josephus B. Jimenez - April 9, 2025 - 12:00am
Araw ng Kagitingan, formerly called "The Fall of Bataan" has been made positive by President Cory Aquino by renaming this day as The Day of Valor, in honor of the thousands of defenders who died trying...
May Cabinet members be compelled to attend Senate hearings?
by Atty. Josephus B. Jimenez - April 8, 2025 - 12:00am
The conflict between the Dutertes and the Marcoses has led to a major rift between President BBM and elder sister, Senator Imee Marcos.
The Supreme Court on ICC
by Atty. Josephus B. Jimenez - April 2, 2025 - 12:00am
Those who post stupidity in social media about the current debates on the ICC, please check your facts and know about what the Philippine Supreme Court declared about ICC jurisdiction.
Why does the ICC have jurisdiction over Duterte?
by Atty. Josephus B. Jimenez - April 1, 2025 - 12:00am
Today is April Fool’s Day, and we should all be wary of fake news from paid trolls who don’t know the meaning and consequences of what they are posting.
The "crucifiction" of Mayor Mike Rama
by Atty. Josephus B. Jimenez - March 26, 2025 - 12:00am
Long before Lent, Mayor Michael Rama has already been subjected to outrageous charges, criminal, administrative, and otherwise. He was stripped of his position, barred from entering his office, his photos removed...
Lack of funds doesn’t make one a nuisance candidate
by Atty. Josephus B. Jimenez - March 23, 2025 - 12:00am
It is now clear, explicit, and categorical.
Ramon Magsaysay, Duterte, & BBM
by Atty. Josephus B. Jimenez - March 17, 2025 - 12:00am
Today is the 68th anniversary of the tragic death of the seventh president of the Philippines, Ramon del Fierro Magsaysay, or RM, the most beloved by Filipinos, and who perished in that mysterious airplane crash...
Mindanao no longer solid for Duterte
by Atty. Josephus B. Jimenez - March 7, 2025 - 12:00am
While the Marcoses' north becomes more and more solid, the Dutere's south becomes more and more divided. One on one, the Dutertes can no longer hold a candle to the consolidated political strengths of the...
It never ends
by Atty. Josephus B. Jimenez - March 3, 2025 - 12:00am
For the information of candidates and their supporters, as well as for their political rivals, the 15 members of the Supreme Court reversed the Comelec in a case of a candidate for mayor in Meycauayan, Bulacan.
Reject Senate bets who betrayed the peoples' trust
by Atty. Josephus B. Jimenez - February 20, 2025 - 12:00am
We, the sovereign Filipino people, who are voting in these coming polls should be armed with the truth before we make our choices.
Understanding the Spratlys territorial dispute
by Atty. Josephus B. Jimenez - February 15, 2025 - 12:00am
Prior to making an opinion, every responsible Filipino should know the facts.
Are politicians overpaid and underworked?
by Atty. Josephus B. Jimenez - February 12, 2025 - 12:00am
Why are Filipino candidates spending millions, even billions of pesos just for political ads?
Is your congressman pro– or anti– impeachment?  
by Atty. Josephus B. Jimenez - February 10, 2025 - 12:00am
Your choices in the coming elections should depend on many factors, and one of the most important ones is how your congressman voted in the impeachment case against the vice president.
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