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“And now the Chief Justice of the Republic of the Philippines wishes to be excused,” the last witness concluded his monologue. He spoke as if he were royalty, someone who would not be bothered to face his accusers like any ordinary litigant even as he was proud to have his day in court.

I feel very sad that on the impeachment of a chief magistrate the merit of the case on the basis of law and rule of evidence is lost in passion and emotions. Que sera, sera!

Why are some people afraid of Lady Gaga?  Is it because her lyrics are blasphemous? Is it because her attires are provocative? Or is it because her choreographers are erotic? Is her art really that dangerous so as to corrupt the minds of our allegedly impressionable and excitable young people? I don’t think so.

The reforms in the ARMM appear to be quixotic and daunting, but the reform leadership has no choice but to simply bite the bullet and forge ahead.

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