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  •  04-01-2008, 4:15 AM 2698585

    ARROYO SUPREME COURT?

    Brutally frank views


    EDITORIAL
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    03/31/2008

    Former Chief Justice Artemio Panganiban gave a blunt view on the raging debate over the apparent capitulation of the Supreme Court (SC) to the Executive and at the same time its incursion into the authority of the Senate after ruling that former Socio-Economic Secretary Romulo Neri can invoke executive privilege to evade three key questions on the National Broadband Network (NBN) scandal.

    Panganiban did not mince words in saying the majority decision that was contained in the ponencia of Justice Teresita Leonardo de Castro and concurred in by Justices Renato Corona, Dante Tinga, Presbiterio Velasco Jr., Antonio Eduardo Nachura, and Arturo Brion “failed to check” presidential abuse; worse it imprudently expanded executive privilege to cover wrongdoings.

    Panganiban in one of his regular opinion pieces aptly named Arroyo Supreme Court?, pointed out nearly the same argument of Chief Justice Reynato Puno in his dissenting opinion: that it was hard to hide the Palace influence in the majority decision. He criticized the use of mostly baseless and inapplicable precedents and reasons to back up the decision of the majority of the Justices.

    Panganiban for instance noted that to justify Neri’s refusal to answer the three crucial questions related to his discussions with Gloria on the kickback-rich NBN deal, the majority deemed privileged conversations that took place in the performance of her duty and the majority at the same time referred to what can only be termed as a “proof-less” claim of Excutive Secretary Eduardo Ermita that Neri’s disclosures might impair the country’s diplomatic relationship with China. Yet that baseless claim of Ermita and Neri’s lawyer, for that matter, seemed to be held up by De Castro and the majority as “Grade A” evidence to justify a big criminal cover-up by Gloria and her aides.

    The decision also shifted the burden of proof to the Senate, in effect reversing a decision issued just two years ago in “Senate vs. Ermita” that places on the Executive the need to prove the necessity of secrecy. “Disclosure is the rule because the Constitution expressly mandates transparency and accountability for all officials,” Panganiban says.

    Panganiban also discussed how executive privilege was not expressly provided in the Constitution while the power to investigate in aid of legislation is expressly granted by the Constitution to Congress. “In a clash between these two prerogatives, the choice is clearly in favor of the express grant,” according to Panganiban.

    Also, Panganiban wondered if the majority even did their homework in penning the decision noting that the decision ruled against Neri’s disclosure using an inappropriate argument based on “US vs. Nixon.” The US case involved a criminal action while that of Neri’s petition related to a legislative inquiry, Panganiban asserts.

    Being the former head of the Tribunal, Panganiban lamented the missed opportunity of the SC to assert its independence by leaving a legacy in the judiciary in issuing a landmark decision. The quality of the current high court will be measured by how it will be remembered by the people, according to Panganiban.

    “An epochal Supreme Court is endearingly named after its chief, like the Davide Court or the Teehankee Court. But when it unduly legitimizes kingly excesses, it is derisively named after the president it serves, like the Marcos Supreme Court,” he says. Without directly saying it, Panganiban suggested that the Neri decision may tilt the balance in public opinion on the SC and give it the name of the Arroyo Supreme Court.

    It must quickly choose what it wants to do. Is it to serve or to check President Arroyo?, Panganiban posed the challenge to the Tribunal.

    Gloria in her political self-preservation effort has given her best to influence all who are willing to be coopted in the government.

    The SC, which is placed in a pedestal in terms of public respect, should be above all the political rot that has been the hallmark of Gloria’s administration.

    The SC giving in to Gloria further eroded the people’s hope of ever enjoying a decent government.

     

     

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  •  04-01-2008, 3:49 PM 2699066 in reply to 2698585

    Re: ARROYO SUPREME COURT?

    Putanginang mga bayarang justices!!
  •  04-02-2008, 6:06 AM 2699506 in reply to 2699066

    Re: ARROYO SUPREME COURT?

    remit_king:
    Putanginang mga bayarang justices!!

      MALAKI TALAGA ANG DUMI SA UTAK MO, PATI MGA TAONG ITO AY ISINASAMA MO SA IYONG

    UGALING MASAMA.

  •  04-02-2008, 6:56 AM 2699548 in reply to 2699506

    Re: ARROYO SUPREME COURT?

    JAYJAY101:

    remit_king:
    Putanginang mga bayarang justices!!

      MALAKI TALAGA ANG DUMI SA UTAK MO, PATI MGA TAONG ITO AY ISINASAMA MO SA IYONG

    UGALING MASAMA.

    hehehe...hindi naman siguro ganyan si Remit_King pareng Jay....and hopefuly that I will agree on it...kasi kung hindi BAYARAN ang justices... meaning LIBRE ang SERVICES nila in other words WALA silang SAHOD...in which either I can say also MGA BAYARANG SENADOR at may BUNOS PA (Pork barrel).

    In contrary to this sino ba nga namang abogado na maglilibre ng serbesyo? where in fact it is their Bread and Butter...oh..dba tama talaga...ahahaha.

    Puede din bang magkaroon ng Pork Barrel ang mga Associate Justices?...LOL


    ==============

    Aking paumanhin Akoy isang hampas lupa lamang na makitid ang utak.

    GOOD LUCK PHILIPPINES....MABUHAY ANG PILIPINO!!! "To vote is not an obligation, It is a Rights, and so it's my Rights not to Vote" MARCOS PA RIN!!

    cachifox
  •  04-02-2008, 6:57 AM 2699550 in reply to 2699506

    Re: ARROYO SUPREME COURT?

    JAYJAY101:

    remit_king:
    Putanginang mga bayarang justices!!

      MALAKI TALAGA ANG DUMI SA UTAK MO, PATI MGA TAONG ITO AY ISINASAMA MO SA IYONG

    UGALING MASAMA.

    hehehe...hindi naman siguro ganyan si Remit_King pareng Jay....and hopefuly that I will agree on it...kasi kung hindi BAYARAN ang justices... meaning LIBRE ang SERVICES nila in other words WALA silang SAHOD...in which either I can say also MGA BAYARANG SENADOR at may BUNOS PA (Pork barrel).

    In contrary to this sino ba nga namang abogado na maglilibre ng serbesyo? where in fact it is their Bread and Butter...oh..dba tama talaga...ahahaha.

    Puede din bang magkaroon ng Pork Barrel ang mga Associate Justices?...LOL


    ==============

    Aking paumanhin Akoy isang hampas lupa lamang na makitid ang utak.

    GOOD LUCK PHILIPPINES....MABUHAY ANG PILIPINO!!! "To vote is not an obligation, It is a Rights, and so it's my Rights not to Vote" MARCOS PA RIN!!

    cachifox
  •  04-02-2008, 6:58 AM 2699551 in reply to 2699506

    Re: ARROYO SUPREME COURT?

    JAYJAY101:

    remit_king:
    Putanginang mga bayarang justices!!

      MALAKI TALAGA ANG DUMI SA UTAK MO, PATI MGA TAONG ITO AY ISINASAMA MO SA IYONG

    UGALING MASAMA.

    hehehe...hindi naman siguro ganyan si Remit_King pareng Jay....and hopefuly that I will agree on it...kasi kung hindi BAYARAN ang justices... meaning LIBRE ang SERVICES nila in other words WALA silang SAHOD...in which either I can say also MGA BAYARANG SENADOR at may BUNOS PA (Pork barrel).

    In contrary to this sino ba nga namang abogado na maglilibre ng serbesyo? where in fact it is their Bread and Butter...oh..dba tama talaga...ahahaha.

    Puede din bang magkaroon ng Pork Barrel ang mga Associate Justices?...LOL


    ==============

    Aking paumanhin Akoy isang hampas lupa lamang na makitid ang utak.

    GOOD LUCK PHILIPPINES....MABUHAY ANG PILIPINO!!! "To vote is not an obligation, It is a Rights, and so it's my Rights not to Vote" MARCOS PA RIN!!

    cachifox
  •  04-02-2008, 12:03 PM 2699817 in reply to 2699551

    Re: ARROYO SUPREME COURT?

    hahahahha sino daw iyong mother puker?
    Great minds discuss ideas. Average minds discuss events. Small minds discuss people.
  •  04-02-2008, 5:11 PM 2700060 in reply to 2699817

    Re: ARROYO SUPREME COURT?

    Just because the Supreme Court did not decide in the Senate's favor does not make it an Arroyo Supreme Court.  With all due respect to former CJ Panganiban, it is the media which maliciously cultivates a negative image of the justices because the high court did not rule in favor of those who want to oust Gloria.

    As long as the Supreme Court favored the views of the rabid critics of the administration, the justices were praised to the skies as wise and independent.  Now intrigues are being proliferated against the justices who voted in favor of Neri's petition.  The Supreme Court cannot countenance the tyranny of the Senate just to avoid being branded as an Arroyo Supreme Court.  It must at all times uphold the rights of witnesses as against the harassment of the senators who are only out to fish for damaging information against the president.

     
    Respect for the Supreme Court rulings must not be selective.  As former Chief Justice Hilario Davide said,

     
    “The Rule of Law doctrine, which is at the heart of our Constitution and is a cornerstone of our democratic institutions, demands that decisions of the Supreme Court must be respected and obeyed. It must at once be stressed that the Supreme Court is the last bulwark of democracy, the guardian of the Rule of Law, and the guarantor of stability.

    “According to the Constitution, the Supreme Court's judicial power includes the duty to determine whether or not there has been grave abuse of discretion amounting to lack or excess of jurisdiction on the part of any other branch or instrumentality of the Government. Thus, while criticisms of its decisions may be allowed, such must never denigrate the decisions for they weaken not just the Supreme Court but our democratic system as well.

    “The decision in the Neri case must therefore stand and be respected unless the Supreme Court reverses itself on a motion for reconsideration seasonably filed by an aggrieved party to the case.”


    GILMORE GIRLS FOREVER
  •  04-02-2008, 5:14 PM 2700061 in reply to 2699817

    Re: ARROYO SUPREME COURT?

    Just because the Supreme Court did not decide in the Senate's favor does not make it an Arroyo Supreme Court.  With all due respect to former CJ Panganiban, it is the media which maliciously cultivates a negative image of the justices because the high court did not rule in favor of those who want to oust Gloria.

    As long as the Supreme Court favored the views of the rabid critics of the administration, the justices were praised to the skies as wise and independent.  Now intrigues are being proliferated against the justices who voted in favor of Neri's petition.  The Supreme Court cannot countenance the tyranny of the Senate just to avoid being branded as an Arroyo Supreme Court.  It must at all times uphold the rights of witnesses as against the harassment of the senators who are only out to fish for damaging information against the president.

     
    Respect for the Supreme Court rulings must not be selective.  As former Chief Justice Hilario Davide said,

     
    “The Rule of Law doctrine, which is at the heart of our Constitution and is a cornerstone of our democratic institutions, demands that decisions of the Supreme Court must be respected and obeyed. It must at once be stressed that the Supreme Court is the last bulwark of democracy, the guardian of the Rule of Law, and the guarantor of stability.

    “According to the Constitution, the Supreme Court's judicial power includes the duty to determine whether or not there has been grave abuse of discretion amounting to lack or excess of jurisdiction on the part of any other branch or instrumentality of the Government. Thus, while criticisms of its decisions may be allowed, such must never denigrate the decisions for they weaken not just the Supreme Court but our democratic system as well.

    “The decision in the Neri case must therefore stand and be respected unless the Supreme Court reverses itself on a motion for reconsideration seasonably filed by an aggrieved party to the case.”


    GILMORE GIRLS FOREVER
  •  04-02-2008, 10:59 PM 2700317 in reply to 2700061

    Re: ARROYO SUPREME COURT?

    nostalgia:

    Just because the Supreme Court did not decide in the Senate's favor does not make it an Arroyo Supreme Court.  With all due respect to former CJ Panganiban, it is the media which maliciously cultivates a negative image of the justices because the high court did not rule in favor of those who want to oust Gloria.

    As long as the Supreme Court favored the views of the rabid critics of the administration, the justices were praised to the skies as wise and independent.  Now intrigues are being proliferated against the justices who voted in favor of Neri's petition.  The Supreme Court cannot countenance the tyranny of the Senate just to avoid being branded as an Arroyo Supreme Court.  It must at all times uphold the rights of witnesses as against the harassment of the senators who are only out to fish for damaging information against the president.

     
    Respect for the Supreme Court rulings must not be selective.  As former Chief Justice Hilario Davide said,

     
    “The Rule of Law doctrine, which is at the heart of our Constitution and is a cornerstone of our democratic institutions, demands that decisions of the Supreme Court must be respected and obeyed. It must at once be stressed that the Supreme Court is the last bulwark of democracy, the guardian of the Rule of Law, and the guarantor of stability.

    “According to the Constitution, the Supreme Court's judicial power includes the duty to determine whether or not there has been grave abuse of discretion amounting to lack or excess of jurisdiction on the part of any other branch or instrumentality of the Government. Thus, while criticisms of its decisions may be allowed, such must never denigrate the decisions for they weaken not just the Supreme Court but our democratic system as well.

    “The decision in the Neri case must therefore stand and be respected unless the Supreme Court reverses itself on a motion for reconsideration seasonably filed by an aggrieved party to the case.”

    Enough of your Motherland speeches!

    All that you mentioned above are not nearly enough reason why the Supreme Court should assert itself and curtail the Senate's power of Check and Balance, and its Oversight functions. 

    You even have the gall to quote that idiot puppet Davide! He is just as guilty as the midget in turning the country into a twisted mess!

  •  04-02-2008, 11:44 PM 2700330 in reply to 2700061

    Re: ARROYO SUPREME COURT?

    nostalgia:

    Just because the Supreme Court did not decide in the Senate's favor does not make it an Arroyo Supreme Court.  With all due respect to former CJ Panganiban, it is the media which maliciously cultivates a negative image of the justices because the high court did not rule in favor of those who want to oust Gloria.

    As long as the Supreme Court favored the views of the rabid critics of the administration, the justices were praised to the skies as wise and independent.  Now intrigues are being proliferated against the justices who voted in favor of Neri's petition.  The Supreme Court cannot countenance the tyranny of the Senate just to avoid being branded as an Arroyo Supreme Court.  It must at all times uphold the rights of witnesses as against the harassment of the senators who are only out to fish for damaging information against the president.


    Respect for the Supreme Court rulings must not be selective.  As former Chief Justice Hilario Davide said,


    “The Rule of Law doctrine, which is at the heart of our Constitution and is a cornerstone of our democratic institutions, demands that decisions of the Supreme Court must be respected and obeyed. It must at once be stressed that the Supreme Court is the last bulwark of democracy, the guardian of the Rule of Law, and the guarantor of stability.

    “According to the Constitution, the Supreme Court's judicial power includes the duty to determine whether or not there has been grave abuse of discretion amounting to lack or excess of jurisdiction on the part of any other branch or instrumentality of the Government. Thus, while criticisms of its decisions may be allowed, such must never denigrate the decisions for they weaken not just the Supreme Court but our democratic system as well.

    “The decision in the Neri case must therefore stand and be respected unless the Supreme Court reverses itself on a motion for reconsideration seasonably filed by an aggrieved party to the case.”

    Davide who twisted the Constitution in order to seat an illegitimate President..What a hypocracy..The destroyer of the Constitution being quoted for the Rule of Law Doctrine, when he himself did not foloow the doctrine of the Constitution..The Constitution are now being destroyed..The Three Co-equal braches of government no longer exist. The division of the People are growing..The trust of the People in the Institution are being shuttered, and all because the Rule of Law are now being Prostituted..All Position are being given as a reward and for Loyalties sake, Congress are being bribed by Pork Barrel and Projects for the Presidents wishes. And the Court are all Corrupted because they all have been appointed due to reward, and they're loyalty does'nt reside with the Constitution but to the Chief Executive, so its Justify the name Arroyo's Supreme Court.

    All that the People want is to let the Truth be revealed..and these Governments respond is just to destroy the only institution that is revealing the Corruption inside the government, the senate..they want to shut it out completely so nothing will be revealed to the people but only what these government want the people to see..That the Pilipino's are now living in Paradise...That the Pilipino's are now enjoying the growth of the Economy..That the Pilipino's are enjoying life to the fullest, with all the prices in the Philippines are low..that medical attention are being provided to all Pilipinos..That the Pilipino's are enjoying the highest Education in the world,.That Justice are being serve equally to all,.That no one is living in Poverty and that all Pilipino are now living in the highest standard of our life..There is bountiful Jobs in the country,.that all Pilipino's are living in a Perfect Society created by these Administration without Corruption..These is all what they all want us to believe and its all due to these Administration who is founded on a very Rule of Law Doctrine of Davide. Thanks Davide for such a Perfect society, where corruption does'nt exist. IF THESE IS THE TRUTH..THEN THE "RULE OF LAW DOCTRINE" OF NOSTALGIA IS TRUE..WinkWinkWink

                                  "THE REALITY JUSTIFY THE MEANS"

  •  04-03-2008, 5:23 AM 2700428 in reply to 2700317

    Re: ARROYO SUPREME COURT?

    remit_king:
    nostalgia:

    Just because the Supreme Court did not decide in the Senate's favor does not make it an Arroyo Supreme Court.  With all due respect to former CJ Panganiban, it is the media which maliciously cultivates a negative image of the justices because the high court did not rule in favor of those who want to oust Gloria.

    As long as the Supreme Court favored the views of the rabid critics of the administration, the justices were praised to the skies as wise and independent.  Now intrigues are being proliferated against the justices who voted in favor of Neri's petition.  The Supreme Court cannot countenance the tyranny of the Senate just to avoid being branded as an Arroyo Supreme Court.  It must at all times uphold the rights of witnesses as against the harassment of the senators who are only out to fish for damaging information against the president.


    Respect for the Supreme Court rulings must not be selective.  As former Chief Justice Hilario Davide said,


    “The Rule of Law doctrine, which is at the heart of our Constitution and is a cornerstone of our democratic institutions, demands that decisions of the Supreme Court must be respected and obeyed. It must at once be stressed that the Supreme Court is the last bulwark of democracy, the guardian of the Rule of Law, and the guarantor of stability.

    “According to the Constitution, the Supreme Court's judicial power includes the duty to determine whether or not there has been grave abuse of discretion amounting to lack or excess of jurisdiction on the part of any other branch or instrumentality of the Government. Thus, while criticisms of its decisions may be allowed, such must never denigrate the decisions for they weaken not just the Supreme Court but our democratic system as well.

    “The decision in the Neri case must therefore stand and be respected unless the Supreme Court reverses itself on a motion for reconsideration seasonably filed by an aggrieved party to the case.”

    Enough of your Motherland speeches!

    All that you mentioned above are not nearly enough reason why the Supreme Court should assert itself and curtail the Senate's power of Check and Balance, and its Oversight functions. 

    You even have the gall to quote that idiot puppet Davide! He is just as guilty as the midget in turning the country into a twisted mess!

    Korek ka dyan Kabayang Remit King! Masyadong nagpipiyesta kaagad sa naging hatol ng SC eh! Ayaw talagang maubliga si Neri na mag-salita eh! Hindi na tiningnan yung pangyayari o anggulo na 2 sa mga mahistrado ay basta bumoto na lang nang walang paliwanag… Ang haba ng talumpati, pagdating sa importance ng motion for reconsideration ganun na lang, ala lang… hahahahaha Ang pinaka-sablay pa talaga, pinuri pa ang hinayupak na DAVIDE na naging puno’t dulo kung tutuusin ng pagkakawatak-watak ng bansa…

    Kung bigla kayang ipadukot ni Gloria mga mahal nya sa buhay, para gawin mga fall guys sa isang kaso. Tapos may mga makakapag-patunay para sa kanila, tapos kapag dating sa imbestigasyon gamitan sila ng EP ng gobyerno. Ano kaya magiging talumpati nyan dito? Purihin pa din kaya nya yung desisyon? Hoy Nostalgia! Bumalanse ka nga! Kaya mo bang sabihin na dapat ngang mag-salita ni Neri? Binanggit mo na din si Davide, bakit hindi mo binanggit yung dalawang sumunod sa posisyon nya? Hindi mo ba masabi, dahil taliwas ang pananaw nila Panganiban at Puno sa naging desisyon?

  •  04-03-2008, 5:47 AM 2700434 in reply to 2700428

    Re: ARROYO SUPREME COURT?

    FLER1208:
    remit_king:
    nostalgia:

    Just because the Supreme Court did not decide in the Senate's favor does not make it an Arroyo Supreme Court.  With all due respect to former CJ Panganiban, it is the media which maliciously cultivates a negative image of the justices because the high court did not rule in favor of those who want to oust Gloria.

    As long as the Supreme Court favored the views of the rabid critics of the administration, the justices were praised to the skies as wise and independent.  Now intrigues are being proliferated against the justices who voted in favor of Neri's petition.  The Supreme Court cannot countenance the tyranny of the Senate just to avoid being branded as an Arroyo Supreme Court.  It must at all times uphold the rights of witnesses as against the harassment of the senators who are only out to fish for damaging information against the president.


    Respect for the Supreme Court rulings must not be selective.  As former Chief Justice Hilario Davide said,


    “The Rule of Law doctrine, which is at the heart of our Constitution and is a cornerstone of our democratic institutions, demands that decisions of the Supreme Court must be respected and obeyed. It must at once be stressed that the Supreme Court is the last bulwark of democracy, the guardian of the Rule of Law, and the guarantor of stability.

    “According to the Constitution, the Supreme Court's judicial power includes the duty to determine whether or not there has been grave abuse of discretion amounting to lack or excess of jurisdiction on the part of any other branch or instrumentality of the Government. Thus, while criticisms of its decisions may be allowed, such must never denigrate the decisions for they weaken not just the Supreme Court but our democratic system as well.

    “The decision in the Neri case must therefore stand and be respected unless the Supreme Court reverses itself on a motion for reconsideration seasonably filed by an aggrieved party to the case.”

    Enough of your Motherland speeches!

    All that you mentioned above are not nearly enough reason why the Supreme Court should assert itself and curtail the Senate's power of Check and Balance, and its Oversight functions. 

    You even have the gall to quote that idiot puppet Davide! He is just as guilty as the midget in turning the country into a twisted mess!

    Korek ka dyan Kabayang Remit King! Masyadong nagpipiyesta kaagad sa naging hatol ng SC eh! Ayaw talagang maubliga si Neri na mag-salita eh! Hindi na tiningnan yung pangyayari o anggulo na 2 sa mga mahistrado ay basta bumoto na lang nang walang paliwanag… Ang haba ng talumpati, pagdating sa importance ng motion for reconsideration ganun na lang, ala lang… hahahahaha Ang pinaka-sablay pa talaga, pinuri pa ang hinayupak na DAVIDE na naging puno’t dulo kung tutuusin ng pagkakawatak-watak ng bansa…

    Kung bigla kayang ipadukot ni Gloria mga mahal nya sa buhay, para gawin mga fall guys sa isang kaso. Tapos may mga makakapag-patunay para sa kanila, tapos kapag dating sa imbestigasyon gamitan sila ng EP ng gobyerno. Ano kaya magiging talumpati nyan dito? Purihin pa din kaya nya yung desisyon? Hoy Nostalgia! Bumalanse ka nga! Kaya mo bang sabihin na dapat ngang mag-salita ni Neri? Binanggit mo na din si Davide, bakit hindi mo binanggit yung dalawang sumunod sa posisyon nya? Hindi mo ba masabi, dahil taliwas ang pananaw nila Panganiban at Puno sa naging desisyon?

    Wag ka nang magpanggap na balanse ka hehehe! obvious naman na ayaw mong kilalanin ang rule of law at dahil hindi pabor sa panlasa mo yung naging desisyon eh sira na kaagad ang tingin mo at nagbibigay ka na naman ng sampol diyan, pambihirang patis. Palibhasa ikaw sabi mo hindi ka nanduduro, ginagawa mo na lang, so malinaw isa ka sa mga kababayan natin na hindi marunong kumilala ng batas. hehehe!

  •  04-03-2008, 7:49 AM 2700487 in reply to 2700434

    Re: ARROYO SUPREME COURT?

    Lolo Tapoy:
    FLER1208:
    remit_king:
    nostalgia:

    Just because the Supreme Court did not decide in the Senate's favor does not make it an Arroyo Supreme Court.  With all due respect to former CJ Panganiban, it is the media which maliciously cultivates a negative image of the justices because the high court did not rule in favor of those who want to oust Gloria.

    As long as the Supreme Court favored the views of the rabid critics of the administration, the justices were praised to the skies as wise and independent.  Now intrigues are being proliferated against the justices who voted in favor of Neri's petition.  The Supreme Court cannot countenance the tyranny of the Senate just to avoid being branded as an Arroyo Supreme Court.  It must at all times uphold the rights of witnesses as against the harassment of the senators who are only out to fish for damaging information against the president.


    Respect for the Supreme Court rulings must not be selective.  As former Chief Justice Hilario Davide said,


    “The Rule of Law doctrine, which is at the heart of our Constitution and is a cornerstone of our democratic institutions, demands that decisions of the Supreme Court must be respected and obeyed. It must at once be stressed that the Supreme Court is the last bulwark of democracy, the guardian of the Rule of Law, and the guarantor of stability.

    “According to the Constitution, the Supreme Court's judicial power includes the duty to determine whether or not there has been grave abuse of discretion amounting to lack or excess of jurisdiction on the part of any other branch or instrumentality of the Government. Thus, while criticisms of its decisions may be allowed, such must never denigrate the decisions for they weaken not just the Supreme Court but our democratic system as well.

    “The decision in the Neri case must therefore stand and be respected unless the Supreme Court reverses itself on a motion for reconsideration seasonably filed by an aggrieved party to the case.”

    Enough of your Motherland speeches!

    All that you mentioned above are not nearly enough reason why the Supreme Court should assert itself and curtail the Senate's power of Check and Balance, and its Oversight functions. 

    You even have the gall to quote that idiot puppet Davide! He is just as guilty as the midget in turning the country into a twisted mess!

    Korek ka dyan Kabayang Remit King! Masyadong nagpipiyesta kaagad sa naging hatol ng SC eh! Ayaw talagang maubliga si Neri na mag-salita eh! Hindi na tiningnan yung pangyayari o anggulo na 2 sa mga mahistrado ay basta bumoto na lang nang walang paliwanag… Ang haba ng talumpati, pagdating sa importance ng motion for reconsideration ganun na lang, ala lang… hahahahaha Ang pinaka-sablay pa talaga, pinuri pa ang hinayupak na DAVIDE na naging puno’t dulo kung tutuusin ng pagkakawatak-watak ng bansa…

    Kung bigla kayang ipadukot ni Gloria mga mahal nya sa buhay, para gawin mga fall guys sa isang kaso. Tapos may mga makakapag-patunay para sa kanila, tapos kapag dating sa imbestigasyon gamitan sila ng EP ng gobyerno. Ano kaya magiging talumpati nyan dito? Purihin pa din kaya nya yung desisyon? Hoy Nostalgia! Bumalanse ka nga! Kaya mo bang sabihin na dapat ngang mag-salita ni Neri? Binanggit mo na din si Davide, bakit hindi mo binanggit yung dalawang sumunod sa posisyon nya? Hindi mo ba masabi, dahil taliwas ang pananaw nila Panganiban at Puno sa naging desisyon?

    Wag ka nang magpanggap na balanse ka hehehe! obvious naman na ayaw mong kilalanin ang rule of law at dahil hindi pabor sa panlasa mo yung naging desisyon eh sira na kaagad ang tingin mo at nagbibigay ka na naman ng sampol diyan, pambihirang patis. Palibhasa ikaw sabi mo hindi ka nanduduro, ginagawa mo na lang, so malinaw isa ka sa mga kababayan natin na hindi marunong kumilala ng batas. hehehe!

    lo honestly you think the system work sa sc?wala akong makitang totoong dahilan sa exec privi ni neri na itoy under national security...iyon ang gusto kong malaman...ano bang definition ng national security at ano ang qualification noong kay neri.....
    Great minds discuss ideas. Average minds discuss events. Small minds discuss people.
  •  04-03-2008, 9:28 AM 2700597 in reply to 2700487

    Re: ARROYO SUPREME COURT?

    prince:
    Lolo Tapoy:
    FLER1208:
    remit_king:
    nostalgia:

    Just because the Supreme Court did not decide in the Senate's favor does not make it an Arroyo Supreme Court.  With all due respect to former CJ Panganiban, it is the media which maliciously cultivates a negative image of the justices because the high court did not rule in favor of those who want to oust Gloria.

    As long as the Supreme Court favored the views of the rabid critics of the administration, the justices were praised to the skies as wise and independent.  Now intrigues are being proliferated against the justices who voted in favor of Neri's petition.  The Supreme Court cannot countenance the tyranny of the Senate just to avoid being branded as an Arroyo Supreme Court.  It must at all times uphold the rights of witnesses as against the harassment of the senators who are only out to fish for damaging information against the president.


    Respect for the Supreme Court rulings must not be selective.  As former Chief Justice Hilario Davide said,


    “The Rule of Law doctrine, which is at the heart of our Constitution and is a cornerstone of our democratic institutions, demands that decisions of the Supreme Court must be respected and obeyed. It must at once be stressed that the Supreme Court is the last bulwark of democracy, the guardian of the Rule of Law, and the guarantor of stability.

    “According to the Constitution, the Supreme Court's judicial power includes the duty to determine whether or not there has been grave abuse of discretion amounting to lack or excess of jurisdiction on the part of any other branch or instrumentality of the Government. Thus, while criticisms of its decisions may be allowed, such must never denigrate the decisions for they weaken not just the Supreme Court but our democratic system as well.

    “The decision in the Neri case must therefore stand and be respected unless the Supreme Court reverses itself on a motion for reconsideration seasonably filed by an aggrieved party to the case.”

    Enough of your Motherland speeches!

    All that you mentioned above are not nearly enough reason why the Supreme Court should assert itself and curtail the Senate's power of Check and Balance, and its Oversight functions. 

    You even have the gall to quote that idiot puppet Davide! He is just as guilty as the midget in turning the country into a twisted mess!

    Korek ka dyan Kabayang Remit King! Masyadong nagpipiyesta kaagad sa naging hatol ng SC eh! Ayaw talagang maubliga si Neri na mag-salita eh! Hindi na tiningnan yung pangyayari o anggulo na 2 sa mga mahistrado ay basta bumoto na lang nang walang paliwanag… Ang haba ng talumpati, pagdating sa importance ng motion for reconsideration ganun na lang, ala lang… hahahahaha Ang pinaka-sablay pa talaga, pinuri pa ang hinayupak na DAVIDE na naging puno’t dulo kung tutuusin ng pagkakawatak-watak ng bansa…

    Kung bigla kayang ipadukot ni Gloria mga mahal nya sa buhay, para gawin mga fall guys sa isang kaso. Tapos may mga makakapag-patunay para sa kanila, tapos kapag dating sa imbestigasyon gamitan sila ng EP ng gobyerno. Ano kaya magiging talumpati nyan dito? Purihin pa din kaya nya yung desisyon? Hoy Nostalgia! Bumalanse ka nga! Kaya mo bang sabihin na dapat ngang mag-salita ni Neri? Binanggit mo na din si Davide, bakit hindi mo binanggit yung dalawang sumunod sa posisyon nya? Hindi mo ba masabi, dahil taliwas ang pananaw nila Panganiban at Puno sa naging desisyon?

    Wag ka nang magpanggap na balanse ka hehehe! obvious naman na ayaw mong kilalanin ang rule of law at dahil hindi pabor sa panlasa mo yung naging desisyon eh sira na kaagad ang tingin mo at nagbibigay ka na naman ng sampol diyan, pambihirang patis. Palibhasa ikaw sabi mo hindi ka nanduduro, ginagawa mo na lang, so malinaw isa ka sa mga kababayan natin na hindi marunong kumilala ng batas. hehehe!

    lo honestly you think the system work sa sc?wala akong makitang totoong dahilan sa exec privi ni neri na itoy under national security...iyon ang gusto kong malaman...ano bang definition ng national security at ano ang qualification noong kay neri.....

     

    Well the words speak for itself kabayan, national security. hehehe! Ngayon kung ano man yung pinagusapan nila, pare-pareho lang tayong walang alam. Kung ang pagbabasehan natin ay yung scandal sa ZTE NBN deal eh natural walang connection. Pero hindi natin alam, baka meron pa silang ibang dahilan that concerns the national security. We can only speculate kabayan.

  •  04-03-2008, 9:31 AM 2700600 in reply to 2700597

    Re: ARROYO SUPREME COURT?

    Lolo Tapoy:
    prince:
    Lolo Tapoy:
    FLER1208:
    remit_king:
    nostalgia:

    Just because the Supreme Court did not decide in the Senate's favor does not make it an Arroyo Supreme Court.  With all due respect to former CJ Panganiban, it is the media which maliciously cultivates a negative image of the justices because the high court did not rule in favor of those who want to oust Gloria.

    As long as the Supreme Court favored the views of the rabid critics of the administration, the justices were praised to the skies as wise and independent.  Now intrigues are being proliferated against the justices who voted in favor of Neri's petition.  The Supreme Court cannot countenance the tyranny of the Senate just to avoid being branded as an Arroyo Supreme Court.  It must at all times uphold the rights of witnesses as against the harassment of the senators who are only out to fish for damaging information against the president.


    Respect for the Supreme Court rulings must not be selective.  As former Chief Justice Hilario Davide said,


    “The Rule of Law doctrine, which is at the heart of our Constitution and is a cornerstone of our democratic institutions, demands that decisions of the Supreme Court must be respected and obeyed. It must at once be stressed that the Supreme Court is the last bulwark of democracy, the guardian of the Rule of Law, and the guarantor of stability.

    “According to the Constitution, the Supreme Court's judicial power includes the duty to determine whether or not there has been grave abuse of discretion amounting to lack or excess of jurisdiction on the part of any other branch or instrumentality of the Government. Thus, while criticisms of its decisions may be allowed, such must never denigrate the decisions for they weaken not just the Supreme Court but our democratic system as well.

    “The decision in the Neri case must therefore stand and be respected unless the Supreme Court reverses itself on a motion for reconsideration seasonably filed by an aggrieved party to the case.”

    Enough of your Motherland speeches!

    All that you mentioned above are not nearly enough reason why the Supreme Court should assert itself and curtail the Senate's power of Check and Balance, and its Oversight functions. 

    You even have the gall to quote that idiot puppet Davide! He is just as guilty as the midget in turning the country into a twisted mess!

    Korek ka dyan Kabayang Remit King! Masyadong nagpipiyesta kaagad sa naging hatol ng SC eh! Ayaw talagang maubliga si Neri na mag-salita eh! Hindi na tiningnan yung pangyayari o anggulo na 2 sa mga mahistrado ay basta bumoto na lang nang walang paliwanag… Ang haba ng talumpati, pagdating sa importance ng motion for reconsideration ganun na lang, ala lang… hahahahaha Ang pinaka-sablay pa talaga, pinuri pa ang hinayupak na DAVIDE na naging puno’t dulo kung tutuusin ng pagkakawatak-watak ng bansa…

    Kung bigla kayang ipadukot ni Gloria mga mahal nya sa buhay, para gawin mga fall guys sa isang kaso. Tapos may mga makakapag-patunay para sa kanila, tapos kapag dating sa imbestigasyon gamitan sila ng EP ng gobyerno. Ano kaya magiging talumpati nyan dito? Purihin pa din kaya nya yung desisyon? Hoy Nostalgia! Bumalanse ka nga! Kaya mo bang sabihin na dapat ngang mag-salita ni Neri? Binanggit mo na din si Davide, bakit hindi mo binanggit yung dalawang sumunod sa posisyon nya? Hindi mo ba masabi, dahil taliwas ang pananaw nila Panganiban at Puno sa naging desisyon?

    Wag ka nang magpanggap na balanse ka hehehe! obvious naman na ayaw mong kilalanin ang rule of law at dahil hindi pabor sa panlasa mo yung naging desisyon eh sira na kaagad ang tingin mo at nagbibigay ka na naman ng sampol diyan, pambihirang patis. Palibhasa ikaw sabi mo hindi ka nanduduro, ginagawa mo na lang, so malinaw isa ka sa mga kababayan natin na hindi marunong kumilala ng batas. hehehe!

    lo honestly you think the system work sa sc?wala akong makitang totoong dahilan sa exec privi ni neri na itoy under national security...iyon ang gusto kong malaman...ano bang definition ng national security at ano ang qualification noong kay neri.....

     

    Well the words speak for itself kabayan, national security. hehehe! Ngayon kung ano man yung pinagusapan nila, pare-pareho lang tayong walang alam. Kung ang pagbabasehan natin ay yung scandal sa ZTE NBN deal eh natural walang connection. Pero hindi natin alam, baka meron pa silang ibang dahilan that concerns the national security. We can only speculate kabayan.

    alam ba ng sc ang pinagusapan? kung hinde, bakit sila nagconclude kaagad...at kung, oo, they can have the investigation sa senate close door...
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  •  05-09-2008, 11:14 AM 2750018 in reply to 2700600