A balanced advance in Philippine jurisprudence
IN A DECISION that has captured national attention, the Supreme Court of the Philippines recently ruled that same-sex couples who live together may be...
HSAC at seven: From resolution to reform
THIS FEBRUARY 14, 2026, the Human Settlements Adjudication Commission (HSAC) marks its seventh anniversary, under the theme, “Seven Years of Quality in Action: From...
Hearsay in Impeachment
THE RECENT impeachment proceedings involving President Marcos have brought renewed public attention not only to politics but also to an important legal concept: hearsay....
Security, law, democracy
REPUBLIC Act No. 10168, commonly known as the Terrorism Financing Prevention and Suppression Act of 2012, is a specialized law that criminalizes the provision,...
The ICI at a crossroad
THE INDEPENDENT Commission for Infrastructure (ICI) was born from an urgent need to shed light on alleged irregularities in the government’s infrastructure spending, particularly...
Mapping Bangsamoro seats
THE BANGSAMORO Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao (BARMM) has reached a legislative milestone with the passage of Parliament Bill No. 415, a key law...
Beyond the Bar
AS OF THIS writing, the Bar results are out.
On January 7, 2026, the Supreme Court formally released the Results and List of Successful Bar...
Understanding the push for an anti-dynasty law
THE DEBATE over the Anti-Political Dynasty Act finds new urgency as key lawmakers and the executive branch signal a push for its passage including...
Transparency behind closed doors
THE INDEPENDENT Commission for Infrastructure (ICI) was created with one promise above all: transparency. Its hearings are designed to be livestreamed, open to the...
Who gets to go home?
WHEN reports surfaced that former lawmaker Zaldy Co might prefer house arrest or posting bail, one thing stood out: the complex but vital role...