Alexander Acain

Lawyer. Attorney. Avocat. Aspiring Aviator ✈️

[Alexander Acain @AlexanderAcain]

It has come to our attention that people are using our Law Firm to scam people in Russia. According to one of the would-be-victims who contacted us to verify the offer, the culprits may have been Russian prison inmates looking for naive and gullible Russians. Stay away.

[Alexander Acain @AlexanderAcain]

Teka lang! This is exactly what the US Constitution says on the vote to convict — 2/3 of members present. But the Philippine Constitution deliberately departed from this. The framers did not copy the US voting requirement. Instead, Article XI, Sec. 3(6) requires 2/3 of all Members of the Senate and not just those present. "All" means all 24, not a floating quorum-based fraction. That is precisely the interpretive fight resurfacing today over whether absent senators effectively raise the bar to convict.

[The Philippine Star @PhilippineStar]

With four senators absent and Escudero excluded, only 19 senator-judges would be voting, which means a simple majority of 10 votes would be needed to change the threshold to convict Duterte. https://t.co/QmHhWYbcc6

[Alexander Acain @AlexanderAcain]

Atty. Torreon’s petition and the recently filed Extremely Urgent Motion before the SC is not about shielding anyone from accountability — it’s about ensuring that the sovereign processes of the Philippine Republic are not bypassed by executive expediency. I hope that the SC will act on it swiftly before the window closes. #Sovereignty #RuleOfLaw

[Alexander Acain @AlexanderAcain]

And if these were genuinely suspicious transactions, why didn’t AMLC file a forfeiture case in 21 years? AMLC has the mandate, the tools, and the data since 2005. Its silence is not a footnote. It is the most important fact in this entire hearing.

[Alexander Acain @AlexanderAcain]

Splashing ₱3.8B in VP Sara’s bank transactions without forensic context is legal theater. Raw transaction tallies mean nothing without attribution, netting, and income reconciliation. This is how you poison public opinion, not how you build a forfeiture case. Totally, BS.

[GMA News @gmanews]

Aabot daw sa halos P3.8 billion ang covered at suspicious bank transactions ni Vice President Sara Duterte mula 2006 hanggang 2025.

Ayon iyan sa report na inilabas ng Anti-Money Laundering Council (AMLC) sa ikatlong araw ng House impeachment hearing laban kay Vice President Duterte nitong April 22.

Pinabulaanan naman ito ni Vice President Duterte sa inilabas niyang pahayag ngayong araw. Nanindigan siyang hindi siya kailanman nagkaroon ng kaso sa paggamit ng pondo ng bayan at may lehitimong pinanggalingan ang kanyang pera at ari-arian.

Kailan nga ba matatawag na ‘suspicious’ ang isang bank transaction? Alamin sa video na ito.

[Alexander Acain @AlexanderAcain]

Called it on March 29. Today, the US and Iran agreed to a two-week ceasefire. Negotiations begin Friday in Islamabad. No military victory — a negotiated settlement, exactly as I predicted.

[Alexander Acain @AlexanderAcain]

The reality is, Iran suffered heavy losses in this war. Ballistic missile inventories heavily depleted, naval and air defense capabilities degraded by roughly 90%, and Supreme Leader Khamenei killed in the initial strikes. The most likely outcome in the coming weeks is some form of negotiated settlement rather than outright military victory.

[Alexander Acain @AlexanderAcain]

Just asking, is there any Ph flagged vessel navigating the Strait of Hormuz? Anyway, kahit ilang tanker pa ang dumating nang ligtas, kung $110/barrel ang crude sa world market, mahal pa rin ang gasolina sa pump. Kaya nga kahit energy secure ka sa supply side, hindi pa rin nararamdaman ng ordinaryong Pilipino ang ginhawa kung global crude prices ang kalaban mo.

[GMA News @gmanews]

Iran has assured the Philippines that Philippine-flagged vessels, energy sources, and all Filipino seafarers would be allowed safe passage through the Strait of Hormuz, the Department of Foreign Affairs said on Thursday.

Read more:
https://t.co/6EdgdP0O4J

[Alexander Acain @AlexanderAcain]

The reality is, Iran suffered heavy losses in this war. Ballistic missile inventories heavily depleted, naval and air defense capabilities degraded by roughly 90%, and Supreme Leader Khamenei killed in the initial strikes. The most likely outcome in the coming weeks is some form of negotiated settlement rather than outright military victory.

[Al Jazeera English @AJEnglish]

The Pentagon is preparing for "weeks of limited ground operations" in Iran, including possible raids on Kharg Island and coastal sites near the Strait of Hormuz, US officials told US media. https://t.co/E9dh3QmQC5

[Alexander Acain @AlexanderAcain]

The Countries Most In Danger Of Running Out Of Oil via @forbes https://t.co/xkx4jM5XxH The Philippines is one of three SE Asian nations facing a severe fuel crisis if Middle East tensions persist. Yet, Congress seems more focused on political maneuvering than the soaring cost of basic goods and fuel prices. We need a national response built on Competency, Accessibility, and Reliability (CAR) framework to address this crisis. Right now, that's exactly what’s missing.⛽️🇵🇭

[Alexander Acain @AlexanderAcain]

@Home_of_Fight Chartering is the smart move for the newly affluent. But for those with truly deep pockets, the distinction between leasing and owning a Yacht vanishes into the horizon.

[Alexander Acain @AlexanderAcain]

Panyeros, panyeras, we may now shift back to videoconferencing! With the new rules on videoconferencing effective on Feb 16, 2026, and gas prices at an all-time high, online hearings are no longer just an option; they are a necessity. Less traffic, energy saver, and more lawyering. Back to the future? 🚀 #LawyerLife #PHCourts #Efficiency #digitaljustice

[Alexander Acain @AlexanderAcain]

When I am not in the Courtroom or doing contract negotiations, you can find me chasing birdies across the emerald fairways, from lush mountains to mystical shores of the Philippines 🏌️‍♂️⚓️🐬#dakakgolf #golfing

[Elon Musk @elonmusk]

Starlink is a gamechanger

[Alexander Acain @AlexanderAcain]

Following the hearings this week, the judges have 60 days to decide whether to confirm the charges.
​If they dismiss the case, it may signal that the court is strictly adhering to its evidentiary standards, potentially quieting some bias critics but upsetting victims' families. If they proceed to trial, it will be the ultimate test of the court’s ability to remain impartial while managing a massive, politically charged international case. Simply put, ICC will rise and fall or risked being dissolved if they show partiality.

[GMA News @gmanews]

Ipinresenta ng ICC Prosecution Team ang ilang dating pahayag, panayam at talumpati ni dating Pangulong Rodrigo Duterte na magpapatunay anila na may alam at may intensiyong pumatay ang dating pangulo.

Giit naman ng Duterte defense team, hindi iyon sapat na ebidensiya.

[Alexander Acain @AlexanderAcain]

Whatever happened to Deepak Chopra and all other public figures mentioned in the Epstein files serves as a stark reminder that even those who preach mindfulness and higher consciousness are not immune to the complexities and potential pitfalls of human nature and proximity to power. After all, we are still cavemen in bed and the uncontrolled sexual cravings usually lead to your destruction.

[CNN @CNN]

When the Justice Department publicly released millions of files related to Jeffrey Epstein, bestselling author and wellness guru Deepak Chopra was one of the many prominent individuals to distance himself from his onetime friend. https://t.co/ZWAeCspiX2