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[erns 💗⚖️✊ @iiamerns]

Feelings do not grow old along with the body. Feelings form part of a world I don’t know, but it’s a world where there’s no time, no space, no frontiers.

- Paulo Coelho, Brida

[Kristina Conti @chronikrissys]

It would be a real pleasure to have Atty Amando Virgil Ligutan be part of NUPL. His litigation dexterity and competence would be credit to any team. It is unfortunate that he is not a member, but we are happy to note he practices people's lawyering too.

Please understand... +

[Rodel Taton @rodelriddle]

LESSONS from the 1st Week of VP Sara Duterte Impeachment Trial

📍On the Senate
✅The Senate is not an ordinary political seat; it is a position of responsibility.
✅Senators must show intelligence, grit, resilience, and the acumen to serve the people effectively.
✅Senatorial aspirants should bring more than credentials; they must demonstrate active listening, patience, resourcefulness, and strong communication skills.
✅Senators must respect co-equal Senators regardless of being a lawyer or a pardoned convict.
✅Senators should adhere to their oath of political neutrality. They must understand their role as Senator Judges.
✅Lawyers and staff supporting Senators must possess both legal expertise and practical judgment, guiding them on proper demeanor, adherence to rules, and effective decision making.

🍷For Lawyers Appearing

✅Lawyering is not a birth right; it is honed through continuous study and application.✅Lawyers must carry confidence grounded in knowledge of law and jurisprudence, coupled with practical skills.
✅Respect for the process is paramount. Every appearance demands professionalism, decorum, and fairness.
✅Above all, lawyers must show respect to all parties, recognizing that advocacy is inseparable from integrity.

📍For the Filipino people
✅Take this process as a learning experience, to vote wisely next elections.
✅Do not be swayed by false and wrong interpretations. Huwag ipaphotocopy ang pera at ibili ito sa palengke.
✅Do not engage with disinformation and propaganda. Have an educated opinion.
✅Never be tired from seeking accountability of public officials.

#Impeachment
#ImpeachmentTrial
#Philippines
#VPIndaySaraDuterte
#PBBM
#DDS
#Senate
#accountability
#Pinklawan

[erns 💗⚖️✊ @iiamerns]

Same old story. 🤡

[GMA News @gmanews]

WATCH: Cervical spine x-ray results reveal Sen. Rodante Marcoleta is suffering from “degenerative disc disease” that requires rehabilitation therapy, according to the PNP General Hospital (PNPGH).

He was also diagnosed with “mild pneumonia, according to P/LtCol Benaly Bayani, the chief of the Internal Medicine Department of the PNPGH.

Marcoleta has been confined at the PNP General Hospital since Monday, July 6, after initially complaining of chest pain and high blood pressure following his arrest over a plunder case. | via @jun_veneracion

Visit https://t.co/KqDTBMbTQD for more updates.

[Inquirer @inquirerdotnet]

'HINDI. GANITO DAPAT'

READ: Supreme Court (SC) Associate Justice Alfredo Benjamin Caguioa said this to the graduates of Manuel L. Quezon University (MLQU) School of Law. | @T2TupasINQ

READ MORE: https://t.co/6oPCsgBoax

[Rodel Taton @rodelriddle]

Notes from the Chairman of the 2026 Bar, SC AJ Samuel H. Gaerlan. Delivered in his speech before the Law graduates of San Sebastian College-Recoletos, Manila.

1️⃣ Passing the Bar is not a Right, but a Period.
It is not something guaranteed. It is a stage that marks readiness to serve, a transition into responsibility. Passing the Bar isn’t the finish line, but the beginning of a lifelong commitment to justice and community.

2️⃣ Dedicate your success.
Think of someone to whom you want to offer your triumph. When the Bar comes, that thought will inspire you to push through and give your best.

3️⃣ Have faith in yourself.
Believe in your preparation, your purpose, and your calling.

#AweSamBar2026
#LawSchool
#Lawjourney
#LawSchoolSpaces
#baexam2026
#FilipinoLawyer

[Rodel Taton @rodelriddle]

As one of the complainants, and as Counsel for the Ilonggo Lawyers and Physicians who filed cases involving the illegal use of public funds under Article 220 of the Revised Penal Code, violations of Republic Act No. 3019 (Anti‑Graft and Corrupt Practices Act), plunder under Republic Act No. 7080, and grave misconduct, we have yet to receive a copy of the Resolution allegedly dismissing the cases against Recto and Ledesma.

We note that there have been other complaints filed against them before and after us, thus we cannot issue a clearer statement at this time, until we learn which case the reports pertain to.

Nevertheless, it is a sad day for accountability and responsibility in the utilization of public funds, particularly the PhilHealth funds.

We still firmly believe there was evident bad faith in facilitating the transfer of ₱60 billion in PhilHealth reserve funds to the National Treasury, ultimately undermining the trust of the Filipino people.

The number of people from the public and private sectors coming forward to seek accountability from Recto and Ledesma through duly constituted authorities should be considered here, as this indicates that we have seen, and we do know, that something is wrong, and therefore we are taking the initiative to ask our institutions to look further into these messes.

The Filipino people, who have struggled time and time again, need this accountability now more than ever.

Pending further details, we will pursue the appropriate legal recourse on this matter.

@inquirerdotnet @ABSCBNNews @gmanews @rapplerdotcom @ManilaTimesNEWS @onenewsph

[risa hontiveros @risahontiveros]

“I love my LGBT friends, but...”

No, mahal. If we really love them, we’d fight that they enjoy the same rights as we do. We’d educate ourselves about their struggles. We’d use our straight privilege to dismantle an old system that oppresses them. ✊🏼💜

[Rodel Taton @rodelriddle]

Magmasid and think whether these Senate leadership is doing it better for the Filipinos. They are there to protect the few, criminals, and only working for their interests. Kumusta kayo?

[Joseph Morong 🇵🇭 @Joseph_Morong]

EXCLUSIVE: Sen. Rodante Marcoleta charged with plunder, indirect bribery at Ombudsman for P75M campaign donations @gmanews @24orasgms

[Nico B. Valderrama @nbvneverquits]

Lawyers cannot be expected to know everything about the law. In my 14 years in the profession, I have never met a lawyer who knows it all. I admire many colleagues who are excellent in their chosen fields and who bring honor to the legal profession—and they are many.

There are legal issues that are genuinely debatable, where an exchange of positions is both healthy and necessary. But there are also matters involving facts and legal rules that must be stated with complete accuracy. It is not enough to say that we merely “understood it differently.”

As professionals, we owe something to the legal profession, to our colleagues, and to the public: when we agree to a live or public interview and expect legal questions, we must prepare beforehand. And when confronted with a question where we are uncertain of the correctness of our answer, there is nothing wrong with politely declining to answer immediately or promising to verify and get back later.

What we say publicly carries weight. For a careless or vulnerable member of the audience, our statements may become the basis of decisions or actions that could affect not only themselves but also the people around them. We owe the public diligence, caution, and accuracy in what we say.

There is no shame in admitting the limits of our knowledge of the law. On the contrary, it is an opportunity to become better lawyers—so we may better serve our clients, uphold the profession, and speak more responsibly in public the next time.

[Quito 🌸📡|BINI Signals World Tour 2026 📡 @QuitoNitura]

@jesusfalcis Anlala nung lahat, pero most appalling yung Robinhood sa education committee. Wtf. From someone who was summa cum laude and valedictorian to someone who cant even follow proper parliamentary procedure…

[Mois3sFork @MoisesFork]

@jesusfalcis Recap for the week:
Lunes: May nadapa
Martes: May nagalit kasi nasigawan
Mierkoles: May nagputukan
Huebes: May pinatakas
Biernes: May nabuking na nagsisinungaling na SP

Another popcorn for next week.

[Richard Heydarian @RichHeydarian]

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[erns 💗⚖️✊ @iiamerns]

@News5PH Naku eh, hindi nila babasahin yan at merong video. Kahit ipa remove mo pa yan eh, maliwanag pa sa sikat ng araw sa mga video na bastos ka dahil nag butt in ka kahit floor pa ni Sen. Kilo. 😂

[Rodel Taton @rodelriddle]

To be impeached twice in the country is a story of public accountability.

[K 💫 @keifornal]

Mel Tiangco: matagal kayong hindi pumasok eh. 6 na buwan kayong nawala sa senado…

Karen Davila: tapos eto kayo tumatakbo, umiiwas sa mga pulis, umiiyak sa senado, takot na takot kayo…

HAHAHA women roasting the hell out of this stupid, cowardly senator. we love to see it! 😌

[erns 💗⚖️✊ @iiamerns]

Sinaway lang si Padilla. Ang bastos kase. Nagsasalita pa si Sen. Kiko, nag butt in pa, di ba walang respeto? Tapos feeling victim?

[Mikee 🩷💚💙 @MikeeGulla]

RESIBO: Naunang sumigaw si Boy Sili. So anong iniiyak nya na sinigawan daw siya ni Sen. Kiko? Dasurv nya un. B0b0 tlga eh! 😅👊