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Teaching is the act of sharing the knowledge we have been given by others ....with hope that someday, in some way....it again will be passed on--!

[❤️mariaisabel❤️ @marislopez7964]

What a friend we have in Jesus!

[❤️mariaisabel❤️ @marislopez7964]

@RommelFLopez

[❤️mariaisabel❤️ @marislopez7964]

@chinitomanager I, likewise, undervoted.
Just Bam, Kiko and Heidi and ML for partylist since Akbayan is already a sure win.
God bless the Philippines. 🙏

[Dean Mel Sta. Maria @deanmelofficial]

UNSOLICITED ADVICE TO TYRO-FILIPINO-LAWYERS INTENDING TO APPEAR BEFORE INTERNATIONAL PROCEEDINGS. I have been appearing before international arbitrators in a number of commercial arbitrations abroad since the late 1990s and I can say that what we saw last night at the Hague is not far from what is being done in international arbitrations. And so, my unsolicited advice to Filipino lawyers without experience appearing in international tribunals are the following:

1.) There is a decorum of formality in the room. Unlike in local courts where, before the hearing, opposing counsel can talk, joke and even appear to be happy with each other, in international litigation/arbitration, once you enter the court/arbitration room, the impression that you are professional adversaries even before the start of the hearing becomes clear. No talking to each other, no casual or cavalier greetings. There was a time when my opposition was a retired Philippine magistrate who was a novice in international arbitration. Because we know each other, he attempted to approach me before the hearing in the litigation room. I just smiled and gestured to stop approaching me. After the hearings, I had to talk to him and just explained that what I did was part of the unwritten decorum required. He understood. He learned.

2.) International Judges/Arbitratrors are very strict on schedules. This is very important and , unless there is truly a very compelling reason, there will be no postponements or reschedulings. That is why , in this Duterte Case, should the charges be confirmed and trial proceed, whoever will be the Filipino counsel of Duterte will most likely experience continuous trials for an average of two-weeks per setting. That is half a month per scheduled setting. So be prepared.

3.) Unlike in local courts where you can make manifestations after manifestations, nothing of that sort in international arbitration/litigation. The reason is that all concerns must already be ventilated prior to the hearings. These concerns will be resolved posthaste so that the schedule will not be disrupted.

4.) You always have to be respectful. If you do not like the forum or you wish to inhibit an arbitrator, you should do it prior to any hearing. They will stick to the schedule.

5.) Study your case very very very well. I have seen a situation when an opposing counsel asked the arbitrators that he wanted a little bit of time to go over his files, the counsel was told that it was just a waste of the arbitration's time and so , the arbitrators moved to another point.

6.) The standard is very high. In oral presentations or summations , you may even be asked about the footnotes in your submission. When I appeared in international hearings, I had all the summaries of cases ( including the footnotes) in my index cards and then in my laptop. And I had to review all of them, together with copies of the exhibits, the night before the hearing.

I have retired from active practice except in international arbitration. I learned to like the discipline involved and , yes, the scheduling.

[❤️mariaisabel❤️ @marislopez7964]

Just posted a photo https://t.co/rCsCC0mne8

[❤️mariaisabel❤️ @marislopez7964]

Just posted a photo https://t.co/oVoR4y2MQr

[❤️mariaisabel❤️ @marislopez7964]

For the love of Mommy dearest! ❤️❤️❤️
We’re still hurting (so much) but we’re sure you enjoyed much your first birthday in heaven. 🥰😍

#happy82ndbirthdaymom
#chagunding❤️
#52dayswithoutmom
#19dec2022 https://t.co/CHEA9QqddG

[❤️mariaisabel❤️ @marislopez7964]

Updating myself with updates.

#UAEVAT
#UAECorporateTax https://t.co/wOJLXemHeR

[Inquirer @inquirerdotnet]

Today's Morning Prayer. #INQPrayers

[❤️mariaisabel❤️ @marislopez7964]

Just posted a photo https://t.co/WNQuRzF8L3

[Inquirer @inquirerdotnet]

Today's Morning Prayer. #INQPrayers

[Moral Philosophy @ML_Philosophy]

REMINDER...

Tired —> Nap
Sad —> Music
Stressed —> Walk
Angry —> Exercise
Burnt out —> Read
Feeling lost —> Pray
Overthinking —> Write
Anxious —> Meditate

[❤️mariaisabel❤️ @marislopez7964]

Our matriarch has finally gone home to her Loving Heavenly Father. 🙏❤️🙏

Sending you off with loads love. ❤️❤️❤️
Rest in Peace Mommy dearest.
#tyagunding❤️
#GoneButWillNeverBeForgotten https://t.co/CEQuReUjLD

[Healing Streams of Love International Ministries @HSOL_IM]

When you don't know what to do in a situation, just pray and God will give you the answer.

[Healing Streams of Love International Ministries @HSOL_IM]

Count your blessings not your problems.

[The New York Times @nytimes]

Queen Elizabeth II left behind a legacy that blended the ancient and the modern with the help of mass media. https://t.co/P0WQxafX8d

[❤️mariaisabel❤️ @marislopez7964]

I feel like I wanna watch The Crown all over again.

#QueenElizabeth
#RoyalFamily

[WEST BROM FAN TV @ALBIONFANTV]

@RoyalFamily 70 years, 15 Prime Ministers, one Queen, R.I.P #godsavethequeen 🇬🇧

[WEST BROM FAN TV @ALBIONFANTV]

@RoyalFamily 70 years, 15 Prime Ministers, one Queen, R.I.P #godsavethequeen 🇬🇧

[FrNongnong @iskrukutoy]

If their measure of “bobo” includes the type of schools which invite VP Leni to speak and give her honours, then they put doubts on the integrity and standard of schools like UP, ADMU, and Harvard? Hmmm. Too clear naman yata who should be doubted?

[❤️mariaisabel❤️ @marislopez7964]

OEC 💯✔️
PRC 💯✔️
LTO 🤔❔

#sigelang 😂 https://t.co/FfrKCMZLuv