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A review of the 15 days of trial of CJ Corona

This is a factual and commentary article about the past 15 days of Chief Justice Corona on impeachment trial. Most Filipinos are not fond of what's happening on the trial and is more or less puzzled about the events. What's more bothering is that some of the common people interviewed for news programs have distorted ideas on the real thing. It is likely disturbing on how some news stations' reporters' commentary creates a one-sided belief on their viewers/listeners. That is why I chose to write this article. I want to clear minds and doubts of every citizen watching the trial and let them have their own views and opinions. Although reasons why people should subscribe themselves to the trial, It should be repeated so no matter what how boring or difficult to understand the trial could be, they'd still have interest in it. ... Full story

Sec. Leila de Lima names four state prosecutors to assist in prosecuting Arroyo, Abalos, Ampatuan and Bedol for electoral sabotage

State Lawyers to Help Prosecute GMA

Comelec asks DOJ for assistance in the electoral sabotage case filed against former president Gloria Macapagal Arroyo and others ... Full story

A P 10 M condominium unit at 1902 Spanish Bay Tower, Bonifacio Ridge, Taguig City is under the name of Corona's wife

Corona Owns Properties Worth P202 M

SC Chief Justice Renato Corona challenged his accusers to find the alleged properties he owns ... Full story

Two of Chief Justice Renato Corona’s lawyers buck from the defense team a week before the Senate impeachment court convenes.

2 Lawyers Withdraw From Corona Impeach Defense Panel

A week before the Senate impeachment court is set to reconvene after the Christmas break, two of the lawyers who were supposed to take part in the defense of Supreme Court (SC) Chief Justice Renato Corona quit. ... Full story

Differing opinions on Chief Justice Renato Corona: The resolution of the case will have to rest on the prudent judgement of the senator-judges who will evaluate the evidence at hand and rule with the greater good of the people in mind.

Legal Observers Say Public Opinion Could Influence Corona Impeach Trial

It cannot be helped. Public opinion cannot be taken out of the equation when it comes to the senator-judges’ decision in the impeachment trial of Supreme Court Chief Justice Renato Corona. ... Full story

At the right time and place, Supreme Court Chief Justice Renato Corona will defend himself. In the meantime, his supporters are joining hands in keeping the judiciary strong behind him.

Marquez, Court Employees Defend SC Chief

Decrying the lower House’s act to impeach Supreme Court (SC) Chief Justice Renato Corona, SC spokesperson Midas Marquez defends the magistrate against what he considers as an assault on the rights, power, and privilege of the judiciary. ... Full story

Referred to by President Benigno Aquino III as "the man of the hour,” House Justice Committee Chair Niel Tupas Jr., other lawmakers, and members of civil society file the Articles of Impeachment against SC Chief Renato Corona.

PNoy Addresses Congressional Allies After Corona Impeach Filing

House allies get a pat on the back from the President after succeeding in gathering enough votes in the lower House to file the Articles of Impeachment against Chief Justice Renato Corona at the Senate this afternoon. ... Full story

Supporters of Chief Justice Renato Corona see the filing of Articles of Impeachment against the chief justice as an assault on the judiciary, shaking the institution that is supposed to uphold justice.

Corona Remains Steadfast in Leading Fight Vs Court Detractors

Chief Justice Renato Corona broke his silence Monday morning at the Supreme Court’s flag raising ceremony. ... Full story

Senators Chiz Escudero and Panfilo Lacson both suggest that the President and the Chief Justice take their squabble to the table rather than in public.

Solons Push For End to Malacanang-SC Rift

The squabble between the executive and the judiciary is starting to get to a level where it could cause damage to both branches of government. ... Full story

Nothing personal, President Benigno Aquino tells Chief Justice Renato Corona after rapping out a string of tirades against the justice system at the National Criminal Justice Summit.

PNoy Bashes SC in Justice Summit

In a conference intended to foster cooperation and coordination among offices involved in the criminal justice system, President Benigno Aquino hit a raw nerve when he launched a string of tirades against the Supreme Court. ... Full story

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Maricar Virtudazo

Writer by Day. Editor by Night. All-around Ghostwriter. Predates blogging but now has more social media accounts than she knows what to do with. Engaged in political punditry since 2009.