The Long View The phoney war By Manuel L. Quezon III Philippine Daily Inquirer First Posted 04:25:00 06/04/2009 To creatively reuse that well-known and well-worn Zen riddle, what is the sound of one chamber clapping? Constitutionally speaking, it’s silence. It’s meaningless. For all the political flatulence that took place in the House of Representatives Tuesday [...]

“Hope,” said Gandalf in the film, “is kindled.” Last night, the media basically ignored the goings-on in the House of Representatives. The question is whether the seven beacon-towers of Gondor have been lit; and if anyone will or should answer the summons. Lawyers and such have pointed out that besides what they call a “lack [...]

House Resolution No. 1109 Publish at Scribd or explore others: Business & Law taxes customs The galvanizing news came in mid-afternoon: after Con-ass resolution squeaks by the House of Representative tonight aims to approve House Resolution 1109 and thereby cause a “justiciable controversy.” As of this writing, Rep. Victor Ortega of La Union is delivering [...]

The Long View Senate can’t succeed where Rep. Arroyo failed By Manuel L. Quezon III Philippine Daily Inquirer First Posted 00:15:00 06/01/2009 On Aug. 27, 1973, Ninoy Aquino wrote to Military Commission No. 2, saying, “I understand my lawyers have stated before the Supreme Court why a Military Tribunal cannot assume jurisdiction over criminal cases [...]