tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-214422232012-01-28T01:19:44.607+08:00Jay Dejarescohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18236199330503896232noreply@blogger.comBlogger6091100tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21442223.post-59405185216765401592012-01-10T18:51:00.002+08:002012-01-10T18:54:36.501+08:00

Pilar Benitez, a sister in the Brotherhood of Christian Businessmen and Professionals tells an inspiring story of unwaivering faith in the midst of the devastation by typhoon Sendong in Iligan City. Here's her account: Dear Brothers and Sisters,Let me just share with you a heartwarming story of faith and trust in our Father. As you know, Holcim has a cement plant in Iligan, thus quite a number

Jay Dejarescohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18236199330503896232noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21442223.post-25156575063438972562012-01-01T14:10:00.000+08:002012-01-01T14:11:10.433+08:00

Friends,We wake up to a new year full of trials and uncertainty.But having had a Christmas break that was truly worthwhile and full of meaning, we are re-charged.For your good deeds, I pray with confidence God will shower you with abundant blessings this coming year.Giving is always a blessing.In our native language, “Sa inyong pagka-matabangon, ang Ginoo na’y mag-igo.”I am not praying for more

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My Christmas eve celebration was spoiled a bit by a disturbing read of a dissenting opinion of the Supreme Court that I am attaching. http://sc.judiciary.gov.ph/jurisprudence/resolutions/2011/december2011/199034_sereno.htmI am referring to the dissenting opinion of Justice Maria Lourdes Sereno in connection with the petition of Gloria Macapagal Arroyo seeking to leave the country (G.R. Nos.

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Christmas is in the air.But we must make sure Christmas is in our hearts too.The true spirit of Christmas is giving.But this time, giving should not be in the nature of exchange gifts.So many have been distressed because of the devastation brought by typhoon Sendong.Just yesterday, we received stories that the affected hinterland areas of Valencia, particularly Palimpinon, Puhagan, Mala-unay,

Jay Dejarescohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18236199330503896232noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21442223.post-558495548449814082011-10-31T20:15:00.009+08:002011-12-23T17:54:56.458+08:00

The other night, we watched a concert-for-a-cause featuring Jose Mari Chan titled “Constant Care” at the cozy open-air venue of Panglao Nature Island Resort in Bohol.The affair is a project of the radio network of the Bohol Chronicle, under the flagship of DYRD in Tagbilaran City.DYRD is marking its golden anniversary after fifty years of broadcast service.DYRD first went on the air in October

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Sad to learn: No more Jobs at Apple

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After the end of the reigning Bulls dynasty in the nineties, I have lost interest in the NBA.This morning I was casually watching the Bulls-Pacers Game 5 first round playoffs, and suddenly I felt getting into a time warp back to the nineties saga.Michael Jordan is right. Derrick Rose is going to be a star.Rose, NBA rookie of the year awardee, already played in the All-Star this year.A Chicago

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In the Philippines the Supreme Court has declared that credit card charges should only be two percent (2%) per month or twenty-four percent (24%) per annum.This drastically reduces the contractual stipulation by credit card companies, which impose as high as one hundred eleven percent (111%) of interest, penalty and finance charges on credit card holders.Based on contract, credit card companies

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I got an interesting query on life insurance. Here is the situation:Tatay lived a colorful life. In his lifetime he had a legal wife and children.Later tatay separated from his legitimate family and lived with a paramour.Tatay and paramour bore a child named R-Jay.While living with paramour, Tatay got a life insurance naming his paramour and their minor illegitimate child R-Jay as

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There are many lessons to be learned from the tragic death of Angelo T. Reyes, former Armed Forces Chief of Staff and Defense Secretary.Reyes, who served government for almost half a century, shot himself Tuesday after hearings in the senate and congress linked him to anomalies in the Armed Forces.Reyes plunged deep into depression after having been publicly pilloried in the senate hearings.He

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There is a law that allows two citizenships to Filipinos.Republic Act No. 9225 allows the retention and re-acquisition of Filipino citizenship.This law is applicable to one form of dual citizenship.The dual citizenship circumstance to which this law applies, covers natural born Filipinos who loose their Philippine citizenship. Millions of natural-born Filipinos have gone abroad to seek greener

Jay Dejarescohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18236199330503896232noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21442223.post-42064365946480745872011-01-08T15:13:00.001+08:002011-01-08T15:15:14.116+08:00

Last December 31, just before the new year dawned, I attended the annual Tale family reunion in Valencia of which I am a member by affinity.My wife, Ruby is the great-great grand daughter of Policarpio Tale and Lucia Verduguillo, who lived in Dauin, Negros Oriental generations ago.Yearly, the Tale family rewinds, replays, and rekindles the story of their ancestors Policarpio and Lucia

Jay Dejarescohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18236199330503896232noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21442223.post-34887248965965180302010-12-18T14:22:00.001+08:002011-01-08T15:15:51.254+08:00

It is not correct to say there is an absolute ban on divorce in the Philippines.Truth is, there are instances where divorce is recognized here.The trend seems to expand divorce recgonition.This is contained in Article 26 of the Family Code.“Where a marriage between a Filipino citizen and a foreigner is validly celebrated and a divorce is thereafter validly obtained abroad by the alien spouse

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I really pity Hubert Webb.After the Supreme Court acquitted him of the crime of rape with homicide, he is still vilified by the disgruntled.Some people, legal observers, maintain that a “not guilty” verdict is not tantamount to innocence.Some say the supreme court merely declared that the prosecution was not able to prove the guilt of the accused beyond reasonable doubt.This does not mean the

Jay Dejarescohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18236199330503896232noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21442223.post-84635817485950381312010-11-03T00:39:00.001+08:002011-01-08T15:15:58.897+08:00

The controversial speech writer of the President, Maria Carmen Mislang (an assistant secretary), can be held liable for violating Republic Act No. 6713, known as the Code of Conduct and Ethical Standards for public officials.While being part of a presidential delegation to Vietnam recently, the presidential speech writer made unsavory, embarrassing comments on her Twitter account by saying the

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After more than forty years in government service, former Senator Nene Pimentel is embarking on a crusade to impart to fellow citizens his core values, his wisdom and experience as a public servant.He has established the Pimentel Institute of Leadership and Governance (PILG), which serves as his springboard in spreading his crusade all over the country.The Institute launched its pilot program in

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It's good to hear Manny Pacquiao, the country's national boxing pride is going to Silliman University in Dumaguete City.He is not going to continue his studies there.He will be guest during the Silliman U's Founder's Day festivities.According to Marv Dumon in his article in examiner.com Pacquiao, who represents the province of Saranggani in the House of Representatives, will be guest of Silliman

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August 8 , 2010---One of the most successful, innovative solutions to declog the court dockets is the Supreme Court’s Justice on Wheels program.Yesterday, Justice on Wheels rolled in Dumaguete and conducted hearings at the premises of the Hall of Justice.Yesterday, there were thirteen promulgation of cases, and nine mediated cases.A total of twenty two cases were immediately acted upon, under

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I don’t know what’s with my favorite drug store, Mercury Drug Corporation, owner of the country’s largest drug store chain.For three times it has been penalized by the courts for endangering peoples’ lives when its employees negligently gave the wrong drug to its customers.Most recent incidentVery recently Mercury Drug Corporation was fined by the court of appeals P100,000 when its employee in

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A fourteen year old male student in one prominent Catholic school (name begins with "S") was sexually molested by a gay teacher.The sexual molestation happened in the student’s bedroom while the teacher was conducting after-class tutorials.The mother became uncomfortable when she noticed the child’s bedroom was locked while tutorial session were being conducted.Mother’s instinct told her to

Jay Dejarescohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18236199330503896232noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21442223.post-66163401745326734442010-05-21T23:14:00.003+08:002010-08-06T13:46:54.538+08:00

A Dumagueteno family enterprise has successfully exported their local pastry business in the United States.After thirty years, House of Silvanas, maker of the tastiest crunchy silvanas has reaped rave reviews from discriminating taste buds of American consumers. The Los Angeles Times recently featured House of Silvanas bakeshop which has opened branches in Los Angeles and San Francisco. The

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In our mandatory continuing legal education, the importance of writing good, correct English was highlighted.The correct way to write and communicate effectively is to write in very simple English (emphasis on "very").The legal profession is not insulated from people who fail to communicate effectively.I am not even referring to lawyers.There are even judges who cannot communicate their decisions

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The cat is now out of the bag.Loose talks that Nacionalista Party standard bearer Manny Villar is the secret candidate of Malacanang have gradually been confirmed.The governor of Cebu Gwendolyn Garcia, an administration ally, has confided that first gentleman Jose Miguel Arroyo had called up other members of the Garcia clan to back Villar over the official administration standard bearer Gilbert

Jay Dejarescohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18236199330503896232noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21442223.post-64537634036530308202010-03-31T01:54:00.001+08:002010-03-31T01:57:09.234+08:00

Are we looking at the face of a president after June 30?"God forbid," said one friend.Is this who Mar Roxas described as "Villarroyo"?

Jay Dejarescohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18236199330503896232noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21442223.post-56659866135806678502010-03-27T13:30:00.003+08:002010-03-27T13:40:10.767+08:00

I just learned the meaning of M.U.I attended an action group session with brothers and sisters of the BCBP last night.I am not actually in the same age bracket with my brods and sis.I was amused at how my brods and sis, couples, shared their anxities as they deal with raising their teen-age children.Their young children come home so early already---early in the morning.Chlidren don;t respond to

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The Constitutions provides a temporary succession to the Presidency in the event that no president-elect and vice-president elect shall have been chosen and qualified.From my vantage point, no hold-over President is allowed after noon of June 30.But, judging the kind of decisions coming from the Supreme Court these days, you’ll never know.There are loose talks from several quarters of a “failure

Jay Dejarescohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18236199330503896232noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21442223.post-43451287501236517222010-03-20T21:31:00.002+08:002010-03-20T21:44:14.374+08:00

To intensify the investigation of cases in the City, the Dr. Jovito Salonga Center for Law and Development conducted a training for members of the Philippine National Police-Dumaguete City (PNP-Dgte). The one-day training-seminar held at the Moot Court of the Silliman University (SU) College of Law last February 26, 2010 provided the participants with new insights on case investigation following

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The Supreme court keeps on making wrong decisions.I am not sure if again, the Supreme Court will back track and take an about face on their latest ruling.I am already noticing that in our day and age, the present Supreme Court keeps on reversing its own decisions.An example is that decision on cityhood. Another is the decision considering as resigned appointed government officials who run for

Jay Dejarescohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18236199330503896232noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21442223.post-83161162145613650092010-03-16T21:45:00.002+08:002010-03-16T21:49:41.572+08:00

Arnel Pineda should not have said 'sorry'.Nevertheless, the lead star of Journey decided to be just diplomatic by being apologetic .There is nothing to be sorry for.Arnel Pineda sang the national anthem during the Pacquiao-Clottey fight in Arlington, Texas.The National Historical Institute (NHI) didn't like it.Arnel Pineda, lead star of the rock band Journey, is a world superstar now in the

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As parents we were made to write a message to our son Joshua, who is attending his first retreat. It was to be in a sealed envelope to be opened and read aloud by Josh in one session of the retreat. This is what we wrote:March 11, 2010Our Dearest Joshua. If God were to ask us to name a gift, besides our Lord Jesus Christ, that we are most thankful for, it is God’s gift of bringing you to our

Jay Dejarescohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18236199330503896232noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21442223.post-56945805364618808792010-03-05T14:33:00.000+08:002010-08-06T13:46:22.556+08:00

I had the opportunity to examine the certificates of candidacy of the aspirants for top provincial positions in Negros Oriental.This is courtesy of a newly-launched election website www.negor2010.com that had the initiative of publishing on pdf the certificates of candidacy of candidates vying for top positions like governor, vice governor and member of congress, in Negros Oriental.This is good

Jay Dejarescohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18236199330503896232noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21442223.post-58166300206609563302010-02-24T15:00:00.003+08:002010-02-24T15:10:01.389+08:00

An old, established principle in criminal law is that an offer of compromise can be seen as an implied admission of guilt.This principle is well-entrenched, and scribbled in the rules of evidence, as well as in a stream of decisions of the supreme court.There have been reports, sourced from the side of New Bian Yek Commercial, that the camp of the honorable Valencia mayor Rodolfo V. Gonzalez, Jr

Jay Dejarescohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18236199330503896232noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21442223.post-22634836562676776102010-02-23T23:57:00.002+08:002010-02-23T23:58:47.141+08:00

Dumaguete PRESS Club,Incmourns Melimore’s demiseIt’s another sad day for MEDIA in Dumaguete. It was only a few weeks ago that we mourned the demise of media icon Press Sec. Cerge Remonde. At about noon of Feb 22, 2010, just a few days after vernacular media icon Board Member Melimore “Bokal” Saycon gave thanks to God and people for his speedy recovery, he unexpectedly succumbed to a sudden

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Facebook (FB) friends of slain former Miss Dumaguete (2007) Ann Rosefe Bernadeth Neri have aired expressions of grief, sadness, disbelief and even outright anger over her gruesome killing just before Valentines day.Others have also posted innocent facts which could develop as possible leads in solving the killing. Others continued to comment and marvel at her natural beauty, both in life, and

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Today, I shed tears for fears.I went to the dentist to have one of my lower molars extracted.I was already experiencing unbearable pain.I couldn't eat.Because of the excruciating pain, I wanted to "shout, shout, and let it all out."I always shed tears when I go to the dentist.I don't cry.Tears just roll down my side cheeks, by themselves.I have dental trauma.After the extraction, the dentist

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Certificates of Candidacy are required to be sworn in accordance with existing laws.A certificate of candidacy that is not sworn in accordance with law renders the candidate ineligible for election.CoCs must be sworn, to be eligible as candidateSection 1, of Comelec Resolution No. 8678 mandates that No person shall be elected President, Vice-President, Senators, Member of the House of

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Now that it is poltical season in the Philippines, it is quite important for us voers to know the difference between the camapign period and reality. Being aware of this distinction can speel the difference between heaven and hell. Here is a widely circulated anecdote on camapaigns and reality: While walking down the street one day, a politician is tragicallyhit by a truck and dies. His soul

Jay Dejarescohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18236199330503896232noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21442223.post-17965480831940123662010-02-06T09:38:00.001+08:002010-02-06T09:39:38.759+08:00

A rejoinder on Lola Tining......HAPPY BIRTHDAY TO TIYA TENENG ONHER 100TH BIRTHDAY !!!When I called up Tiya Teneng via long distance call from my place Michigan, USA last January 18,2010 to greet her an advance happy birthday, she was so smart to answer me immediately not typical for a 100 years old Tiya.Tiya Teneng is still a very healthy woman and has a good memory,she immediately remember me

Jay Dejarescohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18236199330503896232noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21442223.post-26244838122199963382010-02-04T23:35:00.007+08:002010-02-06T09:36:39.280+08:00

An old saying goes: You are what you eat.That is perhaps the reason for this old Chinese belief that eating pancit will bring you the blessing of long, sturdy and exciting life.Pancit is a popular Asian culinary fixture, made up of long sturdy noodles, mixed with all kinds of other spices and slices of food like pork and chicken, vegetable cuts of carrots and cabbage.Eat pancit, they say,

Jay Dejarescohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18236199330503896232noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21442223.post-79142486013215919242010-02-02T19:23:00.002+08:002010-02-02T19:25:56.981+08:00

Here is a brief write up about the benefits of Parsely (Tanglad) in cleansing our kidneys, :CLEAN YOUR KIDNEYS FOR LESS THAN $1.00Years pass by and our kidneys are filtering the blood by removing salt, poison and any unwanted entering our body. With time, the salt accumulates and this needs to undergo cleaning treatments and how are we going to overcome this?It is very easy, first take a bunch of

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Talks are rife that pragmatically there will be "hybrid" elections in May.There might be partial automated elections and partly manual elections.Some say the automated elections will only be limited in the urban areas, but the remote areas may have to conduct the elections mannually.I am not sure of the legality of conducting hybrid elections.But certainly it poses serious problems.The law says

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I recently encountered a question: Can a hold departure order (HDO) be lawfully issued in a contempt case?A hold departure order is a directive issued by a regional trial court in a criminal case preventing an accused from leaving the country.Once, a judge was asked to explain by the Supreme Court why he issued a hold departure order against a doctor who was respondent in a case for support.In

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What makes the coming May elections interesting is its unwitting attempt to follow plots of fiction movies.The May elections remind me of the notoriously controversial fantasy film "The Da Vinci Code".In that movie, it was suggested that the famous works-of-art of Leonardo Da Vinci contained cryptic codes, which became the subject of analysis by a Harvard symbologist (character played by Tom

Jay Dejarescohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18236199330503896232noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21442223.post-25230781330326961172010-01-11T23:10:00.002+08:002010-01-11T23:22:35.085+08:00

I am voicing this concern over the use of nationwide automated election system (AES) in the coming May 10 2010 local and national elections.It is susceptible or vulnerable to election cheating.I am not saying there will be cheating.I am saying the possibility is there.One of the main concerns is that the private foreign firm that supplies the election machines, Smartmatic will have access

Jay Dejarescohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18236199330503896232noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21442223.post-81955497197739815992010-01-08T19:08:00.002+08:002010-01-08T19:16:37.398+08:00

Anyone who is running for public office must know the basic things.First, how many total registered voters are there?Second, How many do I need to get my self elected?Third, Where will I get these votes?Those running for national elective posts like the presidency, vice presidency and senate know by heart the vote rich provinces and cities, and how many registered voters these provinces

Jay Dejarescohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18236199330503896232noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21442223.post-90568368873443924502009-12-29T23:13:00.000+08:002009-12-29T23:14:17.780+08:00

The congressional race in the first district is heating up.The contest is between incumbent Jocelyn S. Limkaichong and former Rep. Jacinto Paras.The camp of Paras has filed a disqualification case against Rep. Limkaichong.The ground is essentially the same as the disqualification case filed in the previous election: that Rep. Limkaichong is not a natural born Filipino.The constitution requires

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By Pia Y. Dejaresco (Guest writer)It was just two Thursdays ago (December 10) when my Physicial Education (P.E.) teacher taught his last. I was told by my homeroom advisers that our P.E. teacher, Mr. Miguel ‘Mike’ Caballero, was diagnosed with lung cancer. The fear was that the illness may not allow him to live very long, we were told.Our class was devastated by the news. Most of my classmates

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Christmas is five days away, so let me greet our friends a Merry and peaceful Christmas.Let us reflect on the significant events that happened the past year.This year was filled with tragedies and calamities.Killer typhoons were raging.Evil drew first blood in Maguindanao, killing our fellow journalists and women, even lawyers. Yet, despite the sufferings, hardships, and difficulties, we have

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I find it hard to believe that the government filed rebellion against the members of the Ampatuan clan of Maguindanao.Even with the advent of modern technology no iota of evidence---not a photograph, not a video--- has been shown of any actual public uprising and taking up of arms against the government, against any of those charged with rebellion.The Ampatuans are fiercely loyal to the Arroyo

Jay Dejarescohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18236199330503896232noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21442223.post-30823746191987258402009-12-03T22:33:00.002+08:002009-12-03T22:39:06.597+08:00

I am truly shocked at the decision of the Supreme Court which effectively held that appointive government personnel who run for public office need not resign their positions.To my mind, this is a decision that rubs salt on the wounds of Juan dela Cruz. The decision adds insult to injury.The decision means that an Comelec election supervisor can run for mayor, councilor, board member governor, or

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Journalism is one of the most dangerous profession.There is no harder evidence than the recent massacre in Maguindanao where at least eighteen of the more than fifty slain victims were journalists.The killing of journalists was literally an assault---in the deadliest fashion---on press freedom. Journalists were deliberately killed so they cannot report what was to transpire last Monday, which was

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I have read scores of articles about Manny Pacquiao in the internet.But this one caught my attention.Good read.It was written by Springs Toledo and published on the sweetscience websitehttp://www.thesweetscience.com/boxing-article/7437/deconstructing-manny/DECONSTRUCTING MANNYBy Springs Toledo Manny Pacquiao: I’m just [an] ordinary fighter...Freddie Roach (interrupting): –You’re not

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Manny Pacquiao’s systematic demolition of Puerto Rican Miguel Cotto last Sunday came at the onset of the national elections.This early, many political parties and politicians are egging Manny Pacquiao to run for a national elective office.It seems Manny has been asked to run for all national elective position except perhaps, the presidency.Is Manny Pacquiao qualified to run for any of the

Jay Dejarescohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18236199330503896232noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21442223.post-1846072939391541662009-10-24T23:15:00.006+08:002009-10-24T23:38:09.544+08:00

Recently, I wrote about a Supreme Court directive to the Ombudsman to file formal criminal charges in the Sandiganbayan against Valencia Mayor Rodolfo V. Gonzales, Jr., and his treasurer, Rolando Obanana and two private contractors.This came after the Supreme Court ruled there is sufficient basis to hold Gonzales and company for trial for violating the anti graft and corrupt practices act.They

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Sayang. Bad timing.Just as the elections are up and coming, the venerable and honorable Valencia mayor Rodolfo “Odol” V. Gonzales, Jr. will be facing criminal charges before the Sandiganbayan for graft and corruption.This came through a now-irreversible order of the Supreme Court.Together with Gonzales, also facing the same criminal raps are his municipal treasurer Rolando B. Obanana and two

Jay Dejarescohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18236199330503896232noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21442223.post-77799920211810143902009-10-17T21:38:00.002+08:002009-10-18T08:45:27.307+08:00

This week I had occassion to read the questions that came out in the last bar examinations held in September until October.For future bar examinees, there is something very important to be learned in studying or analyzing this year’s bar examination questions. It is very important for future bar examinees to get hold of the latest decisions of the Supreme Court.I saw some bar questions,

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I had lunch with Karl B. Miranda, the Assistant Solicitor General, and our conversation ranged from one topic to another.Karl, was my legislative supervisor when I worked full time in government in the office of Senator Nene Pimentel in the nineties.Karl, a graduate from the Harvard Kennedy School of government is a passionate public servant.We were guided under the leadership of Nene Pimentel,

Jay Dejarescohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18236199330503896232noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21442223.post-4254328166810372292009-10-08T18:19:00.005+08:002009-10-17T21:41:37.701+08:00

Whoever invented the phrase “act of God” must hate God.The inventor refers the phrase “act of God” to natural calamities, disasters, mayhem, perils, damages.This is unfair because it creates a mis-impression that everytime there is a natural disaster, it is a result from God’s intervention.We--- as Christians--- believe that God does not desire to harm His own children.Besides, if there is a

Jay Dejarescohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18236199330503896232noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21442223.post-77806841836884476042009-09-30T22:56:00.003+08:002009-10-01T08:07:11.014+08:00

Congress should scrap the imposition of value added tax on goods imported to the Philippines for humantarian and relief purposes.This comes in the aftermath of Typhoon Ondoy, which has ravaged Metro Manila, and rendered thousands homeless, and in need of relief from all over the world.The problem is, if relief goods are donated and brought to the Philippines, there is a VAT imposed, which is ten

Jay Dejarescohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18236199330503896232noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21442223.post-64476246072669456552009-09-20T19:53:00.001+08:002009-10-17T21:40:56.159+08:00

I fear that brownouts will mar next years automated elections.Accurate, computerized elections will depend on the stability of electricity supply.In Negros Oriental for instance, brownouts are a regular, common, scheduled occurrence.Elections are held on the second Monday of May.In Negros Oriental, brownouts are scheduled usually on Sunday.So it is not unexpected that Sunday before the elections,

Jay Dejarescohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18236199330503896232noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21442223.post-69526140846527428132009-09-20T16:48:00.000+08:002009-09-20T16:51:14.662+08:00

This week, the whole world saw the American version of “bad manners.” First, a South Carolina congressman Joe Wilson, shouted “You Lie” while their head of state, President Barack Obama was delivering a speech in Congress.America is the model of democracy. Their congress is the greatest hall where democracy is practiced. But Joe Wilson brought to the ultimate extreme, their democratic value of

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The last time I saw him, we had so much fun, it seemed there was no tomorrow.That last I heard of him, he was gone like being snatched by a thief in the night.I am talking about my high school friend Jay Glenn “Jingle” Dizon.Jingle died early morning yesterday from severe fractures at the back of his head after colliding fatally with another motorcycle in Dumaguete city It was totally

Jay Dejarescohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18236199330503896232noreply@blogger.com5tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21442223.post-86461756607206520522009-09-12T01:13:00.001+08:002009-09-13T12:48:28.881+08:00

Jocelyn S. Limkaichong shall continue to sit as member of the House representing the first district of Negros Oriental.This is the outcome of the Supreme Court resolution of July 30, 2009, after it denied “with finality” the motion for reconsideration seeking to disqualify and unseat Limkaichong.At the same time, the Supreme Court recognized that legal efforts to question Limkaichong’s

Jay Dejarescohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18236199330503896232noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21442223.post-67525392667122760322009-09-12T01:10:00.001+08:002009-09-13T12:31:30.360+08:00

September 9 2009 Mr. Ely DejarescoAtty. Elmar Jay DejarescoThe Negros ChronicleDumaguete City Dear Ely and Jay,I would like to convey to you my thanks for publishing last Sunday, September 6, 2009, the Supreme Court’s decision regarding my case.It had been a burden really for the past few years as it hampered some of my ventures. I felt that your segment had in some way provided me a sense of

Jay Dejarescohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18236199330503896232noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21442223.post-26706679872336145342009-08-27T20:54:00.004+08:002009-09-13T12:48:07.440+08:00

Let me print the reply of the governor to last week's query on the on-going road construction along Negros Oriental highways:24 August 2009ATTY. M. MIKHAIL LEE L. MAXINODirector, Dr. Jovito R. Salonga Center for Law and DevelopmentSilliman University Dear Atty. Maxino:Thank you for your letter of 19 August 2009 re the on-going road constructions in the province.May I inform you that even

Jay Dejarescohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18236199330503896232noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21442223.post-47325633360782070362009-08-20T23:24:00.002+08:002009-09-13T12:48:07.441+08:00

Let me re-print this letter asking our government officials to explain the delayed road construction projects, which is affecting not only the economy but the daily affairs of ordinary Negrenses. August 19, 2009The Honorable Dr. Emilio C. Macias IIProvincial GovernorNegros OrientalCapitol Building, Dumaguete CityThe Honorable Sangguniang PanlalawiganCapitol CompoundDumaguete CitySirs/Mesdames:We

Jay Dejarescohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18236199330503896232noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21442223.post-15680615956440022532009-08-20T10:49:00.000+08:002009-09-13T12:31:30.361+08:00

The enduring former mayor of Valencia Edgar Teves can now wear his running shoes after he was recently permitted to re-engage in politics by no less than the Supreme Court.The Supreme Court last April 28, 2009 declared Edgar Teves can run for public office in the 2010 elections….if it happens.Edgar was convicted of violating Section 3(h), Republic Act (R.A.) No. 3019, or the Anti-Graft and

Jay Dejarescohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18236199330503896232noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21442223.post-62908988849090475382009-08-14T23:20:00.003+08:002009-09-13T12:47:40.606+08:00

We hear Malacanang is eyeing the purchase of a P1.2-Billion presidential plane, akin to that of Airforce One.Ten percent of P1.2-Billion is P120-million.Assuming that President Arroyo is stepping down in June next year, why on Earth would she be interested in purchasing a new plane that will cost taxpayers P1.2-billion.How many foreign trips will she be taking with less than one year left in her

Jay Dejarescohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18236199330503896232noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21442223.post-76895271598145307922009-08-14T21:42:00.001+08:002009-09-13T12:33:17.241+08:00

Reputable news publications committed the “greatest” sin in journalism when they announced to the world that a living person was dead.It didn’t help that the person attributed to have died was the President, the highest government officer of the land, Gloria Macapagal Arroyo.This happened during the burial of former President Cory Aquino.Some publications, among them the Manila Bulletin, wrote

Jay Dejarescohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18236199330503896232noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21442223.post-50741664854937752872009-08-09T20:29:00.001+08:002009-09-13T12:47:40.606+08:00

Report: Arroyo dined in New York for P1M. Palace responds: No taxpayer's money spent. Commentary: I think somebody's missing the point here. It's a question of values. Thoughtless extravagance in expenses for pleasure or display, during a period of acute public want, is not only immoral. Its illegal---if I still recall my civil code correctly.

Jay Dejarescohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18236199330503896232noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21442223.post-51728200086066714692009-08-01T09:42:00.008+08:002009-09-13T12:33:17.241+08:00

The nation will principally remember Cory as the restorer of Philippine democracy.Being the nation’s, and Asia’s first female head of state, her ascension to political power was so dramatic when she, a mere housewife, toppled a regime that ruled using the barrel of the gun. In my perspective Cory left a political legacy that ought to be a lesson for all politicians. More than a political lesson

Jay Dejarescohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18236199330503896232noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21442223.post-39952762233213983682009-07-29T22:39:00.003+08:002009-07-29T22:53:37.831+08:00

Towing services provide assistance to vehicles that are distressed, as well as those who violate parking ordinances.Today my distressed vehicle was towed.I don't know what went wrong but the vehilce stalled even as I pressed on the gas.I called my friend who runs a repair shop, who then called towing services.Since the vehicle was "automatic transmission", the vehicle had to be carried entirely

Jay Dejarescohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18236199330503896232noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21442223.post-79626519362896462802009-07-28T20:05:00.004+08:002009-09-13T12:33:30.680+08:00

Atorvastatin rings a bell for those with high cholesterol.I have been told that this is one of the medicines the prices of which will be sliced to as much as fifty percent.This is a result of the cheap medicines law.Atorvastatin calcium is the generic name.In the market, it is commonly known as Lipitor.In the Philippines, Lipitor costs P60 to P70 per 20mg.This is quite an expensive medicine.Thus

Jay Dejarescohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18236199330503896232noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21442223.post-43889686842517775672009-07-26T22:43:00.001+08:002009-09-13T12:33:43.460+08:00

Last Saturday, I had the privilege of acquainting with a person named Jabez.Fr. Mario Bije, SVD introduced me to Jabez’ prayer. Fr. Mario told me, he thinks he has been given the gift of prayer-healing.Jabez, the priest says, is peculiarly special.Among his brothers, Jabez was more honorable.Yet, Jabez was born from pain.I don’t know how many mothers would name a son, Jabez.Jabez means giving

Jay Dejarescohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18236199330503896232noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21442223.post-88037891394631639772009-07-22T20:46:00.007+08:002009-09-13T12:34:04.961+08:00

There is that taste of delicious, home-cooked food at McKenzie Rex in Singapore.Memories of Mckenzie Rex popped up while thinking of that tasty, crunchy little squid, that is their specialty.We enjoyed all the food that we ordered at Mckenzie Rex.It's an unassuming restaurant at No. 66 Prinsep Street, nearby Raffles Hotel.It was introduced to us by our cousins Ella and Marnie who also told us

Jay Dejarescohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18236199330503896232noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21442223.post-34997561547421091072009-07-19T18:55:00.002+08:002009-09-13T12:49:09.875+08:00

I am shocked at the reality that in Negros Oriental and Dumaguete City, brownouts are an ordinary occurrence.Residents are simply made to accept the reality that day-long brownouts are experiences that people just have to accept.How pathetic.No wonder Negros Oriental and Dumaguete City remains to be one of the poorest provinces in the country.When brownouts occur, everything is in a

Jay Dejarescohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18236199330503896232noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21442223.post-53506996268887679352009-07-17T10:38:00.014+08:002009-09-13T12:34:17.019+08:00

You can't choose which judge should officiate a marriage.Under our family law, judges are authorized to solemnize marriages.There are practical reasons why couples would prefer judges to solemnize their marriages.Most noticeable are those couples where one is a foreigner.They usually tie the knot before a judge. It's mainly because of facility and convenience.Less hassle.If couples want a

Jay Dejarescohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18236199330503896232noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21442223.post-29405594054140666132009-07-15T20:08:00.002+08:002009-09-13T12:34:38.500+08:00

I availed of the PLDT landline plus promo of PLDT.The promo provides existing PLDT landline subcsribers of another telephone line.This second line is wireless like an ordinary cell phone.You can call from anywhere.Anywhere you make a call, as long as the called party is in Metro Manila area, there will be no long distance charges.For instance, if I bring my wireless landline to Cebu or Dumaguete

Jay Dejarescohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18236199330503896232noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21442223.post-67856976987580950552009-07-11T12:59:00.001+08:002009-07-11T13:00:18.812+08:00

Michael Jackson has died, but there is yet no final resting place for him. There is talk about having the global pop icon buried in his erstwhile Neverland Ranch, which Michael Jackson owned and transformed into a fantasy land. It is private property. There are rules to be followed before one can be buried in a place other than cemetery. In Santa Barbara California , there is an application to be

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Dear Tito Lourding and Tita Mercia.I pray that both you and Tita Mercia will recover soon, by the grace of God. I firmly believe in God's infinite healing power. Thanking the Lord for good health is my daily prayer, for He alone controls our health and physical well-being. That we remain in good health is solely attribuable to God's goodness and mercy. That is my belief. I will include you and

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There is now a new requirement for adoption in the Philippines.Republic Act No. 9523 is entitled "An Act requiring certification of the Department Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) to decalre a child legally available for adoption as a pre-requisite for adoption proceedings."Under the rules and regulations recently promulgated, the secretary of DSWD or his representative, has the power to

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Jay Dejarescohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18236199330503896232noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21442223.post-84514068189091546572009-06-28T13:00:00.007+08:002009-06-28T13:35:49.920+08:00

The Supreme Court second division has dismissed the civil defamation suit filed by Bais City Mayor Hector C. Villanueva against two national dailies, Philippine Daily Inquirer and Manila Bulletin, and its editorial personnel.Villanueva sued the two newspapers when it erroneously published, just before the 1992 elections, that Hector Villanueva had been disqualified as a mayoralty candidate. This

Jay Dejarescohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18236199330503896232noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21442223.post-91630110498159835692009-06-28T12:44:00.002+08:002009-06-28T12:53:34.286+08:00

June 28 2009---The Supreme Court deferred until December 31, 2009 the implementation of the Rule on Mandatory Legal Aid Service, which should have taken effect on July 1. Instead, the Rule will take effect on January 1, 2010.Under the Rule, every practicing lawyer will be mandated to render a minimum of 60 hours of free legal aid services to indigent litigants yearly, among others.The Rule is

Jay Dejarescohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18236199330503896232noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21442223.post-72311613671681804342009-06-27T13:04:00.000+08:002009-06-28T12:50:50.190+08:00

Jay Dejarescohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18236199330503896232noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21442223.post-38447163348006394882009-06-26T10:37:00.001+08:002009-06-28T12:50:50.190+08:00

Jay Dejarescohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18236199330503896232noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21442223.post-83632452354947142262009-06-26T10:31:00.001+08:002009-06-28T12:50:50.191+08:00

I Just Can't Stop Loving You.

Jay Dejarescohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18236199330503896232noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21442223.post-76975477225209287052009-06-26T09:02:00.011+08:002009-06-28T12:50:50.191+08:00

This morning Friday June 26, 2009 I woke up hearing the news that Michael Jackson has died.I was first infomed about Michael Jackson's death via text message and I immediately turned on CNN.I felt a prick in my heart upon hearing the news.I never admitted it but I was, I am, a Michael Jackson fan.Who isn't?Michael Jackson's superstardom spanned generations.I am one who grew up in radio.I was a

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There is a fresh buzz world in the world of journalism ---citizen journalism.The phrase citizen journalism hogged the spotlight recently during the political upheaval in Iran.The theocratic government is trying to suppress the flow of information in Iran.Foreign journalists are booted out of the country, while the locals are arrested.That is why demonstrators, protesters, are trying to report

Jay Dejarescohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18236199330503896232noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21442223.post-60341362055588020902009-06-21T12:55:00.000+08:002009-06-21T12:56:46.597+08:00

The turmoil in Tehran could likely escalate. Blood may continue to ooze on the streets. The Ayatollah may crush the street protests, but such would only be a pyrrhic victory, as it would come at the heels of international condemnation, and the further isolation of Iran not only from the west, but from its neighbors in the middle east. The bludgeoning of demonstrators by the Iranian government

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A Philippine baseball record was set last June 12, Independence day, when 14 year-old Felipe Claudio "Dio" Remollo, became the youngest baseball player to hit a homerun in a regulation game at the Rizal Memorial Stadium in Manila. The historic Rizal Stadium hosts the same field where baseball greats like Babe Ruth and Lou Gehrig made their respective homeruns when they played in the

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My wife and I had a pleasant, and surprisingly sumptous lunch at Meisters today.It was 1 p.m. and coming from a meeting, I was hungry.We walked from Paseo deo Roxas to Greenbelt 4.We had decided to have lunch at Meisters (by Almon Marina) at the food court.I was about to order the footlong, but decided to shove it upon seeing the 6-inch-with-pasta combo.I was surprised both tasted so delicious.It

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Randy Bugarin shared his thoughts about Tambobo Bay in Siaton. Here are his thoughts"Jay,In the June 7 issue of the Chronicle you cited a law giving local governments the right to levy fees on use of natural resources and the public domain i.e. Tambobo Bay. Problem is these fees would apply to all and sundry, not just foreigners. Otherwise the imposition would be discriminatory. What would

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I attended the hearing this morning at the National Telecommunications Commission for the application of Negros Broadcasting and Publishing Corporation to install and operate a 1 KW FM station in Tanjay City. There being no oppositors, I proceeded to present the witnesses in the same hearing. Formal offer is due within fifteen days.

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The last time I visited Tambobo Bay in Siaton, I was mesmerized by the beauty of this natural resource.I will say without batting an eyelash that Tambobo Bay stands as one of the province’s crown jewel for tourism.Perhaps, we will leave it to another generation of political and economic visionaries to cultivate this rich natural resource.Tambobo Bay, in case you may not know, uniquely formed

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Senators Jamby Madrigal, Jinggoy Estrada, and Ramon Revilla Jr. appeared very excited in holding the Senate hearing on the Katrina Halili-Jayden Kho sex scandal.I don't know if these three senators are now the faces of the "new" Philippine Senate.The quality of our new crop of senators can immediately be assessed by the questions they raised during the hearing.Anyway, I was amused at many things

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It seems Makati City Mayor Jejomar Binay, one of the early presidentiables is indeed ready for next years elections.He has his own band to make noise during the campaign period.I attended a hearing at the Makati City Hall this morning.What greeted me was the march of a band, with members wearing a uniform of yellow-green combination.Binay's the consummate boy scout. Ever ready.Fight, Rambotito.

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Senator Ramon Bong Revilla Jr. has called a doctor "maniac".This doctor happens to be that young celebrity boyfriend of Vicki Belo, the one who runs that medical company that alters, mangles, human body parts mainly---or solely---for "public works".Circulating around the internet are the video of sexual encounters of this doctor, named Hayden Kho (some pronounce it "Hidden" Kho, others "Hiding"

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It was a bit of a surprising news when the Supreme Court scrapped the disbarment of the lawyer who was responsible for leaking the 2003 bar exam questions in Mercantile Law.Instead, the court commuted the "death sentence" down to a seven-year suspension upon Danilo De Guzman (beginning 2004).So the leaking-lawyer will re-join the bar by 2011, thanks to a compassionate high court. While not a few

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In 2004, the Supreme Court modified the rules on notarization.Before, residence certificates were the usual evidence of identity of a person who swears before a notary public.Under the 2004 modified rules, a residence certificate is no longer allowed.This is because the notarial rules require what is called "competent evidence of identity".In other words, the identity of a person who comes to a

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