By Dennis Gorecho A lawyer is prohibited from romantic entanglements with clients under the updated Code of Professional Responsibility and Accountability (CPRA) / A.M. No. 22-09-01-SC, which was approved by the Supreme Court En Banc on April 11, 2023. The prohibition is indicated in Canon III Section 15, which states: “A lawyer shall not have …
OPINION
The power of wise choices
By Herman M. Lagon Choosing the right political candidate is more than shading a name on a ballot. For many of us, it carries hope, responsibility and moral duty. Every vote reflects the collective desire for leaders who can steer the nation toward fairness, progress and real service. But with all the campaign jingles, bold …
A fitting tribute for our seafarers
By Sonny Angara After languishing in the legislative mill for over a decade, the bill institutionalizing a Magna Carta of Filipino Seafarers, which we co-sponsored, has finally reached the plenary debates in the Senate. We laud Senator Joel Villanueva, the Chairman of the Senate Committee on Labor, Employment and Human Resources, for his hard work and …
Does Christ promote violence?
By Fr. Roy Cimagala That’s a question that immediately comes to mind when we read in the gospel the following words of Christ: “I have come to set the earth on fire, and how I wish it were already blazing! … Do you think I have come to establish peace on the earth? No, I tell …
The feared bank accounts
By Ade S. Fajardo Vice President Sara Duterte has asked the Supreme Court to enjoin the Senate from convening as an impeachment body and hearing the articles against her. It is in her favor that the Senate has not held a caucus to discuss the elephant in the room, i.e., that when they were elected …
When silence betrays
By Herman M. Lagon Social media has been awash with calls for silence. “Do not speak if you are not fully informed,” they say. “Research first before you comment,” they insist. At first glance, staying silent seems wise, but beneath it lurks dangerous passivity. Silence is not always wisdom; sometimes, it is indifference. When major …
Dynasties: Democracy’s double-edged sword
By Herman M. Lagon Some names never seem to leave the political stage. Political dynasties have clung to power for generations throughout the country, from Malacañang to the barangays. These familiar names on every ballot bring comfort to some and frustration to others. But is every political dynasty bad for democracy? Or does the reality …
Making the right judgments in these changing times
By Fr. Roy Cimagala That’s what Christ is telling us in that gospel episode where he reproached the crowds of his time for knowing how to read the appearance of the earth and the sky, and yet fail to interpret the temper and the ethos of the time then. (cfr. Luke 12:54-59) It’s a reproach …
Muntinlupa City celebrating 30 years of progress and unity
By Ignacio R. Bunye March 1, 2025 was a red letter day in Muntinlupa City as it marked its 30th Cityhood Anniversary with a series of milestone events that showcased the city’s remarkable achievements and vision for the future. The day’s highlight was the traditional State of the City Address held at the Filinvest Tent …
Rifts that reshape politics
By Herman M. Lagon Alliances sometimes develop as quickly as they break apart. The adage, “The enemy of my enemy is my friend,” has never been more pertinent than in the widening divide separating the Marcos and Duterte groups. Once an apparently strong alliance, it has now collapsed into open conflict, exposing political unrest and …