Name: Phil Researcher
City/State/Country: LA County, CA
IP Address: 98.119.17.19

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RE: The Narvasa Court-- There was a check on the life style of Judges which was provided by law and that was the requirement for them to submit SALN annually so that it can be checked if they were earning money from the cases pending in their respective courts.. But then CJ Narvasa and the members of the SC without asking Congress to amend the law on reporting SALNs just decided they were above the law.. This is the result since no on would know how fast their net worth were growing CJ Corona had a rampage of real estate purchases during the time when he became a Justice of the SC. But if you do bad things the punishment is not in the after life but now.

Name: 222 Lange
City/State/Country: NY
IP Address: 166.137.137.114

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You need not be a rocket scientist to figure out the math in the justices income and other emoluments which are deliberately high. This court thinks they are the law and therefore above the law. They are of the belief that they are infallible.

Name: JRH
City/State/Country: Montreal, Canada
IP Address: 70.80.126.209

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It's crystal clear that CJ Corona has spent his time amassing impressive power & untold wealth. All told now, to be in the tune of P80 million, an honorable majesty of ill-gotten wealth. He & his wife believes in wealth & its accumulation as their God. His only guiding principle is profit all acquired illegally thu an illegal entitlement from our national wealth. It's also clear that he appropriated vast numbers of properties while in office. This is a game he wants to win all the time but losing is also an option now. In this case, if proven beyond reasonable doubt that all these are fraud, tax-evasion, or other economic maneuverings committed by the Coronas, then, it's only morally right to convict this crook.

Name: Manny
City/State/Country: Vancouver,Canada
IP Address: 216.18.11.113

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It is about time for changes including the judiciary which is untouchable. Way to go Senator judges.

Name: Ilongo
City/State/Country: Gilbert, AZ
IP Address: 70.190.3.75

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Filipinos why don't you start a Padre Faura I??? Get rid of all the "justices" and everyone that "works" in that office. Sobra na!!! Armed forces of the Philippines & PNP must join the Padre Faura I to get it done and over with.

Name: deo
City/State/Country: flour-flower city
IP Address: 74.74.184.168

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Nobody is to be blamed for the sad state of the judicial system of the Philippines but the lawyers themselves. This is not an original observation, but there are just too many of them who whine too much how the systems are manipulated by the powerful and well connected firms that you can't help but believe them it's really happening. Just look at what the defense are saying; that even the people of president Aquino are not truthful to their SALN or something like that. But the defense knew that is irrelevant to the case of Corona. They should not have even thought of expressing that in public. That's not bright.

Name: Manuel C. Diaz
City/State/Country: Montclair CA USA
IP Address: 120.28.126.130

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The Islas de Ladrones Supreme Court is like the giant crocodile "Lolong" just look at all those allowances that these SOBs granted itself and they still sell the decisions?BUAYA

Name: Zugi
City/State/Country: White plains, NY
IP Address: 71.167.154.197

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I totally agree. Great write up.

Name: JRH
City/State/Country: Montreal, Canada
IP Address: 70.80.126.209

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Simple arithmetic. How can CJ Corona was able to buy prime properties with just a salary of P5.8 million in his 10 years service from the SC? CJ Corona must now explain & testify on his behalf cuz there's a big gap or discrepancies in his statement of assets, liabilities, net worth, & tax returns..and not Mang Vicente, Atty. Cayuga, or any other Joe Blow the defense are now presenting as witnesses. Justice Cuevas, a recognizable face of the legal profession & an intelligentsia must have the conscience & conviction that the Phils must be a land of freedom & the law.. & the law is more important that CJ Corona.

Name: 1 UP
City/State/Country: GOTHAM CITY
IP Address: 74.101.66.222

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It is about time that the Supreme Court should be examined under the microscope. First, the court is populated with justices of questionable character and intelligence (majority appointed by Arroyo). The court created its own rules that are self-serving (freedom from midnight appointments), non-disclosure of justices SALN (on a lame excuse of harassment) which is mandated by the Constitution, flip-flopping on its decisions (rulings on PAL and Dinagat), and abuse of power by issuing indiscriminately TRO's and other interlocutory orders of doubtful rationale. The Supreme Court has become a dumping ground for incompetent jurists.

Name: blumntrit
City/State/Country: Contd allowances
IP Address: 174.44.5.202

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RICE, groceries allowances - pati ba naman sa araw-araw na meals palamunin pa kayo nang bayan. "We are a family of no ordinary means" Really? another big fat LIE. Di nga naman extra ordinary kung gatasan nya ang gobierno. Plain and true, the Supreme Court has become the MILKING COW of these people..... Additional cost of living allowance - It's more appropriate if living abroad and or you're far from your place of work. Gano ba kalayo ang mga condos nya sa trabajo? They need to reform all of these before the cows run out of milk and bankrupt our nation.

Name: ed celis
City/State/Country: orange, ca
IP Address: 76.91.159.111

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With Due Respect Omissions in SALN By: Artemio V. Panganiban Philippine Daily Inquirer 8:46 pm | Saturday, February 25th, 2012 Dismissal from service. In Rabe vs Flores (May 14, 1997), the Supreme Court en banc unanimously dismissed from the service—with forfeiture of all retirement benefits and accrued leaves and with prejudice to reemployment—a Regional Trial Court (RTC) interpreter for dishonesty and for failure to disclose in her SALNs her business interest, which was “a stall in the market.” The Supreme Court held: that it is the ‘obligation’ of an employee to submit a sworn statement as the ‘public has a right to know’ the employee’s assets, liabilities and net worth and financial and business interests. Comments to chiefjusticepanganiban@hotmail.com

Name: tony Villarama
City/State/Country: Edmonton, Canada
IP Address: 96.51.223.169

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The dysfunctional judicial system in the Philippines is borne by ELITISM. One sector controlled and abused by lawyers themselves. The supreme court has become a trading/auction house, where one can negotiate for a price to win a case. We need to change the existing system to a democratic court were the people (pluralistic professional/skilled) are the judges. With this we can eliminate ELITISM by having transparency, accountability and judgment "beyond reasonable doubt".

Name: James
City/State/Country: Philippines
IP Address: 112.198.90.232

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Amend the Constitution pertaining to the provision of Impeachment specifically against Justices and Judges; Give power to the Impeachment Court to open up any $ Bank accounts to find out the Truth; require all persons regardless of their stature or position to testify and tell all relevant information & subpoena all Public Documents needed to verify Information. Require all Justices and Judges to file their SALN publicly.

Name: Vanessa Lee
City/State/Country: Kuwait
IP Address: 94.128.50.206

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I remember one of the key persons in Integrated Bar of the Philippine once said (this was 1st week inception of CJ Corona impeachment trial) that “impeachment of the Chief Justice will create chaos and judiciary crisis” - they are having the impression that the Chief Justice is divine, untouchable let alone the abuses done. This is the primary reason as to why our country is still far behind compare to other Asian countries. I am not telling all but majority of the public servants are not righteous , benefit is for their own self interest. It’s high time that our people, our country enjoy the life of having honest and clean government. Thank you Mr. President for your strong will to end corruption. I pray whoever will be the next President will be having the same Agenda of Reform.

Name: boy vegas
City/State/Country: las vegas, nv
IP Address: 138.210.45.148

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People power against the Supreme Court!!!

Name: Steve R
City/State/Country: California
IP Address: 98.234.19.64

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The transformation of the Supreme Court from a personal use to a people's use could be achieve ultimately at the end of the ongoing Impeachment Trial, that is of course my 'opinion' & my hope that it will happen. The current editorial in my view is explicit, clear & 'covered' needed historical events that led to the impeachment. A Supreme Court for the people's use is long overdue. If the Supreme Court is a PAL flight, it is way, way overdue as it was hijacked but a secret agent Tupas was heard saying 'let's roll' & this time the people believe that Tupas will overpower the hijackers. The overdue PAL flight dubbed EDSA I Reflection should land before the cheering crowd of Filipinos.

Name: CPO
City/State/Country: Australia
IP Address: 211.30.181.46

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The Philippine Supreme Court did not have problem of this magnitude in the past (not that I can remember) until Corona became an associate judge and eventually became the chief justice of the highest court of the land. If Corona did in fact systematically rot the system to amass his unexplained wealth, then the judiciary system is in need of urgent reform. There has to be checks and balances and at the moment there is none. The current system is weak . The outcome of the impeachment trial no doubt will be used to aid future legislation.

Name: 1 UP
City/State/Country: GOTHAM CITY
IP Address: 74.101.66.222

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This country has gotten rid of presidents through mass demonstrations or protests. It is about time that the country does its spring cleaning in the Supreme Court. We failed to impeach Erap and missed that opportunity to learn from that process. Now we are provided with a teaching moment with the impeachment of Renato Corona. The process may not be that perfect and laden with mistakes but it is a good start. As we go after the remaining 7 cohorts of Corona, things will definitely get better. I certainly hope so.

Name: J.Y.
City/State/Country: Redding CA
IP Address: 75.28.49.197

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Very blessed to have read about our beautiful 'bayan' moving the right righteous direction - I'll keep on hoping and praying continually that our hearts and minds will be set on the right thing to keep us on track for our children and the next generations. GOD BLESS THE PHILIPPINES!

Name: 1 UP
City/State/Country: GOTHAM CITY
IP Address: 74.101.66.222

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News report: “US based Pinoys want Miriam out of ICC” This is a very good move because local Pinoys are helpless with the abuses of elective national officials. These officials are arrogant and abusive verbally (like Miriam) if not physically (like Sarah Duterte). Miriam has gotten too big for her breeches; her head has swollen and her ego has gotten overly inflated. If ICC reconsiders its decision and declines the nomination, that would be a victory for the local Pinoys and for the country. It sends a strong message that abuses have their limits. US based Pinoys will fight for the rights and the dignity of our brothers. The locals will never be left alone!

Name: Lee Buyagan
City/State/Country: La Trinidad
IP Address: 94.96.120.233

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Sure conviction of Mr. Corona is now on the way and for sure the government will charge him more in the courts thereafter. If these things will be successfully done against him then I conclude that the Supreme Court is now for the Filipino people.

Name: 1 UP
City/State/Country: GOTHAM CITY
IP Address: 74.101.66.222

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When Marcos dismantled Congress and neutered the Supreme Court, nobody was above the law except Marcos. He was a one-man Congress issuing PD’s and the supreme jurist. If one is tagged as enemy of the state, expect no hearing or TROs. A special subpoena is served in the middle of the night. It signals the meeting with St. Peter. If one looks at the history of the Supreme Court post-Marcos era, Pnoy’s mother, Cory, had appointed five chief justices and the one who served the longest was Narvasa. It was in the latter’s watch that this secretive SALN was nurtured on a false premise or rationale. Davide, Panganiban and Puno who followed Narvasa kept the status quo and perhaps made the Supreme Court even worse (morally and intellectually). The court morphed into a fire breathing dragon!

Name: Phil Researcher
City/State/Country: LA County, Ca
IP Address: 98.119.17.19

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RE: Corona Impeachment.. If after all these days spent on the Corona trial, he returns to the SC as if nothing happened then the Lower court Judges, Court of Appeals Justices and SC Justices and all those administrative courts with Quasi Judicial powers would just go back to their old ways with impunity.. there would be no incentive for Judges to straighten their acts. But then there are bloggers here who believe there is nothing wrong with the system thus they want to return Corona and he will continue to deposit money in his $$ accounts.

Name: Lee Buyagan
City/State/Country: La Trinidad
IP Address: 94.96.120.233

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No doubt that Estilito Mendoza (and many more) is a cohort of Renato Corona for "pigging" (binababoy) the Supreme Court. Kaya pala laging nanalo ang mga kaso at sila yung palaging linalapitan ng mga big time criminals para idepensa ang kaso at dito binabayaran sila ng milyon milyon para paboran sila ng Supreme court.

Name: John B.
City/State/Country: Sherman Oaks. Ca,US
IP Address: 76.216.152.14

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The ancient Greeks had the Sophites who customized the standards of "ethics" of moral behavior at that time to suit their own individual purposes, and for which Socrates paid for his life by opposing them. Caiphas and his co-conspirators as Jewish high priests conspired with the Romans, adopted and issued laws that traded the welfare of their state for their own private gains and riches. If we want a true Democracy, we need "true" men of courage and unshakable moral core. Of course, much easier said than done, but without a common will, we have no HOPE!

Name: NESTOR BOLANDO GALGO
City/State/Country: B30 L7 NHA Buhangin
IP Address: 120.89.41.122

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Yes, I'm so thankful with our President now P-NOY, I deeply support his LEGACY. GO GO GO PNOY.. GOD IS GOOD

Name: Vanessa Lee
City/State/Country: Kuwait
IP Address: 37.37.204.192

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It’s pay back time the government should start checking the SALN, Income Tax Return, networth of all public servants starting from Senators, Congressmen no one to be spared of. This is possible if the authorities are dedicated for clean up.

Name: Marie
City/State/Country: Batangas
IP Address: 194.24.138.50

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Ang daming kontra sa palakad ng presidente. Mga kulang naman sa talino nagaastang matalino at kung ano-anong negative laban sa lider ang ibabato. Hindi naman agad pwedeng malipol ang demonyo sa atin. Sana lang ang maging parusa sa mga drug lords ay malaking multa at parusang habangbuhay at walang lagayan.

Name: 1 UP
City/State/Country: GOTHAM CITY
IP Address: 74.101.66.222

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Tony Villarama: This how elitism works "Power is centered in institutions. Therefore, key leadership positions in these institutions are reserved for the elite. These positions are open only to the ruling class of the nation. This class controls the economy and preserves the economic status quo. Decisions are the result not of consensus, but of conflict between the haves and have-nots and reflect the domination of the former. This elite secure the important decision-making positions for its members while encouraging powerlessness below." All justices and Congress people belong to the have- mores category economically and politically. Pluralism should be the antidote for elitism. Both however are part of democracy.

Name: 1 UP
City/State/Country: GOTHAM CITY
IP Address: 74.101.66.222

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Boy Vegas says "People power against the Supreme Court!!! Let us have a taste of that.

Name: 1 UP
City/State/Country: GOTHAM CITY
IP Address: 74.101.66.222

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If Corona escapes the charges, it could ignite protests and demonstrations in Padre Faura. It would not calm down the people who want to see government reforms move forward. A true shakedown is necessary in the Supreme Court for people to believe that "Sipain si Corona" is not just a bumper sticker.

Name: GFJBHEDF
City/State/Country: Hercules
IP Address: 67.188.19.40

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Not just "Take back the SC." It should be, "Take back government, (all 3 branches), that's mired to the hilt.., in corruption." Sadly, P'Noy and his manipulators, have spent neigh 2 years vengefully going after GMA et al, for giving hacienda Luisita away to its enslaved long-suffering farmers, that to date, P'Noy pretends to be oblivious/nonchalant/unconcerned. Neigh 4 years only left of P'Noy's regime, but will last a long long time once CJ Corona is convicted by the impeachment court.., needed to precipitate the domino effect.

Name: Jose Bonifacio
City/State/Country: Canada
IP Address: 12.207.74.3

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Makapal ang mukha ni Corona. Paikot-ikot lang sila sa Senado. Naghahanap ng teknikalitis maantala lang ang proseso. Aksaya lang ng panahon at pera ng taumbayan. Kung malinis ka Corona ay sagutin mong deretso ang mga inaakusa sa iyo. Ang mga bank accounts mo, mapapeso man at mapadolyares, kung mayroon man, bakit wala sa SALN mo? Saguting na rin kung ang mga iyan ay nakaw mo ba or pinaghirapan mo sa tamang pamamaraan, period. kung hindi mo maipapaliwanag e bimittiw ka na dahil kahit makalusot ka diyan dahil sa mga abugado mong dekapanilya ay ala ka rin dignidad pang manatiling punong mahestrado. nakaupo ka lang na parang INUTIL kapag pinili mong manatili. mahiya ka naman utang na loob.

Name: 222 Lange
City/State/Country: NY
IP Address: 166.137.138.203

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The cleanup of the judiciary started with Merceditas of the Ombudsman Office and crossed over to the Supreme Court. Corona must resign. There is honor in resigning than keeping his seat with a wobbling leg and a damaged reputation.

Name: pepz
City/State/Country: maasin
IP Address: 68.67.3.202

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Yes for me corona must be impeach if we need to change into the righteous way of what PnOY wants. Go..go..go.. mr. president the supreme court thinks they are untouchable!!if CJ will be impeached that's a big win for the Filipino people into a transparent and free of corrupt people.

Name: Ilongo
City/State/Country: Gilbert, AZ
IP Address: 70.190.3.75

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I still believe that people power on Padre Faura I is needed to get rid of all the bastards in the Supreme Court of the Philippines. From Chief Justice Corona and all other justices including the clerks. Mga salut sa Pilipinas. For President Aquino pwede po ba IYONG mga alipures mo tangalin mo na rin sa pwesto? The Philippine government is NOT Hacienda Luisita that you can hire anyone you want to hire. Itigil na rin ang mga SHOWBIZ responses mo during interviews. Leave it to Kris. REMEMBER YOUR EMPLOYER IS THE PILIPINO PEOPLE. WE the OFW's are the country's financier. I am having a negative impression on ex-justice Carpio regarding the 22 pesos per package of noodles. Pnoy here in America those noodles are 10 packages for ONE dollar on sale.-REMEMBER THAT!!!

Name: pepz
City/State/Country: maasin city
IP Address: 68.67.3.202

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kurakot tlaga yang tga supreme court na yan..hindi nyo ba napanood ung sa abs-cbn na magsilaglagan n ang kisame sa building nla hindi maipaayos pero kng tingnan mo sa labas kala mo napakaganda yun pla bulok na sa loob..pero tingnan nyo c Corona multimillion ang pera...hahaha halata ka tlaga...

Name: Gene
City/State/Country: Ontario, Canada
IP Address: 174.93.113.120

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My final answer and decision to the on-going impeachment trial of SC, CJ Renato C. Corona is he should resign and quit his job. He can no longer serve the country with impartiality especially when this current administration is going after the corrupt practices of illegitimate Gloria Arroyo. The wit of ex-SC Justice Cuevas will never supersede the documentary evidences for records speak for the truth. If documentary evidences are flawed and executed to suppress the truth still what is written in the documents are legal and it has all the ingredients required to such document. Supreme Court Chief Justice Renato C. Corona, I for one demand for your resignation. Filipinos do not need you, in my opinion.

Name: 1 UP
City/State/Country: GOTHAM CITY
IP Address: 74.101.66.222

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KALI: In the real world (not in the imaginary world) society condemns the parents for the sins of their children, parents blame teachers for their children's poor academic performance, the people blame the president for everything that is going wrong with the country. In other words, whoever heads the institution takes the blame. The head has to be severed to kill a living object and the same principle applies to the Supreme Court. Reforms will never come unless the head is gone. Ombudsman Office is a classic example and so is EDSA revolt.

Name: GFJBHEDF
City/State/Country: Hercules
IP Address: 67.188.19.40

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In order for "daan matuwid," or "one man rule" to take place, CJCorona must be convicted by the Impeachment Court. It precipitates the domino effect, to take down every Dick and harry politician or government official infected by corruption, starting with everyone's SALN. Mind you, a total/thorough investigation will reveal a few really honest to goodness matuwid employees in the rank and file. Majority however, will be found gaya gaya putumanya corrupt. My view. yours?

Name: Manny Lim
City/State/Country: Philippines
IP Address: 180.194.30.204

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Readers/forumers DO NOT be blind. Taking back the Supreme Court to the people is HALF-baked. Instead we should take back the Whole Judiciary, Senate and the Executive. ALL these branches are NOT trustworthy. Even the newly appointed justices of PNOY are very partial and dangerous. Why insist paying Hacienda Luisita P10 Billion when SC says P196 Million only. What a BIG slap to us Filipino people. WATCH OUT we are always at their mercy.

Name: Steve R
City/State/Country: California
IP Address: 98.234.19.64

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Most PNL posters are akin to believe the editorial, the same as Pulse Asia's survey. Excerpt: "Almost half of the Filipino population (47 percent) is of the view that Supreme Court Chief Justice Corona is guilty, with 33 percent saying he is probably guilty and 15 percent being certain about his guilt. Practically the same percentages were noted across geographic areas and Mindanao, Pulse Asia noted, is an exception because 54 percent say Corona is guilty and significantly fewer residents (31 percent) are undecided on the matter." 1 UP, I agree, omissions are not mistakes.