A PROPOSAL FOR A POLICY ON RACKETEERING IN THE PHILIPPINES
"In 1970, the RICO Act was enacted by the US Congress and was termed the "ultimate hit man" in mob prosecutions. Prosecutors could only pursue…
Tag: constitutional law
THE HAGUE SERVICE CONVENTION
The Hague Service Convention establishes a streamlined transmission of judicial and extrajudicial documents from one State Party to another; provides transnational litigants with methods for…
ANG BATAS AT ANG BALAI
"This confluence of factors, decentralization of powers coupled with lack of State mechanism and support and the increased privatization of spaces due to developments undertaken…
To Ban or Not to Ban: Constitutional Issues on the Deployment Ban of Filipino Nurses
However, albeit noble in its purposes, the ban seems to tread upon the brink of unconstitutionality. Thus, the question arises: Is the deployment ban of…
Political Satire in the Digital Age: Magnifying the Extent of Protected Speech
Political satire as a form of commentary on governmental affairs is not novel. Its existence throughout political history does not indicate a constant ill-will
Legislating Emergencies: The Philippine Model of Emergency Power Legislation
An emergency is the total opposite of the rule of law. While the rule of law blossoms and relies on a state of normalcy, emergency…
The Legal Foundation of Quarantine Regulations
In light of the threats of the COVID-19 pandemic, government action is imperative to prevent the further spread of the disease, to cushion the effects…