Massive scale corruption exposed/unfolding

[ClaNker]

Manila times nanaman. Take that elsewhere.

[Ry_Tower]

^ yan ang tinatawag na conspiracy theory or "kuwentong barbero".

[niky]

The Supreme Court... led by Noy Aquino's "tuta", Chief Justice Sereno, voted down DAP, 13-0.

The Supreme Court... including Noy Aquino's "tuta", Justice Sereno, voted with finality for the distribution of Hacienda Luisita to the farmers 14-0 under Corona. She didn't vote for an alternative valuation, however. She merely voted that it be remanded to an agrarian court.

So... why did Noy get rid of Corona... again?

It's fairly obvious that Aquino moved heaven and earth to kick Corona out, for selfish reasons. And those reasons are he wanted a clear shot at a PGMA conviction before the end of his term.

Given, though, that the Supreme Court won't brook any unconstitutional measures taken to do that, it will be an uphill struggle. PGMA was smart. It will take a hell of a lot to convict her of anything.

Even if she is guilty as hell, it's an injustice that they're dragging the cases against her out for so long. To be held on a non-bailable offense without the swift dispensation of justice is surely a violation of human rights.

May rayuma na ako, puwede bang legitimate taxpayers na nga lang.

Puwede yan dun sa mga 1st time voters siguro.

May reserve naman, eh. Pero sa botante lang yun... anyone running for office must serve five years in the frontline infantry in Mindanao.

[TopEngine]

again, read this if you're type of people who's seeking for truth, not blinded/brainwashed/fanboy

Two justices point out liabilities of PNoy, Abad

MANILA - At least two justices of the Supreme Court pointed out the liabilities of President Benigno Aquino III and Budget Secretary Florencio Abad in putting up the unconstitutional Disbursement Acceleration Program (DAP).

“This court cannot allow a castration of a vital part of the checks-and-balances enshrined in the Constitution, even if the branch adversely affected suicidally consents to it,” said Senior Associate Justice Antonio Carpio in his separate opinion.

He said that in implementing the DAP, “the President disregarded the specific appropriations in the [General Appropriations Act] and treats [it] as his self-created all-purpose fund, which he can spend as he chooses without regard to the specific purposes for which the appropriations are made…”

This means that Aquino “usurped” Congress’ power of the purse and made it “inutile and a surplusage,” he said.

He noted that the doctrine of operative fact – or the doctrine that nullifies the void law but sustains its effects – cannot be used by those who acted in bad faith or with gross negligence.

He also stressed that those “directly responsible” for the unconstitutional act can’t invoke the doctrine.

“He who comes to equity must come with clean hands, and he who seeks equity must do equity,” he said.

Moreover, the doctrine is only applicable when nullifying the effect would result in the prejudice of the innocent, he said.

This means school buildings, roads, and other projects funded by the DAP. The contractor who built the school houses in “good faith” should not be prejudiced, he said.

“However, if DAP funds were used to augment the PDAF of members of Congress whose identified projects were in fact non-existent or anomalously implemented, the doctrine of operative fact would not apply,” Carpio declared.

He even expressed surprise that “the majority in the Senate and in the House of Representatives support the DAP.”

ABAD AS A LAWYER

Justice Arturo Brion, on the other hand, pointed out the faults of Abad.

“As a lawyer and with at least 12 years of experience behind him as a congressman who was even the Chairman of the House Appropriations Committee, it is conceivable that he did not know the illegality or unconstitutionality that tainted his brainchild,” he said.

He said the court could not make any pronouncement on the criminal, civil, or administrative liability of the proponents since it does not have the jurisdiction to do so.

He pointed out, nonetheless: “There are indicators showing that the DBM Secretary might have established the DAP knowingly aware that it is tainted with unconstitutionality…the DBM Secretary admitted that he has an extensive knowledge of both the legal and practical operations of the budget…”

Malacanang has invoked good faith on the part of Aquino and Abad in implementing the struck down acts in the DAP. Allies, including Senate President Franklin Drilon, moved to rally behind the government officials.

GOOD FAITH OR STUPID?

On his Facebook page, lawyer Raymond Fortun downplayed the good faith principle on the issue of the DAP.

“Surely, with so many lawyers at the beck and call of Malacañang -- OSG, DoJ, Presidential Legal Counsel, Presidential Management Staff, the legal division of the DBM -- someone would have pointed out that the funding of projects, activities, and programs not covered by appropriations in the General Appropriations Act is illegal?” he said.

There is good faith and there is stupidity, he said.

He said Malacanang can always apologize and say: “Sorry, we were all stupid to think that it was okay.”

“Indeed, there may be a thin line between being in good faith and being stupid. And if Filipinos accept that so many lawyers may be this stupid, then we're the stupidest nation on earth,” Fortun said.

[uls]

i don't see the Corona Hacienda Luisita angle

what's obvious to me is PNoy had Corona impeached coz Corona was protecting Arroyo

i recall Gloria almost flew out of the country coz Corona tried to block the DoJ's hold departure order against Arroyo

PNoy needed congress to impeach Corona so PNoy had to bribe lawmakers

that i think is highly believable

[Syuryuken]

i don't see the Corona Hacienda Luisita angle

what's obvious to me is PNoy had Corona impeached coz Corona was protecting Arroyo

i recall Gloria almost flew out of the country coz Corona tried to block the DoJ's hold departure order against Arroyo

PNoy needed congress to impeach Corona so PNoy had to bribe lawmakers

that i think is highly believable

yan ang totoo...

eto ang isa pang totoo -> masakit ang kalooban ng mga nawalan ng kita sa gobyerno

[niky]

PNoy's obsession with that PGMA conviction may be his downfall. If he can't deliver on this and if the pork barrel trial drags on well past his term, that scuppers any chance of the LP winning the next election. Binaypines, here we come!

(not that Mar would be that much more preferable...)

again, read this if you're type of people who's seeking for truth, not blinded/brainwashed/fanboy

Still don't get who you're talking to. Not a single "fanboy" on this page.

[Ry_Tower]

The Supreme Court... led by Noy Aquino's "tuta", Chief Justice Sereno, voted down DAP, 13-0.

The Supreme Court... including Noy Aquino's "tuta", Justice Sereno, voted with finality for the distribution of Hacienda Luisita to the farmers 14-0 under Corona. She didn't vote for an alternative valuation, however. She merely voted that it be remanded to an agrarian court.

So... why did Noy get rid of Corona... again?

It's fairly obvious that Aquino moved heaven and earth to kick Corona out, for selfish reasons. And those reasons are he wanted a clear shot at a PGMA conviction before the end of his term.

Given, though, that the Supreme Court won't brook any unconstitutional measures taken to do that, it will be an uphill struggle. PGMA was smart. It will take a hell of a lot to convict her of anything.

Even if she is guilty as hell, it's an injustice that they're dragging the cases against her out for so long. To be held on a non-bailable offense without the swift dispensation of justice is surely a violation of human rights.



May reserve naman, eh. Pero sa botante lang yun... anyone running for office must serve five years in the frontline infantry in Mindanao.

Ah okay, reservist na ako kasi officer sa HS at college eh. Puwede na talaga me bumuto!!!

Indeed, Pnoy's obsession in jailing PGMA is dragging on. Hindi direct na si PGMA (except the hello garci scandal) ang kumukubra nang pera niya laging may layers. As Niky pointed out, she is SMART!. Dami niya front kasama na yung isang governor na maraming resorts at hotel na hindi din mahuli nang batas before. hehehe

[greenlyt]

buo na ang three stooges or tatlong itlog :D

Sandiganbayan finds probable cause vs Enrile | Inquirer News

MANILA, Philippines — The Sandiganbayan third division on Friday found probable cause to hold Senator Juan Ponce Enrile on trial for his plunder and graft charges in connection with the pork barrel scam.
The Sandiganbayan has issued an arrest warrants against the 90-year-old former Senate President and his co-accused in plunder.

[leodawesome]

Estrada kids got served. Dito na lang makakabawi ang mga ordinaryong nanakawan na mamamayan. Cyberbullying!

Mo Twister V.S. Jules Estrada on twitter | NEWSPH