Name: GFJBHEDF
City/State/Country: Hercules
Remote Name: 67.188.19.40

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On the 1st day of presentation of evidences yesterday, prosecution said they were not ready for article one, but were ready for article two, and started to hand over the doctored questionably acquired documents kono of CJ Corona 45 RE properties, when senator intervened. "not so fast. The court wants to 1st question your witness(es) that prepared these documents." "Wala po kaming witness.., documents lang." "Hindi puede. The defense and we the judges need to question the preparer of these so called documents." "Kung ganon, hindi pa kami ready." Enrile, "Anak ng weteng! Kayo pala may gustong delay. O sige, dismis, hang-gang 2PM bukas."

Name: GFJBHEDF
City/State/Country: Hercules
Remote Name: 67.188.19.40

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Yesterday the impeachment prosecutors were not ready. Were they ready today? Thru the urging of CJ Corona, "Go ahead, give the impeachment court all my SALN. You won't be in trouble." So, the SC keeper of SC SALNs gave it to the Impeach court. Enrile, "OK. Ready ba ang prosecution?" "Oo po." "Begin." The prosecution talked about How Corona amassed the riches, while in the SC, that enabled him to buy the expensive condo. Enrile, "Stop already. You told us yesterday you were ready to take on article 2 of the impeachment, and you were not. Now, you are leading the court on how Corona got the money to buy the condo. Article 2 that you and your ilks in congress crafted & signed is about CJ Corona's failure to include said property in his SALN, not about how he paid for it. Anak ng weteng!"

Name: Peregrino Natividad
City/State/Country: Netherlands
Remote Name: 95.36.47.70

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The trial of Renato Corona (for he does not deserve to be address THE HONORABLE) repeats itself in a backward country - The Philippines. The Filipinos, generally speaking has a very SHORT MEMORY. They seemed to forget the iniquities of the Marcoses and now they tend to forget the "sins" of the evil Arroyo families. They are not demonized... they are DEMONs in a country sliding back to most helpless country in the world. Blamed those who still support the rich and powerful in Philippine society. The poor are uneducated and helpless! What a forgotten country.

Name: GFJBHEDF
City/State/Country: Hercules
Remote Name: 67.188.19.40

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The Armed Forces of the Philippines said they will remain apolitical and will not interfere with the impeachment proceeding. However, they are paying attention and are keeping themselves abreast, and above all and foremost, they are the armed protectors of the country & its people, protector of the constitution, and thirdly, protector of the president. In that order. Therefore, let not the palace & its minions think that to the AFP, the president come come before the constitution and the people.

Name: Marie
City/State/Country: Batangas
Remote Name: 213.47.170.136

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Nag-resign na si Edcel Lagman. Mabuti nga sayo promotor ka kasi ng RH Bill. Masama kasi yang pipigilan ang dapat mabuhay sa mundo. Talagang ganyan may dumarating na malas kung kumakalaban sa kabutihan. O di sama-sama na kayong mga pangit ang hangad sa taong bayan, anongsaymo ka tonyo?

Name: 1 UP
City/State/Country: GOTHAM CITY
Remote Name: 74.101.61.3

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These congress people sitting in the prosecutors' panel are no lawyers rich with experience in the courtroom. They are amateurs and acting like lawyers to be (reminds me of the incredible Tony0 in this forum that Deo loves to castigate). This panel is not being advised by an independent group from the academe or from private legal firms. I see no sign of brainstorming, seriousness or even a unified strategy. The government side was totally unprepared and caught flat-footed. If the government loses this case, you know whom to blame and what is the cause. IT IS STUNNING STUPIDITY !

Name: 1 UP
City/State/Country: GOTHAM CITY
Remote Name: 74.101.61.3

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EDWARD: This is the same rant I have heard " Fix the pot holes, pick up the trash, stop pissing and spiting in public, learn how to drive, learn how to wait your turn in line, stop making babies. I'm out of breath now, but there is plenty more." Las Vegas is not as holy as the Vatican pal. You get sex by buying, the average Pinoy uses his charm. In Vegas, sex for money is well known. Does Chicken Ranch ring a bell?

Name: Todo
City/State/Country: Lanao del Norte
Remote Name: 121.54.47.69

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Ay pastilan, due to the impeachment saga, people did not notice the sudden increase of petroleum products and P-noy was spared of protests and demonstrations. Had the increase been done while GMA was at the helm, the likes of Casino, Colmenares, Bello, and their cohorts might have been in the mains thoroughfares of Manila brandishing red flags of protest. But they are now P-noy's allies, they can not move as they did before.

Name: EASTERN RIZALKID
City/State/Country: Eastern Rizal, Phils
Remote Name: 121.54.46.9

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Tonyo, I admire you exhaustive knowledge in legal intricacies. May I ask a question: In the SALN, is the filer bound by law to include his/her spouse's employment/business/income when he/she filed as married? Thanks in advance, Idol.

Name: Phil Researcher
City/State/Country: LA County, Ca USA
Remote Name: 98.119.17.19

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RE: The Impeachment Trial.. ..The House Prosecutors really don't have to prove each and every Article of impeachment a substantial proof that the Chief Justice acquired just say 50 Million pesos worth of Real Estate might be enough considering that there is no record of him and his wife declaring an enormous amount of income say from common or Preferred stocks of Large corporations e.g. PLDT, Meralco, or San Miguel..There is no record that Corona was a Real Estate Investor when he was a Professor of Law at the Ateneo or as a Private Practitioner he was retained Counsel of a Multimillionaire other than GMA.

Name: As I See It
City/State/Country: Cebu City/SD,CA
Remote Name: 68.8.59.197

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Who is NIEL TUPAS JR? Of all the pitbulls who were unleashed by Kumander WANGWANG with the mission of 'demolition' job against Corona he is the most aggressive lapdogs of them all to the extent of grandstanding in front of the public. He is the son of former governor of Iloilo NIEL TUPAS SR. who is facing a graft & corruption case in Sandiganbayan. Obviously, Tupas Jr. is hoping that sticking like leech with the Kumander and displaying his bootlicking prowess he can prod the Big Boss to command the Ombud & Sandig to take easy on his dad and be exonerated someday!

Name: Phil Researcher
City/State/Country: LA County, Ca USA
Remote Name: 98.119.17.19

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Re:Headline ..NBI Director Gatdula fired by the Sec of Justice.. From the Reports Gatdula was implicated as part of 4 NBI agents who demanded money from a Japanese woman who came to the PH to hide from the Yakuza...I believe Gatdula and his NBI agents should be prosecuted for extortion under the color of Authority.How can the Ph attract tourists if the Head of the NBI is also an extortionist..Where do you get these people. Mr Pnoy you need to vet your next appointee very carefully

Name: deo
City/State/Country: flour city
Remote Name: 74.74.186.35

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Mikaela: You said "Corona is intelligent/educated/ambitious and hardworking..." You forgot to mention he is also maagap at ang kanyang "deligence" is second to none.

Name: blumntrit
City/State/Country: more lies...lies
Remote Name: 68.193.64.170

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SALN  shows us more lies in your declarations. You are doomed....a SC justice should be a man of integrity, a man of the people not of Gloria, a man that gives example not only the good deeds but by his choice of words - not by giving street gutter talks, like "patayin ka" ...ala eh batanguenio nga, magdala ka na rin nang balisong in case gusto mong magwala sa impitsu court. Hamunin mo nadin si deo nang suntukan. tsk..tsk.

Name: As I See It
City/State/Country: Cebu City/SD,CA
Remote Name: 68.8.59.197

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ANTONIO CARPIO (senior associate justice) is the only one out of 15 justices who did not vote in the Hacienda Luisita case. Obviously he has the delicadeza to abstain because of his bias towards favoring PNoy's family. Carpio was also the chief legal adviser of TABAKO admin and one can already tell the effect of Cory-Tabako affinity in post-Macoy era to PNoy's regime. Antonio is also the cousin of Conchita Carpio-Morales (Ombudsman), both were appointed to SC by GMA but as it turned out they both look like pro-Wangwang loyalists!

Name: 1 UP
City/State/Country: GOTHAM CITY
Remote Name: 74.101.61.3

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Readers are critical of the actions of the government's panel in the celebrated Corona's impeachment trial.WI don't blame them. These critics have either been exposed to court trials and have seen much court actions as they are portrayed on TV and in the movies. These congress people are like students in high school taking the final exams without studying the night before. Even the quality and the line of questioning by senators who are playing the role of judges are shallow and not even penetrating. My 5 year old grandson could frame his question much better. And are we paying a lot on these congress people for their stupidity? Amazing!

Name: blumntrit
City/State/Country: Posturing - papogi
Remote Name: 68.193.64.170

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Coronas lawyers are more of just posturing. They don't realize that the prosecution team, however they may be neophytes are making progress to make the Fatman look bad. The blockbuster court drama or court tv is giving us an insight of what BORED LEGACY is all about.

Name: 1 UP
City/State/Country: GOTHAM CITY
Remote Name: 74.101.61.3

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Tony0 concluded "An assault to CJ is an assault to an independent body collectively! Democracy is in peril!” Renato Corona as the chief magistrate is not the Supreme Court. The highest court is not Corona. The "assault" was on the person and on his behavior as chief magistrate and not an affront to the institution. Fathers should not be blamed for the sins of their sons. The are not mutually inclusive. But you could apply that principle, to say the least, to pipit and, perhaps, even to you. No pun intended adre.

Name: Phil Rresearcher
City/State/Country: LA County, Ca USA
Remote Name: 98.119.17.19

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RE: Defense Counsel Judge Cuevas: If you listen to his objections all of them involve technicalities to exclude evidence..Is he being looked at as investigating so that the truth will come out..Certainly not..However, Judge Cuevas objects to everything the prosecution puts out the Filipinos are asking themselves? Is CJ Corona an honest person or did he purchase all those high end real estate..it seems that he is not denying the purchase of the Bellagio condo a P14.5 million.. Remember there is a Deed of Absolute Sale it only means it has been fully paid.. Where , did the CJ get the money.. A Government official who was unmasked last year shot himself in the heart in memorial park in Marikina.

Name: csr
City/State/Country: san diego,ca
Remote Name: 159.71.254.248

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I don't believe these gov't officials. They should focus more on how to take care the problem in the Phil. This is just a matter of revenge by Pres. Aquino during GMA administration. You could tell from the time he was inaugurated in office, he showed upset against CJ Corona. What happened to the Hacienda Luisita? Again, no matter who will be the President in the Phil, they always want to look good by attacking the previous Pres. Move on and get going to improve the economy.

Name: blumntrit
City/State/Country: corona's wish
Remote Name: 68.193.64.170

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"Death  Wish 2"  Kung gusto nilang tanggalin ako dito, patayin nila ako, when asked what it would take for him to resign his post. You are INSANE!  When the mobs came to the palace - two presidents run and escaped towards the pasig river.  It's better for you to jump the Quezon bridge than being beaten or eaten alive by this mob.

Name: Valentin
City/State/Country: Valenzuela
Remote Name: 64.40.183.70

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This impeachment comedia is an offshoot of the Hacienda Luisita saga-- which by the way is not yet over --- thus as per Columnist Tiglao of Inquirer suggested , Aquino should declare--- "Whatever the outcome of the impeachment trial against Chief Justice Corona, my Cojuangco clan will not file a case at the Supreme Court asking it to change its Nov. 22 decision on the Hacienda Luisita case. It will immediately withdraw its ‘motion for reconsideration’ filed Dec. 12 on this." For those not in the know-- the Cojuangco filed a motion for reconsideration to change the SC ruling on Hacienda Luisita. Just how providential can this be- that Corona was impeached!!

Name: Mikaela
City/State/Country: San Francisco, CA
Remote Name: 204.68.210.39

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Yes, the slogan "More fun in the Phil. really fits the description of what's happening in the Impeachment trial. So funny, the Prosecution panel's reaction towards the CJ's SALN. Parang mga "buwayang hayok na hayok" na pinagpiyestahan ang mga docs. Even some Senate judges - kanyang-kanyang reaction sila. Sobrang "LINIS" ng mga taong ito esp. Jinggoy. He's is not in the position to make a comment such as: "something is UNUSUAL in the SALN." Of course, alam niya because he's been there! The mere fact CJ Corona did say that he submits his SALN ever year only proved that he didn't lie. So what if his network went up eversince he moved to SC, dapat lang. Perhaps Mr. & Mrs. Corona filed joint income. (This is the usual practice here in the U.S.)

Name: mockingmaya
City/State/Country: taft avenue, manila
Remote Name: 67.182.75.243

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Sabi ni Justice Corona na mga bigatin daw ang mga lawyers niya na walang bayad at hindi basta-basta (see Punto-Por-Punto interview). In fact, Justice Cuevas was very confused when he stated that Justice Corona's documents that will unmask his ill-gotten wealth or questionable acquisition of properties can't be presented as evidences in the Senate. This will make you puke because Justice Cuevas doesn't know the legitimate end of constitutional democracy or justice itself, which is the protection of the fundamental interests of society, not the mere advantage of particular individuals. Justice Cuevas antiquated judicial reasoning has no place in a modern constitutional system.

Name: mockingmaya
City/State/Country: taft avenue, manila
Remote Name: 67.182.75.243

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Justice Cuevas should ask himself why it is essential for the prosecution to present evidences on Corona's alleged ill-gotten wealth. Corona's lawyers can't simply ignore plain evidence of "violation of public trust" & bribery (bending laws to defraud the BIR & other legitimate government agencies.) You can't ignore plain judicial malignance or corruption. Why? Chief Justice Corona is a symbol of the judicial institution, & President Aquino represent the Filipino people as a whole. Moreover, the Constitution provides a well-structured impeachment process as "a system of accountability." Please support the strong presidency of Nonoy Aquino.

Name: mockingmaya
City/State/Country: taft avenue, manila
Remote Name: 67.182.75.243

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Justice Corona's defence opposes evidence on alleged ill-gotten wealth of Corona because the prosecutors had made the right move that would check mate the impeachment trial. The game of chess is not different from the Senate trial of impeachment. It is a question of evidence or a question of fact or a question of the right move will constitute a good prosecutor, whether he is good in devising the opening & end-game strategies. I think the prosecutors presentations are not that really tupsy-turvy. The best defense of Corona is to create a Homeric or heroic drama: to portay himself as a defender of judicial virtue or excellence. Dramatization is a part of Senate impeachment trial or court-room criminal trial.

Name: deo
City/State/Country: flour city
Remote Name: 74.74.186.35

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In the news: "Corona Richer By P8 Million After Joining SC, SALN Show". From P14.9 Million to P22.9 Million or P8 million difference in Networth. FYI, Assets minus Liabilities (indebtedness or what Corona owed other parties) equals Networth. It's either his properties appreciated well from 2002 to 2010 or he bought properties in cash during that same period. If it is the latter (cash purchases), then "Houston we have a problem". But I am giving Corona the benefit of the doubt because I have not seen the SALN. He may have bought in installment the properties he acquired from 2002 to 2010 yet the appreciation of the property more than offset the remaining balances of the purchases payable in installment thereby resulted in increase of Net worth.

Name: sbejar
City/State/Country: chicago
Remote Name: 99.105.68.41

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I agree completely with this forum's editorial in criticizing the behavior of the senator -judges in the Corona impeachment trial for " fraternizing and chit- chatting with the people in the gallery". As judges evolved in the litigation of this unprecedented event, these judges should observe proper decorum in every manner and respect, to show to the people that there is no familiarity going on in the handling of the trial.It is a known fact that this typical characteristic of Pinoy is universal in the culture of the country but with the nature and seriousness of the matter of the case in trial, these senator- judges should know better how to be appropriate when it come to this situations.

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Name: J.Tejada
City/State/Country: NY
Remote Name: 67.82.237.159

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Corruption in all branches of Philippine government is preventing investments from big multinational firms due to mistrust. Government should be the good example. What's happening now is a forceful political overhaul that can be construed as executive intervention of the judiciary at its worst. I can only hope that a renewed social conscience will emerge out of these divisions so that a new breed of honest and transparent government will unite its citizens into becoming the pride of the orient once again; a government that respects the rights and integrity of its own people.

Name: 7gtg
City/State/Country: regnsk
Remote Name: 24.89.83.99

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1UP: " Vancouver is swarming with Asians therefore it was convenient for thieves to pick on you. You fit the profile of an easy target. You were not seen as one of the locals but a foreign tourist from the Middle East with a lot of "petro dollar." Well we can't all be perfect that was lesson learned for 7gtg. And I do look like an Egyptian they say.. lol. Fact is safety requires vigilance and I failed in that particular instance.

Name: Talokbong
City/State/Country: Jolo
Remote Name: 98.198.93.227

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Under the present Aquino Administration, it is perceived that the CPP will be awarded to share the government power to governed as a condition for them to sign a peace agreement. Pres. Wang Wang is given up democracy and starting to consolidate to control the 3 branches of government. Surely, in his Cabinet is already infiltrated with CPP sympathizers and activists as his close advisers.

Name: mockingmaya
City/State/Country: taft avenue, manila
Remote Name: 67.182.75.243

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Re: "PNOY sacks Gatdula as NBI Director. This is one of the reasons why the Filipino people must support President Aquino's strong administration. It is crystal clear that President Aquino is a statesman. Why? I do think President Aquino holds courage as a political virtue because his care & concern with individuals, communities, universal human rights, & justice. This is crucial for the existence of a virtue. If someone says that he cares for some individuals, but is unwilling to risk harm or danger on his/her, or its own behalf, he puts the sincerity or geniuses of his care & concern in question. Supporters & lawyers of corrupt & partial Justice must reflect on this before they castigate President Aquino as a dictator.