Name: sbejar
City/State/Country: chicago
IP Address: 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 involved 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 Pinoys 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.

Name: 1 UP
City/State/Country: GOTHAM CITY
IP Address: 74.101.61.3

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I don't understand why the Supreme Court always exempts themselves from the provisions of the constitution. They make rulings or resolutions that benefit only them. Are these SC's resolutions above the law of the land? One case in point is the matter of midnight appointment. The other is public disclosure of justices wealth (SALN). Please read section 17, article XI of the 1997 that is an issue of article 2 of Corona's impeachment. Makes me conclude that SC is violator numero uno of the constitution. Que horror!

Name: nothing UP
City/State/Country: laguna
IP Address: 110.93.70.66

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What is either sick? strange? or perverse? is that these "senator-judges" are OUR/YOUR elected officials. You have 2, that tried to overthrow the government, 1 who lied that he was ambushed. & he now seems senile. That lie was part of the reason Martial law was invoked. ,1 who fled justice yet he still obtained his salary, 4 movie stars. 1 man whose father has 16 other wives, plus 70children. What's wrong with this picture?

Name: Ding
City/State/Country: Illinois,USA
IP Address: 98.253.126.66

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The prosecutors team lead by Neil Tupas may be amateurish, but they have presented concrete evidence of an ill-gotten wealth of Corona. Just a simple Math...How can a gov't public servant who earned from a salary of P400,000 a year amass wealth of more than 22 Million Pesos from 2002 to 2010? The defense lawyer team lead by Serafin Cuevas are mostly experienced lawyers and academicians in the interpretation of the law who are also experts in the manipulations of the law to show they are above the law.

Name: Jesse D. Magtiis
City/State/Country: Bacolod City
IP Address: 121.54.58.145

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To Chief Justice Corona and all his legal counsels. No one is above the law. Truth will prevail, for there is truth, there is peace. Only you (Justice Corona) who knows this all and your conscience will bother you, the more you suppress the truth. Kudos to all jurors who made good to rescue the prosecution panel from the cunning strategy of darkness (Satan). Transparency is the expectation of the people, not conviction because we are all sinners.

Name: 1 UP
City/State/Country: GOTHAM CITY
IP Address: 74.101.61.3

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The 1992 resolution authored by Justice Narvasa of exempting justices of the Supreme Court from disclosing their net worth publicly is an affront on the constitution. This country cannot afford to have two sets of rules- one for the justices and the other for the rest. This is a classic class legislation. Even the argument advanced by the Supreme Court why SALN is sacred is insane. People become secretive only when they have skeletons to hide in their closets (Corona has unfortunately a Memorial Park to hide) It is the opaqueness of the Supreme Court and the government in general that is eroding the faith of the people in the system.

Name: Bernie David
City/State/Country: Sydney
IP Address: 210.185.92.97

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The Prosecution team is a bunch of neophytes who are good at giving press releases and fronting TV camera interviews rather skilled litigators. They should henceforth refrain from granting interviews and concentrate instead on preparation and studying their case thoroughly.

Name: LPiF
City/State/Country: LosAngeles/Mla
IP Address: 121.1.11.38

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I do not understand why we go around in circles just to understand to reason why he (CJ) must be impeached? It boils down to what 1 UP just explained. FAIRNESS? IMPARTIALITY? And let me add HONESTY? To sum it up, it is his INTEGRITY being questioned. Without a doubt, a chief justice who has a CRIMINAL MIND will lead this country's legal system to OBLIVION! For Christ sake, we need brilliant prosecutors who can get this job done! There is no better opportunity for this country to turn the corner BUT NOW! Tsk tsk tsk...

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

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RE: Corona's Extensive Real Estate holdings....There are still a number of bloggers believe that CJ Corona acquired all his holdings legitimately the problem is the SALN does not reflect what he has in the Register of Deeds ..One example was when he sold two properties with a sale price of 26M.. The proceeds he reported as 16M.. some amounts disappeared.. Whatever happens now Corona has lost his credibility as a Chief Justice of the SC. The World Bank loan is a simple lack of supervision using the proceeds to pay travel expense of Justice attending "seminars". WB is demanding that the SC reimburse that portion.. Approx $199,000

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

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"Showing knowledge to the point where it can harm you". Soon, by 01-30-12, I honestly believe that the preceding statement will be true to all Filipinos and/or "Filipinos are too good for their own good." The pros & con can do their brilliant exchanges in months or a year but the longer they do, corruptions in govt. are presented to the world. Best that CJ resigns or in the interest of the nation, Judges can find CJ. guilty. Evidences being presented are very damning per Manila Times 1-20-12 that include Deed of Absolute Sale (DAS) presented by Rutaquio of Registry of Deed, Taguig City. Prop. prices were "peg" - prices lower than what is stated under under DAS & the CJ was under oath when he made statements thus he can be charged w/ perjury.

Name: WJGBalderama
City/State/Country: Oceanside, CA
IP Address: 68.111.244.236

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There is a term for what is happening at CJ's impeachment trial: GRANDSTANDING. Now I understand why this is going to take some time to sort out. Even your president wants to butt in with his occassional comment from across the Pasig River. I just hope no one gets the bright idea to iengage the wit (NOT!) of the Pambansang Bunganga, Kris Aquino.

Name: Balut53
City/State/Country: Las Vegas, NV
IP Address: 138.163.0.43

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To Lead Counsel Serafin Cuevas- Dude, get a hair cut and be presentable, maybe the public will listen to your objections.

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

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Re: Teditorial: Judicial Review lies...(Lynda Jumilla): Mr. Locsin has raised an interesting points about judicial immunity, checks & balances, & so forth. But Mr. Locsin should not view the system of checks & balances as equivalent to efficiency & convenience. This is not the sole foundation of democratic government. The Fourth State (the media) also plays a vital role in an open democratic society. Judicial partiality can't be checked unless the Filipino people, the president, Congress & the media are vigilant. Political dictatorship & judicial activism can defeat the Constitution's checks & balances mechanism by stretching their powers: Marcos, Arroyo & Justice Corona's SC.

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

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In defense of the prosecutors in the Senate impeachment trial of Justice Corona. The prosecutors strategy to start with Article 02 is brilliant. If two critics or two lawyers can converse intelligently with each other on Corona's dilemma, in terms of betrayal of public trust, it is 'understood' or "it goes without saying." To deny the essence of the prosecutors solid evidence presented to the Senate is imbecile. The Corona's defense should not underestimate the power of the people, or the House prosecutors. Why? "Even a blind hog finds an acorn in a while."

Name: 1 UP
City/State/Country: GOTHAM CITY
IP Address: 74.101.61.3

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Phil Researcher : "Pending Petitions in the SC to stop the Impeachment.." Whoever is driving this move is insane. There is nothing in the constitution that designates any agency of the government who could halt the current impeachment process. This could never be done for lack of jurisdiction and also on the principle of separation of powers. Not even a man of the lowest level of information would ever sign that petition.

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

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Justice Cuevas shallow tactic (SC Justice Corona's ("judicial immunity") to ignore the prosecutors evidence & defy congressional subpoenas to produce Corona's bank accounts, land titles, witness, & so on reminds me of the similar superficial tactic invoke by the defense counsel of Pres. Nixon (to hand over the tapes) "executive immunity" in Watergate scandal. You don't need to be a "freshly minted law graduate from Ateneo University" to comprehend the end game of the Senate trial: Corona had violated his judicial oath of office to faithfully uphold the Constitution, or uphold the public trust.

Name: sbejar
City/State/Country: chicago
IP Address: 99.105.68.41

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Verdict in the Corona impeachment trial; Guilty in all counts!

Name: badz palafox
City/State/Country: las pinas
IP Address: 112.198.132.124

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Precisely Enrile has to accommodate the constant and often but certainly not pointless interruptions and objections of Cuevas because he knows what is right and proper under the situation. He and Cuevas are unlike the prosecutors who do not know the law and what they are doing. they have a lot of common sense unlike the prosecutors who are very much wanting of the same.

Name: badz palafox
City/State/Country: las pinas
IP Address: 112.198.132.124

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If there is anybody who is wasting time, not professionally and not taking seriously this proceeding, it is the prosecutors. They did not take seriously the seriousness of their complaint. They are the want who is wasting money of the people by filing a fatally defective complaint. They did not do their job properly and correctly at the very beginning and even now!

Name: tonyO
City/State/Country: pinas
IP Address: 111.68.59.73

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Blitz, hey my post was simple and merely a reaction to YOUR BASELESS ACCUSATION that Renato Corona was purportedly UNCONSTITUTIONALLY appointed to his post as Chief Justice of the Supreme Court and that his wife was also ILLEGALLY APPOINTED to a managerial position. My comment was simple but you answered with your ALATSANANSENS. I repeat! what law were violated? Daldal ka ng daldal ala Hitler’s army’s blitzkrieg eh wala ka namang bala para sa ang baril mo, tonto ka gid. Prove that you knew what you were talking about. what law was violated in their respective appointment?

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

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Bakit si PNOY di ninyo imbestigahan ang SALN 2010 biglang taas. One poster here posted PNoy's latest SALN - was it from Kanada? Please re-post. Thanks. Back to the trial. Nakakatawang nakakaasar panoorin ang first 3 days ng trial. Para kasing circus lalo na ang prosecution- daming kapalpakan at tuwing nakakapuntos sila akala nila may napatunayan na or panalo na sila- puro fabricated naman ang mga evidence nila. Si Tupas ang ngiti hanggang tenga...

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

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This trial reminds me (but not really) of the criminal case (trial of the century) about a couple of decades ago wherein OJ Simpson was the accused for murdering his wife & lover (gruesome indeed!) na tinutukan ng buong mundo. Ganoon din Defense vs. Prosecution alternating each other with pogi points. I really thought I was watching a mystery movie/soap opera which lasted for several months. Indeed it was very interesting and amusing to watch. In the end, acquitted si OJ. Of course, not enough evidence to pin him down. I'm sure maraming Pinoy dito sa America ang tumutok dito. So, I'm curious to watch this Corona trial ( Phil. style) kahit man lang sa news. Thurs., 4th day kanino kaya ang puntos?

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

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I hope sa Defense team. I really don't trust this Prosecution team for they will do everything by hook or by crook with the help of their obsessed master of course to pin the CJ down. Hopefully, Enrile will continue to be fair and impartial and the rest of the senate-judges. Also, I wish Sen. Santiago for her fast recovery -Hurry back in the Senate. I hope hindi ka "NABILI" din ni Abnoy...

Name: tonyO
City/State/Country: pinas
IP Address: 111.68.59.72

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Hehehe, Phreng Deo claiming to know what “due process of law” means and tried to illustrate but can’t so he asked me its step by step process. Ano ba Deo, alam mo o hindi. Mag Google ka nga before the US proposed law against Google, if not the www or internet access takes effect.

Name: Edward
City/State/Country: Angeles City
IP Address: 98.160.174.84

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The longer this goes on the more you Filipinos look like fools. Just let the jelly eating donut go about his life which is getting paid to let bad people go free and buying homes with money the United States gave the court to promote honest government. You people should not be allowed to travel out of your country so you would not contaminate the rest of the world.

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

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I disagree with Teditorial (see Judicial Review lies) that Corona's impeachment trial would create an irreparable damage to judicial institution. The Constitution provides a proper role for judicial scrutiny of executive & legislative acts for the constitutionality. What really is the legitimate or acceptable method to be employed in judicial review? Did Mr. Locsin subscribe to absolute "strict construction" of the Constitution as the only legitimate method in constitutional reasoning? I think even some judges can't rationalize & evaluate some controversial issues on political grounds. In fact, the Constitution requires that the primary rules of government conduct must be maintained impartially against the demands of judicial activism & political partisanships.

Name: Pedererito Esta
City/State/Country: Lawag
IP Address: 63.235.113.5

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Si Drillon dapat mag inhibit kasi kitang kita na bias sya, judge sya bakit tinutulungan nya ang prosecution?

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

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Impeach CJ Corona is not a priority for the PH. PH is now facing problems that're more important than Impeach. The CPP/NPA who'er believers of maoist ideology are destroying infrastructures, killing civilians & AFP personnel. ARMM in my view want a sub-state - if achieved what's next? Ilocos Norte or Pangasinan may wish to become a sub-state another 10 yrs of negotiations that'll cost PH in millions of P. Corruption feeds communism. Believe all actors in the impeach trial are spoon-feeding the CPP/NPA. The Abu Sayaffs must be dealt w/ all out war not all out justice. AFP w/ warrant will be shot at as soon they're w/in sight of Abus. Magindanao Massacre? These three problems are most important among top 10, impeach at 10 & follow w/ quest for Marcoses & CGMA ill gotten wealth.

Name: george
City/State/Country: USA
IP Address: 71.139.3.30

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This impeachment is about "Hacienda Luisita" this Aquino will do anything to remove CORONA to get back the hacienda to his family.

Name: James Perez
City/State/Country: OZ
IP Address: 123.2.103.52

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We have to emulate America's excellent justice system and the economic miracle, with its high standard of living, as most Filipinos want to come and live. LINK

Name: James
City/State/Country: Philippines
IP Address: 112.198.82.37

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The Author of the current topic has already JUDGED the Impeachment Trial of CJ Corona. Even giving grades/rating...Please, let the Senate finish its work before passing your own Judgment.

Name: tonyO
City/State/Country: pinas
IP Address: 111.68.59.74

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Phreng Deo bago magkagulo ang meaning ng “Due Process of Law” with your erudite and learned exposition, please read: “A fundamental, constitutional guarantee that all legal proceedings will be fair and that one will be given notice of the proceedings and an opportunity to be heard before the government acts to take away one's life, liberty, or property. Also, a constitutional guarantee that a law shall not be unreasonable, arbitrary, or capricious…” LINK

Name: tonyO
City/State/Country: pinas
IP Address: 111.68.59.72

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Marie, said “Thanks, the controversial RH Bill is not part of the 26 Bills to be passed this 2012. See, what prayers can do? Tonyo nongsaymo?” Marie, Pinas population is now about 95 Million while in 1972, it was only 38 Million. In 1972, the people already suffered deprivation. Do you bother to think how Pinoys may survive over population? Do you have children to feed? How many? O baka naman you’re an old maid with no dependent to support, that’s why! Marie, God is not happy to see his people starve. Over population that leads to want and starvation is the work of the devil. Kanino ka ba nagdarasal?

Name: tonyO
City/State/Country: pinas
IP Address: 111.68.59.71

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Blitz, hey, my post was simple and merely a reaction to your baseless accusation that Renato Corona was purportedly unconstitutionally appointed to his post as Chief Justice of the Supreme Court and that his wife was also illegally appointed to a managerial position. My comment was simple but you answered with your DATSALATSANANSENS. I repeat! What law were violated? Daldal ka ng daldal ala Hitler’s army’s blitzkrieg eh wala ka namang bala para sa ang baril mo, tonto ka gid. Prove that you knew what you were talking about. What law was violated in their respective appointment?

Name: tonyO
City/State/Country: pinas
IP Address: 111.68.59.71

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Phreng Deo, the WB disowned the veracity of the report and I quote “The news…as saying that the bank did not release to the media a supposed memo regarding the “unsatisfactory” progress of the high court’s loan. LINK Wait for the official findings of the Senate Trial Court, particularly, whether they may be admissible evidence since these were not included in the charge sheet which is limited to non-disclosure th the public of his SALN. The mere “SUSPICION” and PURPORTED “REPORT” that he under declared his real properties, not being definite and positive accusation, may be invalid indictment. Let’s wait for the Court’s resolution. Sobra ka na! hehehehe.

Name: tonyO
City/State/Country: pinas
IP Address: 111.68.59.76

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Phreng Deo, dimonabasa ang blog in this forum that Renato Corona studied at the Ateneo until College and had his post graduate studies in Harvard University? Ala eh hindi kahit sino sino ang nakapagaral ng paganito. He’s no pauper. Mahiya ka naman sa sarile mo dre. You have no right to deprive the Chief Justice with the due process he deserves. O, alam mo na ang meaning ng due process? Hehehe.

Name: tonyO
City/State/Country: pinas
IP Address: 111.68.59.71

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Phreng Deo, par. 2.4, Article 2 of the ARTICLES OF IMPEACHMENT “SUSPECTED” and accused CJ Corona of having accumulated ill-gotten wealth. The charge must be definite rather than a mere suspicion. This is inadmissible. Ikaw mangyan, if suspected and accused with only one ball (o itlog) papayag ka ba knowing you have 2 balls. See the logic?

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

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Did Senator Enrile rule that ill-gotten wealth will be admissible evidence? He will likely rule, that indeed, ill-gotten wealth will be admissible & by now I think he did. Best to end the impeachment trial that is feeding the "strength" & justification for CPP's Maoist ideology. Acquisition of ill-gotten wealth & partiality towards former PGMA are a "piece of cake." One of Corona's lawyers stated that the CJ is ready to accept a guilty verdict.

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

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Exchanges between Defense lawyer Cuevas and Senator Juan Ponce Enrile. Cuevas, "that the presentation of evidence on Corona's properties would violate the Chief Magistrate's right of due process. Senator Enrile: "Overuled Cuevas noting that the assets being examined in the testimonies are still in Corona's statements". Stop feeding communism.

Name: Sir Raul O Goonsalez
City/State/Country: Iloilo City
IP Address: 112.198.141.98

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Tulad ni CJ Corona, itong si I see it, saksakan ng kapal ng mukha, tama lang magsama kayong mga wala ng hiya kahit konti, kitang kita na ang mga ninakaw sa bayan, milyones, pinamigay sa mga anak at kamag anak, puro dokumento ang nagpapatunay, tumatanggi pa, mga magnanakaw, masisiba, manloloko at mandaraya, kung sakali malusutan nyo mga Corrupt at magnanakaw ding na Senador ni Arroyo, di kayo palulusutin ng taong bayan, matutulad kayo kay Ceasescu ng Romania at Khadafy ng Libya, pinatay ng sarili nilang mamayan, humanda kayo.

Name: Edward
City/State/Country: Angeles City
IP Address: 98.160.174.84

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To: 1UP and Mockingmaya. You people want to fix the court system. You can't even fix the roads. And to you 1UP yes I complain about the same things over and over. If you had to smell piss all the time and dodge pot holes every 5 seconds you too would complain over and over. Grow up already. Nothing is going to happen to this Justice. This show you people are putting on is a joke.

Name: 1 UP
City/State/Country: GOTHAM CITY
IP Address: 74.101.61.3

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7gtg: Don't be hard on yourself. It happens all the time. For Pinoys who wish to visit the country, act like one of the average locals. Don't make it too obvious that you are coming from another country with dollars on your wallets but paper bills with Benigno Aquino's face on them. Wear sandals and not namebrand sneakers. No gold chains on your neck or bracelets on your arm. Thieves and muggers can smell a tourist a mile away!

Name: Edward
City/State/Country: Angeles City
IP Address: 98.160.174.84

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These lawyers involved in this impeachment case, they're the best the PI has to offer. I'll say it again. There are no professionals in the PI just people who brought their degrees and make believe they're doctors or lawyers. Again stop this show already, the longer it goes the more you all look like fools.

Name: 1 UP
City/State/Country: GOTHAM CITY
IP Address: 74.101.61.3

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Article 2 of the articles of impeachment against Corona cited some specifics. The subsequent hearings should reveal more. It would reveal that much of these real estate holdings of Corona were undervalued. The purpose is obvious- not to raise a red flag. This act is no different from a taxpayer who understates his income to minimize his tax liability. In the case of Corona, it was meant to moderate future accusation of having benefitted from his position of power. SALN is but one of the tools to strengthen the accusation of betrayal of public trust but how about bank accounts?

Name: 1 UP
City/State/Country: GOTHAM CITY
IP Address: 74.101.61.3

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Mockingmaya subscribes to this statement which is flawed "the power to declare congressional acts invalid if they violate the Constitution.. simply reflects in the will of the people as opposed to the will of the legislature...".Members of the judiciary could not speak for the will of the people. The people are not their constituencies. They were appointed not elected. Courts cannot legislate but only interpret the law. Only members of Congress could in the people's behalf. If Congress repeals a law that is viewed as unconstitutional by the Supreme Court, does that mean that the action of the legislature (of amending or strengthening it) was against the will of the people they represent? Only people with low information think that way. Are you in that category of people or are you not?

Name: 1 UP
City/State/Country: GOTHAM CITY
IP Address: 74.101.61.3

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Phil Researcher: You have a point. Section 17 of the Article XI of the 1997 Constitution requires all public officials to declare their net worth in public and not kept in the custody of the clerk of court, Ms.Vidal as in the case of CJ Corona. Valuation of properties follows the accepted industry (accounting) practice of using sales comparison as a method of property valuation. Simply put the prevailing price (current market value) of the same property (+ improvements) if it were to be sold today. Evidently, Corona lied. Lying is a serious offense in any impeachment proceedings.

Name: 1 UP
City/State/Country: GOTHAM CITY
IP Address: 74.101.61.3

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Tony0 argues on Corona's impeachment as being illegal and that the defendant Corona was impeached sin "due process and hearing." When some 200 members of the House decided that there is enough reason or cause to bring Corona to trial and the articles of impeachment were drawn, Corona was impeached. When these articles were sent to the Senate for formal trial to follow, isn't that fair hearing? It is stunningly stupid on the part to the House to forewarn Corona that he will be impeached. Ano ka ba naman Antonio! Puro due process ka na lang.YOU ARE CHOKING US TO DEATH!

Name: 1 UP
City/State/Country: GOTHAM CITY
IP Address: 74.101.61.3

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Mockingmaya's advice re Corona's impeachment; "The best defense of Corona is to create a Homeric or heroic drama: " If you are referring to Homer the Greek poet who wrote the Odyssey, that is a bad analogy. Homer is BLIND and even his existence is doubtful. You might have confused Odysseus of the Trojan war from Homer. In more practical terms "the best defense is offense." Give that advice to Corona's lawyers!

Name: 1 UP
City/State/Country: GOTHAM CITY
IP Address: 74.101.61.3

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You are misreading the nature of impeachment Pipit. This statement "I think the Philippine Constitution provides for two removal tracks of impeachment: "via ordinary criminal conviction & the extra-ordinary-politico-judicial process of impeachment. " That is garbage. There is only one track unless doling ka! Impeachment of a justice does not go beyond removal from office. Felonious acts (plunder, bribery, etc) go to the Office of the Ombudsman and away from the halls of Congress. Na buwang ka na naman adre!

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

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PROSECUTORS GONE PISING: After the custodian of of SC SALN surrendered CJ Corona's 2002 - 2010 SALN to the impeachment court, impeachment article II, "Failure to file SALN," became moot. To hide/deflect their embarrassment, the prosecutors led/are leading the public on a wild pising expedition into what they have characterized as "ill-gotten riches," which has nothing to do in proving that CJ Corona did not file his SALN. As you see, lotsa folks are eating it. Just like PT Barnum said.

Name: deo
City/State/Country: flour city
IP Address: 74.74.186.35

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tonyO: Correctol- You said "...foremost defense counsel Serafin Cuevas contention in his opening statement, which has been admitted in evidence...". Adre, the statements of both parties, defense and prosecutors, are only "opening statements". No more no less. They are not evidence. If the defense says in the opening statement, they are going to demolish the evidence in the graft and corruption complaints and they do it, or don't do it, it's OK. By not demolishing the evidence, it may not be the end of the world for you and the defense, but it may be the end of Corona. So put this in your kokote: "opening statements are just statements, it is not evidence".

Name: JRH
City/State/Country: Montreal, Canada
IP Address: 70.82.113.23

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The prosecutors came in without a clue whatsoever about this trial. Something solid & convincing evidences, witnesses & indisputable records has to be presented. Like the Boy Scout motto..'Always be Prepared. Obviously, the prosecutors failed miserably in its initial presentation. Most of them poorly executed at all levels. The fishing expedition is applicable cuz what they have presented so far looks empty, selfish, & downright stupid. On the other hand, for the defense, Ex CJ Cuevas has them by their balls. The prosecution will have to come up with something solid & will stick. Ex AJ Cuevas, the veteran, knows the rules of court which has been defined & refined over the years. He's 83 years old. It looks like he can reasonably provide fair & predictable due process without a sweat.

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

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FAIR AND SQUARE LET'S COMPARE: The prosecution impeachment team are making a big publicity ado of CJCorona SALN, jumping from P14 million to P22 million since becoming CJ. > LINK . Now let us look at P'Noy's SALN. In just one year, after becoming president, P'Noy's SALN leapfrogged from P15 million to P50 million. > LINK . WOW! Wondering where some of the multi-millions of pesos leftover from the 2010 presidential campaign funds went?

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

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Anyway, P'Noy's uncle "mastermind" Danding Cojuangco may want the money he donated to P'Noy's presidential campaign if P'Noy can't get hacienda Luisita back. Persecuting CJ Corona won't be enough. The "boss" wants hacienda Luisita back. No "ifs" or "buts."

Name: JRH
City/State/Country: Montreal, Canada
IP Address: 70.82.113.23

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PNL posters have to have a legal degree to follow the proceedings. So, to TonyO, the legal beagle of this Forum, what about if it's the jury system applied in this case? (Do we have the jury system?) Watching major cases in the U.S. it appears that the accused has a chance to be tried by his peers & not a bunch of bungling senators sitting in judgment or neophyte congressmen falling on their faces to be heard. In a jury system, they are quarantined with no TV, newspapers, computers. etc & held incommunicado during the trial. If sovereignty resides in our people, then why not the Jury System.

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

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MEG of UK urges, "CORONA has to be washed, shaken, and dried to the public (masa)." This is a sample of what the Kumander Wangwang's pitbulls have been doing even before the start of the impeachment trial. TRIAL BY PUBLICITY is an act of attacking the ACCUSED through the media and leaving him to his devices to defend himself, if any will take up his cause against the rampaging mob. In other words, through his lapdogs in Congress & in the media PNoy is trying to pre-empt the decision of the court to his favor to the cheers of mob, otherwise the rampaging mob (masa) will swell to the streets!

Name: KALI
City/State/Country: HAWAII
IP Address: 66.91.35.33

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Per Deo: 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”. Deo huwag mong sabihin MAAGAP c Corona. Sanamagan, sanamabits kasimula pa lang ng drama sa korte sentenciahan mo na. Hindi ka naman kasali sa mga Senator-Judge ah! Baka peke nga itong dokomento pinapakita. Kung may mga marunong mag peke ng kengkoy money, Philippine peso o American dollar, ito pa kayang simple document. Halimbawa palitan lang ang pangalan ng owner sa transfer certificate of title, ayos na. Nasabi nga ni CJ Corona na hindi sa kanya ‘yong ibang titulo na pinapakita, anong ibig sabihin niyan, eh d PEKE. Gets mo!

Name: Phil Researcher
City/State/Country: L A County, Ca USA
IP Address: 98.119.17.19

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RE: The Corona Trial..--Judge Serafin Cuevas has a standing objection to the presentation of the Condo Certificates of Title and TCT (Transfer Certificates of Title)..But the Senate Pres.said the Prosecution is just marking them in evidence.. these titles will be offered in evidence at the end of the Prosecution's turn to present evidence..But the way the trial has been proceeding is that Cuevas objects to everything which the public can see.. If Corona didn't do anything wrong why is he afraid of the evidence.. Mr. CJ, this is simple math where did you get the money to pay for all these high end Real estate properties?

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

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1UP I (not TONYO) was the one who said, "an assault to CJ is an assault to independent body collectively. Democracy is in peril." Yes, Corona is not the SC. But you know it, SC is a collegial, independent body, co-equal of executive. Let's say, even a vote of 8-7 in Hacienda's lot distribution case is still counted as the final decision of SC collectively! Ever since the Truth Com was trashed aside by a 10-5 verdict it can't be denied that PNoy has been publicly attacking & issuing threats to SC, quite often singling out Corona. Can't you see it? By crucifying the CJ, PNoy's sending chills into the spine of other justices who don't agree with what he wants? Is that characteristic of democracy in action? Or is it an action of a tyrant?

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

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For the Senator impeachment judges to be truly impartial, they must refrain from lawyering pro or against, as seen yesterday, when Sen Drilon, due to the prosecution's mental lack to make the SC custodian of SALN hand over CJ Corona's SALN. Seeing the prosecution's lack/lapse, senator Drilon could not restrain himself anymore, and asked Vidal, "Do you have Corona's SALN?" "Yes sir" "Would you please hand it over to the court?" "Yes sir," and did. Sen Drilon, by this act, was lawyering for the prosecution. It was of course not intended. Drilon did not mean to lawyer for the prosecution, but it happened , because Drilon could not restrain his mouth, or maybe he saw it an opportunity to grandstand.

Name: deo
City/State/Country: flour city
IP Address: 74.74.186.35

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In the news: "As Defense Protests, Prosecution Build Ups For Ill-Gotten Wealth Vs. Corona". Any one should not be a rocket sayangtis to understand people's case against Corona in the graft and corruption complaints: annualized salary, plus savings, plus earnings from investments, plus inheritance of CJ Corona vs acquired properties. If the former is short then the defense will have problems.

Name: Sandam
City/State/Country: Canada
IP Address: 142.83.138.6

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Dapat pugutan ng ulo. If found guilty.

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

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Justice Renato Corona is not a man of principle; he does not love the Republic of the Philippines. He is willing to engage in a long drawn-out impeachment trial that will create an open grave: respect, dignity, family, scholarship, judicial excellence, power, position, friendships & everything that makes life meaningful---are about to evaporate. The possible Senate's acquittal doesn't look hanging in an even balance. The Supreme Court's notion of independence has been diluted.

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

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Girl, practice what you preached. You're a self-righteous hypocrite like PNoy. That's your problem - you're soooo judgmental. Don't make any assumptions that I'm this and that because YOU DON'T KNOW ME. I've been living in the U.S. all my life but still I managed to keep myself abreast to whatever is happening in PI whether it's good or bad. I don't know GMA & the CJ personally so don't give me that crap. Yes, I've been defending them because I wanted you people to understand that NO ONE HAS THE RIGHT to make any judgment until all the accused are proven guilty.

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

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With all this Black Propaganda against the CJ Corona, how could I not be level-headed - I'm not easily swayed by all this S..T! I must give both of them the BENEFIT OF THE DOUBT and that's the right thing to do. That's because you're the protector of the unborn babies and/or your opposition to RH Bill, GOD loves you for that already. No way Marie because by pre-judging someone hastily, you are already committing a sin.

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

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Congressman Quimbo's views on Senate impeachment proceedings are quite interesting (see ABS-CBN News & Current Affairs). But I do believe that Justice Corona's integrity has been irrevocably damaged. As the Senate trial continues, the pressure mounts for possible conviction based on evidence of violation of public trust. The Filipino people have a reason to feel aghast at the nature of evidence presented by the prosecutors to the Senate. The tension will soon reach fever pitch: Justice Corona will be "tortured on the gibbet of everlasting obloquy."

Name: deo
City/State/Country: flour city
IP Address: 74.74.186.35

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Somebody in this forum criticized the "computer generated" documents of real estate transactions of Corona. A while back, photo copies, xerox copies including Kodaks Verifax copies were acceptable and considered as good as the original hard copies. I am not abreast with computer copies. But I'm sure the law is up-to-date in document evaluation therefore it's admissibility in the Courts of law. After all anything can be had by surfing the internet. In the case of the real estate transactions of Corona, it must be genuine. Also, it is Megaworld's documents, so they must have the originals and should be available once it is subpoenaed.

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

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RE: Headline: Aquino ready to release tax returns of CJ Corona"---That Aquino is Pnoy and his admin is saying that if the Congressional Prosecutors will request, then the tax returns of the chief justice would be released.. This is the Ace that the prosecutors could reveal, when it is out... I'm certain that his tax returns would not support all those high end Real Estate purchases..In other words .by that time .. maybe within the next few weeks--..the Headline would be "Corona the first CJ removed by Impeachment..and he'll be history..of course he can still be criminally prosecuted under the Anti Graft & Corrupt Practices Act. R.A 3019

Name: Aiota Capli
City/State/Country: Inland Empire
IP Address: 165.235.174.75

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Oscar Wilde once said: “I can stand brute force, but brute reason is quite unbearable. There is something unfair about its use. It is hitting below the intellect.” This quote reminds me of the pinnings of the defense system in the PH. We all end up not knowing the truth in the end as a result. They twist, they lie, they use all means to make us all look foolish.

Name: KALI
City/State/Country: HAWAII
IP Address: 66.91.35.33

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Marie said this; I think the answer "we're not yet ready your honor" should not be the answer of prosecutors. Better, "we'll present tomorrow your honor" - not obvious. Boy scouts are better and more prepared.” I second your opinion Marie. But, what would happen to PNoy if the documents presented by the prosecutors were found to be manufactured? He boosted pa naman that the 45 document evidences are strong and they are genuine? In other words he lied? Susmaryosep naman!

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

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MAR ROXAS, ('10 VP candidate defeated by Binay) has admitted, "Corona's removal from office is part of what the Liberal Party is pushing for through the successful impeachment of the chief justice." Instead of blaming the Corona for not too keen in sympathizing with his cause against Binay, Mar Roxas should better try his luck next time in 2016 presidential election against Binay!

Name: tonyO
City/State/Country: pinas
IP Address: 111.68.59.75

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Phreng Deo said “In the news: "Corona Richer By P8 Million After Joining SC, SALN Show". Dre, the documentary evidence is clear on this issue and I quote “Macalintal said in a statement that he believes that the SALNs could even work in Corona’s favor. Prosecution’s evidence pertaining to sale of a property of CJ Corona to a certain spouses Rivera for P8 million in 2010 may even be an evidence in favor of Corona… But if we add the sale of P8 million received by the Coronas from the proceeds of the said sale in 2010, it justifies the P8 million increase of Corona’s net worth from P14 million in 2009 to P22 million in 2010, Macalintal explained. “ LINK

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

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Ex Justice USEC Ramon Esguerra, one of Corona's defense counsels, was quoted: "The disclosure proves that he is filing the SALN and there fore [sic] did not violate the law." With respect to the "filing", ok. How about the contents? The omission of wife's incomes fr 2002-2009? The omission of the P14.5 million Bellagio condo? Are those not considered violation of the law on SALN filing? Tonyo, please explain for our benefit. Thanks!

Name: tonyO
City/State/Country: pinas
IP Address: 111.68.59.72

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Mockingmaya said he disagreed with the power of the Supreme Court to declare congressional acts invalid if they violate the Constitution…. This is Political Science 101 in action, sir!” Hey pipit, did you understand your Political Science 101? If unconstitutional, its null and void, hence, invalid. Elementary my dear Wayson! Go back to Interpretative Reading, phreng!

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

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A columnist said, "Defense lawyer Serafin Cuevas and even Presiding Judge JPE have been giving prosecutors a crash course on trial techniques, presentation of evidence, and direct and cross-examination." But 220 Lange implied that they act like high school kids. Hehehe. Methinks these kids are just doing 'practicum' with the help of the veterans! Oh my, is this a zarzuela? What's supposed to be going on in Congress? Can we still retrieve the pork?

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

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I do agree with Senator Ponce Enrile when he said that Corona must be convicted based on "clear & convincing evidence," which is equivalent to "proof beyond reasonable doubt." (see ABS-CBN: Tamano, Tony & others). And the Senate's factual finding & conviction must be respected. The Senators, sitting as jurors-judges have the sole power to acquit or convict against the evidence: "clear & convincing evidence." In fact, in the words of Chief Justice Jay of the USA, 1794, that "juries (or jurors-judges) are the best judges of facts; it is, on the hand, presumable, that the courts are the best judges of law. But still both objects are lawfully, within yuour power of decision." Mabuhay ka Senator Enrile.

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

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According to Justice Corona, "Kamatayan lang ang puwedeng magpaalis sa kanya..."I think Justice Corona is trying to play the role of "Nietzschean great man: He wants no sympathetic heart, but servants & tools...When not speaking to himself, he wears a mask. He rather lies & tells the truth...There is a solitude within him that is accessible to praise or blame...His own justice beyond appeal." So Gloria Arroyo knew pretty well from the start that Corona was the right judicial midnight-puppet.

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

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RE.. NBI Director Gatdula.. The National Bureau of Investigation was organized in the PH following the model in the USA .. the FBI.. However, Gatdula was fired because instead of solving kidnappings , in cahoots with of his Agents ,a Japanese national hiding from the Yakuza was kidnapped by of all people the NBI.. Gatdula got the first 500,000 pesos.. These people hould go to jail.. and also disbar him if he is a member of the Bar .What a country .the law enforcers are the kidnappers.

Name: LPiF
City/State/Country: LosAngeles/Mla
IP Address: 121.1.11.38

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EDWARD: To Mockingmaya; "One crook replaces another. I know PNL staff said no more name calling but, you, you are a "#%@."...If you do not stop your continues verbal ASSAULT to my friends in this forum, I will personally come and see you at Fairfield in Angeles City. Do you know what I will do to you? Go back and read my previous post again! Tsk tsk tsk...

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

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NBI head Magtanggol Gatdula go sacked and cried wolf ("no due process for my sacking"). Well, dude, you disobeyed and adamantly refused to follow PNOY's order to turn over the Jap lady to BI where she should belong, right? That's it! He appointed you. He can sack you at his behest. And you must remember that "the Boss might not always be right, but he is always the Boss".

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

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Did you hear the grapevine about CPP and NPA chief Maria Joma Sison being offered a government cabinet position by the current administration? Won't be no surprise if true. Dad was communist sympathizer. Kim Jung Il was mom's idol.

Name: KALI
City/State/Country: HAWAII
IP Address: 66.91.35.33

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Mockingmaya said; “President Aquino represents 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.” Say what? You’re asking me to support PNoy? First, pls answer the following so the people may know; 1) China using PHL as dumpsite of their inferior products, sending their criminal people (manufacture shabu here under the nose of authority), dumping pirated goods (dvd, cd, etc) in thousand, invading Spartly Island illegally. What strong presidency allowing this to happen? 2) JOMA (Jose Maria Sison) the brain of NPA in the inkling of PNoy to be in his cabinet? Many soldiers died due to action of NPA. Will the PHL military allow it? More question..

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

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BREAKING NEWS! COURT JUNKS P51-B SUIT VS. MARCOSES! It says " The Sandiganbayan, in a ruling penned by Associate Justice Samuel Mar-tires, cited the 'absence of evidence' and said the OSG (office of solicitor gen) and PCGG failed to prove that the Marcoses and their co-accused had enriched themselves by stealing government money." With this kind of news I don't know or I am not sure if PNoy would have himself circumcised (if he is not yet) then dive into Pasig river naked or just run around Luneta together with his yellow mobsters naked as a sign of protest! Justice Martires, et al., watch out, your next after Corona!