Of coincidences, or God’s design in our lives
Atty. Vincent S. Isles Sometime in July 2018, I was interviewing three of the four suspects in the killing of Atty. Salvador Solima (the alleged fourth suspect had not been arrested or even at…
2019
You’re wrong, Atty. Nograles
No… With all due respect to a fellow member of the bar, to threaten someone with a legal recourse if that person would not pursue a course of action against…
Sex inside moviehouses
With all due respect, sex inside a moviehouse, unless the intent of the participants is really public exhibition, does not fall under Article 201 of the Revised Penal Code. Kanang…
I will always be a San Miguel tambay
In 2001, I graduated from high school, enrolled in college (BS Ed Physics-Math at the University of San Carlos, on a scholarship), and lived at the squatter’s area of Brgy.…
Our Tatay, a farmer
My father used to tell us their five children to make sure we finish a college education, because farming will not be an option for us once we raise our…
Not guilty, Your Honor
A lot of people were surprised with the Not Guilty plea of Renato Llenes, the accused in the gruesome murder of Christine Silawan. The case is now in the headlines…
Conviction on the merits, after five years of practice
I signed the Roll of Lawyers on 6 May 2014. I celebrated my 5th anniversary in practice just this year. From the very start I practiced criminal law; it is…
911, where are you?
While on my way to the airport to pick up a friend flying in from Manila on the way to Bohol, a motorcycle turning right towards the direction of the…
The tissue trick
I once went on an overnight, out-of-town escapade with a girl.
Advincula should not be believed
Para di ko ma-libel, ako na lang ni i-copy paste ang text gikan mismo sa Abaya v People, G.R. No. 96389: “xxx The fact that a witness may have lied…