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Is President Aquino allowing legal shortcuts against Chief Justice Corona?

By Tonyo Cruz Tue, May 15, 2012 11:53PM UTC View Comments

The impeachment trial of Chief Justice Renato Corona has so far produced a mixed bag in terms of possible outcomes. What is obvious though is how President Aquino, the chief architect of the oust-Corona enterprise, has authorized legal and political shortcuts to help advance the impeachment case. Take, for example, the presentation given by Ombudsman...

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Philippines: Take 5 on the impeachment trial of Renato Corona

By Tonyo Cruz Wed, Jan 18, 2012 12:49PM UTC View Comments

Beleaguered Philippine Supreme Court Chief Justice Renato Corona Monday. Pic: AP.

The impeachment trial against Chief Justice Renato C. Corona which has started in the Senate has all the hallmarks of a new stage of combat between warring factions of the Philippines’ ruling classes. On one hand is President Benigno Aquino III and the Liberal Party-led House majority which instigated the impeachment proceeding. According to them,...

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Philippines’ chief justice impeached in House, faces trial in Senate

By Tonyo Cruz Mon, Dec 12, 2011 7:48PM UTC View Comments

Supreme Court Chief Justice Renato Corona, whose controversial appointment by President Arroyo in the run-up to the 2010 elections caused a stir among constitutionalists and the then-political opposition, was impeached today by the House of Representatives. Corona’s impeachment effectively eclipsed big news early Monday — the assumption of the new chief-of-staff of the Armed Forces,...

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Philippines: Congress revives discredited Charter Change proposals

By Tonyo Cruz Fri, Sep 30, 2011 12:34PM UTC View Comments

The Senate and the House of Representatives have again agreed to revive Charter Change, this time through a bicameral constituent assembly. More popularly known as Cha-cha, this constitutional change racket is an old gimmick that reeks of discredited ideas and false promises. According to congressional leaders, each house will deliberate and vote on proposed amendments...

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Who is the mystery figure dominating the Thai Senate selection?

By Bangkok Pundit Mon, Apr 04, 2011 9:00AM UTC View Comments

Under the 2007 Constitution, Thailand has a 150-seat Senate. Until recently there were 76 elected Senators representing each of Thailand’s provinces and the remaining 74 senators would be appointed/selected from candidates nominated from various sectors: academia (15), government (14), the private sector (15), the professional sector (15), and other groups (15) per Section 114, 2007 Constitution....

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