Prof. Dan Gatmaytan on “Rule of Law Challenges in the Philippines” Raising questions about the commitment of the Filipino public toward, Prof. Dante Gatmaytan has published his article “Lost in Transmission: Rule of Law Challenges in the Philippines” through the journal Impunity Watch (Vol.8, 2017-2018). In his paper, the professor discusses the widespread indifference of the public towards blatant human rights violations during the Duterte administration’s ongoing “war on drugs,” as well as the unwavering support for a government that openly flouts the rule of law. Impunity Watch is a journal by Syracuse University, and provides objective reporting on impunity…

Professor Hilbay responds to Presidential spokesperson Harry Roque’s position on joint explorations in the West Philippine Sea

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Maritime Law expert critiques proposed constitutional amendments on Philippine sovereignty Professor Jay Batongbacal, Director of the Institute of Maritime Affairs and Law of the Sea of the UP Law Center made some fundamental comments on Constitution making. In an ANC Early Edition interview, he critiqued draft amendments to Articles 1 and 2 (Philippine Territory) of the Constitution being proposed by the Consultative Committee to review the Constitution. He observed that the Articles should be succinct in that they should avoid details in the description of the national territory and should provide for flexibility.  The good Professor explained that the Constitution is for all…

Prof. Tony La Viña: The Future of our Constitution Commenting on Professor Dante Gatmaytan’s professorial lecture on “The Role of the Judiciary in Constitutional Deconsecration,” columnist of Eagle Eyes, Tony La Viña, reflects on the impact of the quo warranto Hearing in the Supreme Court, against Chief Justice Sereno.  The article reflects on the likely impact — of a decision granting the petition — on: constitutional rule, the judiciary itself, and on the teaching of constitutional law in the country; whether the quo warranto case can be properly decided pro hac vice; and that “it will radically overturn our constitutional system not just of accountability but also of…