People of the Philippines v. Que Po LayG.R. No. L-6791March 29, 1954 THE PEOPLE OF THE PHILIPPINES, plaintiff-appellee,vs.QUE PO LAY, defendant-appellant. Facts:Que Po Lay was charged for violating Central Bank Circular No. 20 when he failed to sell foreign exchange amounting to $7000. Because of this, he was sentenced to spend six months in prisonContinue reading “People of the Philippines v. Que Po Lay (Case Digest) G.R. No. L-6791”
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Passion Isn’t All That: A Review of Cal Newport’s “So Good They Can’t Ignore You”
Cal Newport was one of those college students who wanted to hack into studying to get the most profit out of so little investment. His blog, Study Hacks, gained so much attention since its launch because he presents no-nonsense tips on how to improve students’ grades without spending so much time studying. In So GoodContinue reading “Passion Isn’t All That: A Review of Cal Newport’s “So Good They Can’t Ignore You””
A Big Day for the Mendes Army: Shawn Turns 20
Being a Shawn Mendes fan is weird. On one hand, you’re supporting an old soul, a mature and professional artist who’s dedicated to what he does and cares for his fans so much you’d think you’re part of his family before you even meet him. On the other hand, you also know your idol isContinue reading “A Big Day for the Mendes Army: Shawn Turns 20”
ABS-CBN Broadcasting Corporation v. Commission on Elections
ABS-CBN Broadcasting Corporation v. Commission on ElectionsGR No. 133486January 28, 2000 Facts:The broadcasting group ABS-CBN wanted to cover the May 1998 national elections and conduct an exit survey. The Commission on Elections (COMELEC) released a resolution enjoining the company to do so on the grounds that the findings of the project might conflict with theContinue reading “ABS-CBN Broadcasting Corporation v. Commission on Elections”
Alunan III v. Mirasol
Alunan III v. MirasolGR No. 108399July 31, 1997 Facts:The Local Government Code of 1991, which took effect on January 1, 1992, provided that there should be a Sangguniang Kabataan (SK) in every barangay. It also stated that the first elections for the SK shall be held thirty days after the next local elections. Under theContinue reading “Alunan III v. Mirasol”
An Afternoon at Napo Beach
The road took us to places that looked more and more like scenes at the beginning of a crappy teenage horror movie. Houses became rarer and trees got taller. We were closer to the mountains that every now and then we couldn’t help but stop the motorcycle to stare and take pictures of their majesticContinue reading “An Afternoon at Napo Beach”
Manok at Jolens
“Limang pitik pag talo, ha?” Nakayuko ang tatlong lalaki sa gilid ng daan. Malaki ang agwat ng edad nila. May walo, may labintatlo, may dise-ocho. Sa unang tingin ay hindi mo mahuhulaan ang totoong pangalan ng mga ito—James, Carlos, at Anton. Mga pangalang hindi nababagay para sa mga maruruming batang kalye. Hindi rin naman mahalagaContinue reading “Manok at Jolens”
Anxious Thoughts of an Aspiring Lawyer
A career in the legal field offers a lot of exciting opportunities, and even though many people would think otherwise, a license to practice law still carries with it a degree of prestige and respect. To be able to acquire that coveted Atty. that precedes one’s name, the student has to get through law schoolContinue reading “Anxious Thoughts of an Aspiring Lawyer”
My Big Bad Wolf Book Fair Experience
Book lovers were thrilled when news that a book fair was coming to Cebu City. The Big Bad Wolf, a fair that originated in Malaysia opened its doors to Cebuanos on July 12, 2018, delivering about a million books for lower prices. I personally chose to come back to Cebu on the said date toContinue reading “My Big Bad Wolf Book Fair Experience”
Filipino Traits that Hinder Philippine Progress According to Teodoro Agoncillo
Source: https://philippinesreport.com/remain-valiant-defend-country-senators-urge-filipinos/ Filipinos have unique traits that are admired by other nationalities. But while our strong sense of resilience and optimism are laudable, there are other traits that don’t fly when it comes to attaining success and developing as a country. In his literary masterpiece History of the Filipino People, Teodoro Agoncillo describesContinue reading “Filipino Traits that Hinder Philippine Progress According to Teodoro Agoncillo”
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