Monthly Archives: November 2007

Overkill in the Assault vs. Trillanes group?

Posted on November 30, 2007 by Atty. Fred| 4 Comments

Some say that the military assault against the group of Senator Antonio Trillanes at the Peninsula Manila is an overkill. Rounds from a Caliber 50 machine gun were fired at the main entrance of the hotel and an armored personnel carrier ran through the front door. After watching the video, would you say that it’s overkill? Read more »

Posted in Politics & Society

The basis for the executive declaration of Curfew

Posted on November 30, 2007 by Atty. Fred| 1 Comment

In light of the military action against Senator Antonio Trillanes, Gen. Danilo Lim and their companions at the Peninsula Hotel in Makati City yesterday, 29 November 2007, the executive department announced a curfew in Metro Manila and its surrounding environs, to take effect between 12:00 a.m. to 5 a.m. of 30 November 2007. Read more »

Posted in Legal Misc, Politics & Society

Magdalo Part 2

Posted on November 29, 2007 by Atty. Fred| 5 Comments

The Magdalo group has taken over a hotel in Makati City. Again.

On 27 July 2003, more than 300 members of the Magdalo faction took over the Oakwood Premier Luxury Apartments in Makati City. The Magdalo faction, led by Navy Lt. (SG) Antonio Trillanes IV, announced their grievances against President Gloria Macapagal Arroyo, including graft and corruption in the military. Read more »

Posted in Politics & Society

Venue of Petitions for Annulment or Declaration of Nullity

Posted on November 29, 2007 by Atty. Fred| 6 Comments

Here’s something that should keep everyone busy over the long weekend. One of the recurring issues in this forum, perhaps primarily because of the apparent increase in interest of Overseas Filipino Workers (OFW) in annulment, is the proper venue of petitions for annulment or declaration of nullity. To address this issue, let’s consider the following provisions of the Rule on Declaration of Absolute Nullity of Void Marriages and Annulment of Voidable Marriages — Read more »

Posted in Family Law, Legal Procedure

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Cost and expenses in seeking Annulment

Posted on November 17, 2007 by Atty. Fred| 22 Comments

There are a lot of questions posted here and at the Forum as to how much will it cost for an annulment. The standard reply is: it depends. We could not possibly speak for the standard fees charged by all lawyers and the costs would normally go up if the case drags on as a result of contingencies (as when hearings are postponed for various reasons). It would also depend on the ground or grounds for annulment or declaration of nullity. Read more »

Posted in Family Law

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What flooded roads?

Posted on November 15, 2007 by Atty. Fred| 1 Comment

During a client meeting in Makati City this morning, I was surprised that Chino Roces (formerly Pasong Tamo), among other streets, was flooded. Some cars were obviously hesitant to wade through the flooded roads, causing traffic build up. This hesitation is generally understandable, but not to us who are veterans of Malabon roads. To drive home the point, here’s a video I took some months back. Read more »

Posted in On the Road

MMDA on the Road

Posted on November 15, 2007 by Atty. Fred| 13 Comments

Here’s an email that’s going around lately. It’s originally entitled “How you can challenge petty abuses of MMDA personnel…”

I just reached my limit last week-end, and decided to take action against the abusive MMDA enforcers. I basically called up the MMDA head office and inquired from the Personnel Officer, Antonio Pagulayan, to clarify their policies. Here is what I got. Read more »

Posted in On the Road

The Batasan Blast and the Impeachment Complaint

Posted on November 14, 2007 by Atty. Fred| Leave a comment

Tonyo Cruz talked about the reaction of bloggers on the Batasan blast which killed Congressman Wahab Akbar, among others. The PNP has just confirmed that the blast was caused by an improvised explosive device. Read more »

Posted in Politics & Society

Waiting for Justice

Posted on November 14, 2007 by Atty. Fred| 2 Comments

The good thing about an internet-ready cellphone, one gets to have a diversion while waiting for something. Read more »

Posted in Legal Misc, Life

It is Christmas

Posted on November 13, 2007 by Atty. Fred| 3 Comments

There’s no doubt about it — it’s Christmas. Of course, the longest Christmas season in the world does not officially start until the first simbang gabi. The signs, however, definitely show it’s beginning to smell, look and feel a lot like Christmas.

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Posted in The Beyond