Surrounded by the vast Pacific Ocean and blessed with breathtaking coastlines, lush mountains, and rich cultural traditions, Catanduanes stands as one of the most, if not the most, remarkable island…
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NON EXCUSAT | Atty. Rene John M. Velasco:
CLINICAL LEGAL EDUCATION PROGRAM
The law is often described as an instrument of justice, but its true value lies not merely in statutes, court decisions, or legal principles. Its value is measured by how…
NON EXCUSAT | Atty. Rene John M. Velasco:
POLITICAL DYNASTY: A CONSTITUTIONAL COMMAND LONG AWAITED
For thirty-nine years, Article II, Section 26 of the 1987 Constitution has remained an unfulfilled constitutional command. In its August 26, 2026 Decision in the consolidated cases of Kapatiran Party…
NON EXCUSAT | Atty. Rene John M. Velasco:
Verba Legis and Ratio Legis: The Letter and the Spirit of the Law
In the interpretation of statutes, two Latin maxims occupy a fundamental place in legal reasoning: verba legis and ratio legis. The first directs the courts to the words of the…
NON EXCUSAT | Atty. Rene John M. Velasco:
BEST EVIDENCE RULE X ORIGINAL DOCUMENT RULE
The recent case of People of the Philippines vs Ybo Lastimosa[1] discussed the historical development of the best evidence rule, to wit: The earliest iteration of the Best Evidence Rule…
NON EXCUSAT | Atty. Rene John M. Velasco:
PLAZA MIRANDA BOMBING
Plaza Miranda – a historic public square located in the heart of Quiapo, Manila, directly in front of the world-famous Quiapo Church, formally known as Minor Basilica and National of…
NON EXCUSAT | Atty. Rene John M. Velasco:
TRIAL OBJECTIONS
Trial objections are among the most important tools available to a litigator. Properly used, objections protect the rules of evidence, preserve issues for appeal, prevent inadmissible matters from reaching the…
NON EXCUSAT | Atty. Rene John M. Velasco:
SUBPOENA x SEARCH WARRANT
The exchange between Chel Diokno and Pia Cayetano during the Senate impeachment proceedings captured public attention because it highlighted a fundamental legal distinction that every law student, lawyer, and even…
NON EXCUSAT | Atty. Rene John M. Velasco:
BAIL IS NOT ACQUITAL
The release of former Senator Ramon “Bong” Revilla Jr. after the Sandiganbayan granted his application for bail in his pending criminal case has once again sparked widespread public debate. Predictably,…
NON EXCUSAT | Atty. Rene John M. Velasco:
CONFIDENTIALITY OF BANK DEPOSITS
The confidentiality of bank deposits has long been recognized as one of the cornerstones of the Philippine banking system. It is a legal principle designed to encourage individuals and businesses…