A, equipped with a knife, has been planning to kill B because of an earlier altercation that transpired between them. After hours of looking for B, A found B, who…
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NON EXCUSAT | Atty. Rene John M. Velasco:
STATE WITNESS
On September 3, 2024, dismissed Bamban, Tarlac Mayor Alice Guo, who was charged with human trafficking and money laundering, was apprehended by Indonesian authorities in Tangerang City, Jakarta, Indonesia, after…
NON EXCUSAT | Atty. Rene John M. Velasco:
ARRAIGNMENT AND PLEA
In one of my earliest columns, I discussed that the issuance and service of a warrant of arrest is necessary in order for the court to acquire jurisdiction over the…
NON EXCUSAT | Atty. Rene John M. Velasco:
BAR EXAMINATION
Perhaps, the most prestigious and most difficult examination in the Philippines. Definitely, this is my bias. After obtaining a law degree, the next thing a person needs to surmount is…
NON EXCUSAT | Atty. Rene John M. Velasco:
DELEGATION OF POWERS
Last week, we discussed the doctrine of separation of powers, the constitutional mandate and powers of the three (3) great branches of the government and how they collaborate and work…
NON EXCUSAT | Atty. Rene John M. Velasco:
INHERENT POWERS OF STATE
It has been one month of endless readings and grueling recitations for the first batch of College of Law students of Catanduanes State University. The first year subjects are comprised…
NON EXCUSAT | Atty. Rene John M. Velasco:
NATIONAL HEROES’ DAY vis-à-vis CRY OF PUGADLAWIN
Every year, we commemorate our country’s Araw ng mga Bayani on the last Monday of August to remember the sacrifices and bravery of our forefathers who fought and gave their…
NON EXCUSAT | Atty. Rene John M. Velasco:
FILIPINOS ARE WORTH DYING FOR
Today, August 21, 2024, marks as the 41st death anniversary of the late statesman, Senator Benigno Aquino Jr. fondly known as “Ninoy”. It has been 41 years since he was…
NON EXCUSAT | Atty. Rene John M. Velasco:
WARRANTLESS ARREST
In criminal procedure, it is a general rule that an individual cannot be arrested, detained, or brought to the police station without a valid warrant of arrest issued by a…
NON EXCUSAT | Atty. Rene John M. Velasco::
DESIGNATED SURVIVOR
In an interview on July 11, 2024, VP Sara Duterte, when asked if she will attend President Bongbong’s third State of the Nation Address, she said that she will not…