SOCIO-POLITICAL COMMENTARY

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Doubting the Divine: Reevaluating Biblical Narratives Through the Lens of Reason and Science

By: Noel L. Fullo, Jr., BA in Political Science Alumnus

Date published: April 24, 2024

The Christian conception of God portrays Him as omnipotent and omniscient, possessing limitless power and wisdom. However, one might question this portrayal based on the account of creation in the Bible. The narrative suggests that God took seven days to create everything, whereas an all-powerful deity could conceivably accomplish this feat instantaneously.

On Expanded Judicial Power

By: Vic Mare, Contributor

April 24, 2024

Unlike the 1935 and 1973 Constitutions where the authority of the Supreme Court was limited only to reviewing and setting aside the decision of lower courts on the ground of grave abuse of discretion, this authority under the 1987 Constitution has been extended to acts not only of lower courts but also of “any branch or instrumentality of the government.” To be clear, the expanded judicial power was introduced to guarantee the supremacy of the Constitution; it does not, however, make the Supreme Court superior to the other departments.

Gender-Neutrality in Domestic Violence Laws

By: Vic Mare, Contributor

April 24, 2024

A just and equitable society is built upon the foundational principles of equality and the acknowledgment of diverse roles played by its citizens. In the Philippines, these legal principles are primarily enshrined in Section 14, Article II of the 1987 Constitution. This provision stipulates that the State recognizes the crucial role of women in nation-building and commits to ensuring fundamental equality before the law for both women and men.

Prospects and Impediments of Same-Sex Marriage in the Philippines

By: Vic Mare, Contributor

April 24, 2024

On the surface, the prospect of legalizing same-sex marriage is a matter of political will between the legislative and executive branches. However, this political will cannot supersede the Constitution’s supremacy. Considering that heterosexual marriage is the intent of the framers, it stands to reason that no same-sex marriage law may be formally recognized in the country until the 1987 Constitution is amended or revised.

Examining the Case of Chua-Qua v. Clave: Key Takeaways

By: Vic Mare, Contributor

April 24, 2024

Overtly permitting a student-teacher relationship is tantamount to rendering the principle of in loco parentis nugatory since students, being naïve and innocent, may be prone to sexual or psychological abuse. We must not permit abuse to flourish because teachers are obliged to uphold ethical standards and any breach thereof could erode trust in the educational institution and the teaching profession.

Borderless Justice: The Universality of Child Welfare

By: Vic Mare, Contributor

April 24, 2024

In this case, the Supreme Court made a historic decision when it ratiocinated that the welfare of the child takes precedence over the nationality of the parents and the specific provisions of foreign laws. This important jurisprudence underscores the universality of children’s rights and the duty of the parents, regardless of their nationality, to support their children.

Unlocking Faith, Hope, and Love: The Power of Self-Examination

By: Vic Mare, Contributor

April 24, 2024

Many miracles and phenomenal events in the history of the Roman Catholic Church remain unexplained. Most of these were criticized for having without any scientific basis primarily intended to create a story to draw the attention of the believers and even the non-believers.

Federalism not at fault: Passive citizens are what make oligarchs

By: Joeliza Lea A. Zamoras, BA in Political Alumna

December 22, 2022

Whether we adopt a federal, unitary - even parliamentary form of government, if the people continue to be contented and submissive towards their leaders then no good will come out of it. Political dynasties do not seat themselves in power; the people themselves offer them the seat.

The President is eligible to run for Vice President

By: Kurt Raphael Salcedo, BA in Political Science

October 29, 2022

What the Constitution proscribes is an incumbent President seeking another term for the same office. It does not proscribe the President to run for Vice President and other elective offices. A counter-argument to such a view will only have weight and credence if the same is supported by textual interpretation, jurisprudential rule, or the express intent of the constitutional framers. Without any legal anchorage, the counterargument deserves scant consideration for being a political question.

Lex Jurist State - An Experimental State

By: Miszy Antega, BA in Political Science

August 18, 2022

The law is the foundation of the government. The law allows the authorities to ensure that citizens will cooperate and regulate their activities in accordance with the law. However, one cannot just let anyone run a public office if their ignorance of society's pertinent laws is apparent. One must be genuinely interested in the law; hence, one must be an expert in it.

On Mixed Forms of Government

By: Ramil Alegarbes, BA in Political Science

August 4, 2022

Forms of government, therefore, are neither permanent nor stable. This is due to the inherent human nature of greed, competition, and power. This further strengthens the claim that “change is the only constant phenomenon in the world.”

Jeepney Modernization Program: From the Lens of John Locke

By: Rommel Jay Legpitan, BA in Political Science

July 21, 2022

Although the good intention of the government is laudable, however, there seems to be a dissonance between sovereign authority and the right to property. From the foregoing premises, it is abundantly clear that the termination of old PUVs denies the operators of their right to property. Not only is there willful denial but there is also a glaring absence of the government’s duty to protect them from the unforeseen repercussions of the program.

On Philippine Sovereignty and Sovereign Rights

By: Peter Paul Mabitad, BA in Political Science

July 14, 2022

It is, therefore, clear that Jean Bodin’s idea on sovereignty cannot be made wholly applicable to the complex situation of the Philippines. This renders truism to the settled principle in international law that state sovereignty is absolute and indivisible in the domestic sphere, but it is not without limitation in the international domain, especially when treaties and executive agreements are entered into by the States.

The Crisis of Natural Law

By: Tweety Marifin Piolo, BA in Political Science

July 7, 2022

It is clear that both Islam and Christianity have high regard for Divine laws, but they differ in interpreting what is right from wrong. On the other hand, some take tattoos as a sin because of the belief that one’s body is a temple of God, while there are tribes who take tattoos as an expression of their unique culture. Natural law cannot be always the source of civil law.

On Education and the Best Possible State

By: Pia Marie Lipumano, BA in Political Science

July 1, 2022

Given how many times the current educational system has failed us, it would be prudent to address its deficiencies. The government must make every effort to raise intelligent citizens. Being smart entails more than being adept at solving arithmetic equations, knowing data, and speaking English fluently, among other things. Being smart entails the ability to make sound decisions, plan, and engage in more complex higher-order thinking.

Effective Political Leadership: To be feared or to be loved?

By: Rinz Diether Sanico, BA in Political Science

June 24, 2022

Without love, fear is nonexistent. When one loves, one fears. A genuine love bars an individual to deliberately commit mistakes, hence, there is fear. When one professes love to someone but does not fear the latter, then the former does not truly love.

New Society: A State of Nobility

By: Francis Joseph Pagulayan, BA in Political Science

June 16, 2022

The New Society is our last resort, our final card to be a great nation again and be the respected country of all. It is where the citizens promote patriotism and development for the new Republic.

The Court of First and Last Resort: Tulfo Court?

By: Noel Fullo Jr., BA in Political Science

June 6, 2022

Extreme equality takes place when people themselves execute the functions of the government. Raffy Tulfo is a private citizen, albeit his program has never violated due process and sub judice, among others, he is exercising judicial action in his own hands. When individuals fall into the attitude of excessive equality, according to Montesquieu, corruption emerges.

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