What I Learned about President Aquino
The discussion regarding the prior blog, “Is President Aquino an Idiot”, helped me crystallize some thoughts about the President. And about the libel section of the cybercrime law. I don’t believe President Aquino is an idiot. Senator Sotto rather sets the standard in that regard, appearing to be out of touch with just about everything … Continue reading
Is President Aquino an Idiot?
From the Humpty Dumpty New World Dictionary: Idiot: (noun) A person with a good education who applies it poorly. The top cop in the Philippines is Justice Secretary De Lima. Well, she is in control of the attack dogs, the investigators, the public dicks, the prosecutors. DILG Secretary Roxas is the top uniformed cop, the … Continue reading
Libel and Onion Skin
This is not a legal forum. It is just a guy full of opinions trying to figure out how the Philippines works. This whole episode about the libel provision of the Cybercrime Act is fascinating. Libel is one of those crimes that is extraordinarily difficult to prove because the prosecution must show intent to harm. … Continue reading