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Ted Te

@TedTe

3 years

When did “helping each other” require a permit?

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@TedTe

3 years

Eheads, sound check?

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@TedTe

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"This is how liberty dies..." with dead air. #DefendPressFreedom

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@TedTe

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This is how Pinatubo felt like in ‘91 except we didn’t have Twitter.

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@TedTe

2 years

If it was a jeepney driver who ran over the guard, you think there would have been a press conference?

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@TedTe

2 years

So, the second placer beats the front runner. #IpanaloNa10To

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@TedTe

2 years

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2 years

I appreciate Ka Leody’s run for president; his positions are genuine, alternative POVs that are so refreshing and so necessary. But part of me is going, “he would do great things in the Senate.”

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@TedTe

3 years

That speech was refreshing--brief and on time (and live), pointed and direct but without cuss words, clear and coherent, hopeful yet grounded, inclusive and encouraging.

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@TedTe

2 years

For those still undecided, VP @lenirobredo ’s answers in that DZRH panel interview ought to show that she’s head and shoulders above the pack but look also objectively at her track record, her vision for government, and her governance style. Let’s not let her be TOTGA.

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4 years

When the person involved was not a privileged senator, the DOJ opined that secs. 9(d) and 9(e) of RA 11332 could give rise to a warrantless arrest even without resistance. Now, they're citing tempering the rigor of the law with human compassion? Yea, right.

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@TedTe

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So Comelec says there's no need to file ITRs anymore because there's no law punishing non-filing? I'm sure they meant that as a general statement for everyone and not just for "you know who" because they're not, you know, biased.

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“True leaders show up and man up.” Ouch.

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@TedTe

3 years

There's one person whose office has not been flagged by the COA but has in fact received the highest rating while operating under a limited budget under the same pandemic as the whiner-in-chief; she has not complained, let alone tearfully, but continues to serve--and lead.

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@TedTe

2 years

As the campaign period starts, let's make sure that when candidates promise to end poverty they are not just referring to their own.

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@TedTe

3 years

The COA is an independent body under the Constitution that does not take orders from the president; it is similar to the.... wait scratch that.

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@TedTe

2 years

Not surprised at the questions that Jessica Soho asked—she always asks difficult questions and always comes prepared. The first serious audition for aspirants who want the voters to take them seriously.

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@TedTe

2 years

Appreciation tweet for @bamaquino -truly an inspired choice to run the campaign; also, happy birthday.

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@TedTe

3 years

EJ Obiena argued his case and won it. Good example of knowing the rules and being able to assert your position. Congrats on making the final round. And from a fellow fun socks fan, like the socks!

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She shows up--as a leader should. Kung ayaw, ang daming dahilan, kung gusto, naghahanap ng paraan. #LeniForPresident2022

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After six years of barely comprehensible grunts from the occupant of the palace, it is so refreshing to hear @lenirobredo 's speech in moving, beautiful, poetic Filipino. #Ipana7oNa10ParaSaLahat #LeniKikoAllTheWay2022 #TropangAngatBuhay

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@TedTe

2 years

Seriously, why isn’t anyone doing anything about those SMS spams/scams?

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@TedTe

2 years

VP @lenirobredo issues the call: the fight against disinformation and for a better life for all Filipinos continues, on July 1. #LeniKikoPasasalamat

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3 years

The spin now is that the killer cop has mental health issues, obviously trying to set up an "insanity" defense. Here's the thing--"insanity" as an exempting circumstance under Art. 12 is not a medical term but a legal concept. "Insanity" does not equate to "crazy." [thread]

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3 years

Billionaires want to be in Mars but Bruno Mars wants to become a billionaire.

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2 years

I'm happy that Ka Leody has a seat at the Panata sa Bayan forum.

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@TedTe

2 years

It's not a "surrender" when the driver surfaces to hold a press conference. No charges are pending in court and no warrant has been issued.The police lost their opportunity to arrest him immediately under the "hot pursuit" exception after he ran over the traffic enforcer.[1]

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@TedTe

3 years

The VP is not immune from suit by law or by tradition. Non-issue. Non-story.

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@TedTe

2 years

Standing with Rappler and an independent, critical, relevant, and principled press.

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@TedTe

2 years

“You say it best when you say nothing at all.” Especially when dealing with attention-seeking wannabes. “K :)”

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3 years

thatarchisuglywithorwithoutspacesinbetweenwordsitisalsoacriminalwasteofpublicfundsandaninsensitiveexpenseduringatimeofgreatsuffering

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@TedTe

2 years

Decriminalize libel. That's the tweet.

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@TedTe

4 years

There is no law that says that the online OG substitutes for the printed OG under Art. 2 of the Civil Code. Publication in the actual OG was on July 6, TF effectivity is July 22, not July 18. See Garcellano v HoR (Dec. 23, 2008), internet is not the medium for publishing laws.

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4 years

It's 12:03 am, July 18, 2020, the feared anti-terror law has already taken effect in the Philippines. Human rights lawyer Edre Olalia tells Filipinos to be vigilant, but to "stand our ground, call out the authorities and push back." @rapplerdotcom

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@TedTe

2 years

So I guess a cooking show or any prior scheduling conflict is the new wheelchair.

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@TedTe

3 years

10 things I (still) don’t get about the admin response against Covid: 1. Face shields, 2. Police in camo, 3. Curfew, 4. Checkpoints, 5. No decision tree?, 6. No GC?, 7. The SOH’s measuring stick, 8. The CQs, 9. The scripted, pre-recorded, edited “briefings”, 10. The strategy.

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2 years

During law school admission interviews, some would say they were inspired to take law due to American fictional lawyers like those in "Suits"; I suppose I should expect that in the coming round of interviews, I should expect more to say they were inspired by Kpop lawyers?

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2 years

I hope those who masterminded and spread the vile and false links about the VP’s daughter can tell their mothers, sisters, wives, and daughters truthfully that they are proud of themselves.

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@TedTe

3 years

He said, "I'm tired." He also said, "I'm inutile." Now, why would you want him to be one tragic accident away from being president again?

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@TedTe

3 years

I will still vote for Neri Colmenares even if he isn’t part of the TROPA slate, although I do think he should be on it (more than some others, who I’m not considering even if they’re on the TROPA slate).

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3 years

[ORAL ARGUMENTS; A Thread] Unlike the SCOTUS, oral arguments before the PHL SC are rare as the large docket does not allow all cases filed to be heard. In the rare instances when the Court does hear arguments, it usually involves constitutional and/or novel questions of law.

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@TedTe

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Dura Lex, Sed Lex; The law is harsh but it is the law. Dura Lex, Spandex; The law is harsh but it can be stretched. Dura Lex, Pyrex; The law is harsh but it can be broken. #WhyIsSheNotYetinJail

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@TedTe

3 years

Nominating as “Tunay na Pambansang Kamao” Nesthy, Carlo, and Eumir.

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@TedTe

2 years

Two key personalities involved in persecution of @SenLeiladeLima have sworn that they were coerced to implicate her. Saying it again:the right and decent thing for the DOJ is to withdraw the charges against her and for the court to dismiss them now. #FreeLeilaDeLimaNow

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#HustisyaParaKaySenLeila #FreeLeilaNow #HUSTISYA 🖐

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We’re all born ignorant but it takes a lot of effort to remain stupid.

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@TedTe

3 years

Lawyers who are also police officers should give El Hefe better advice on basic criminal procedure (you can’t call for a manhunt or demand a surrender if no case has been filed or warrant issued) or maybe just the link to Law and Order:SVU.

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I’m not an insect but I’m afraid of insecticide. See how Wanbol logic fails, and falls. #Resist #JunkTerrorBill

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@TedTe

3 years

Two things: 1) Only a judge, through a warrant (which is an order), can order anyone arrested; no other person can order an arrest; and 2) non-vaccination is not a crime, so no basis for warrantless arrest under R113, s5(a) or (b).

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Can the prosecution call Espinosa to justify a withdrawal of the charges? Yes. Can the judge call Espinosa as the court’s own witness? Yes. Kung gusto, andaming paraan, pag Ayaw ang daming dahilan. #FreeLeilaNow

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Chair Chito Gascon, rest in power. You fought the good fight. You stood your ground and held fast. You took the fitht to the enemy. You were a giant for human rights. The forest is barer because of your fall, but the seeds that you planted will yield fruit.

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New words need to be invented to describe a government that prioritizes a terror bill over coherent programs to combat covid and alleviate suffering brought about by a brutal 78-day lockdown. "Callous" and "tone deaf" are just not enough. #JunkTerrorBill

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@TedTe

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With a "normally functioning" House, an order directing police not to do their jobs, the Senate not to investigate, and cabinet members not to cooperate with a Senate investigation would be more than sufficient for impeachment to pass.

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2 years

After what seemed like six months, we’re now in February.

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@TedTe

4 years

In my book, The UP MSI is a world class institution and I’m sure its books and records are open/subject to audit for its projects over the last few years. Would the accuser’s books and records in relation to this one project also be open?

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The petition for quo warranto is under oath. So, with all the denials also under oath earlier from reps of the BIR, the SEC, and even the NTC, does that mean someone lied under oath before the SC?

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2 years

Read the SONA (still have him on mute) and since what is not said is often as significant as what is said, then what is clearly not important to him are human rights, justice, accountability, the ICC, peace, and rebuilding institutions destroyed in the last 6 years.

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@TedTe

3 years

They say women hold up half the sky, but this Filipina, #HidilynDiaz , held up the entire country on her shoulders. Mabuhay ka!

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@TedTe

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Congress wants to make 9 year olds--who can't contract legally, buy a drink, get a driver's license, or vote--responsible for a crime. I've always known that there are many i****s in Congress but now I realize they're also monsters.

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@TedTe

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I did a processing session with some of my students yesterday on why they should still study law and become lawyers and I think it helped me more than it helped them.

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@TedTe

3 years

Stop giving oxygen to the non-stories and non-issues. Write about the ones that they want people to forget.

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@TedTe

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When I woke up, I realized I didn’t have a magic garage that’s why a Lexus didn’t appear.

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@TedTe

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I’m on record as saying those who took the #BestBarEver20_21 are sui generis because none of us can ever claim to have prepared for and taken the bar under a pandemic. It took courage, fortitude,and strength to do that; regardless of the results tomorrow, be proud of that.(1)

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We shouldn't be left to choose from among the lesser of evils, unrepentant johnny-come-latelys, or contest spoilers hoping to make a name for 2028.

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That a felony/crime, for example plunder, is committed on the occasion of a calamity, for example a global pandemic, is an aggravating circumstance under Article 14 (7) of the Revised Penal Code.

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@TedTe

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The first time the Bar Exams are: (1) given in multiple venues nationwide, (2) not dependent on penmanship, (3) using technology, (4) not spread out over four Sundays in a month. It can be done. #BestBarEver20_21

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@TedTe

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May it please the Chief Justice and the Court, please take action to stop the killings, address impunity, and protect lawyers. Inter leges, silent armas (In the clash of laws, the arms fall silent). #StopTheKillings

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@TedTe

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Hope the template set by #BestBarEver20_21 can be mainstreamed by the Court for the next bar. I don’t think we should go back to a handwritten, paper-based, and Manila-centric exam. Congrats to J Leonen and his team, the SC, the OBC and volunteers, and the various test locations.

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Magaling talaga sa cramming ang mga taga-UP.

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3 years

Rather than focus on the cringeworthy and irrelevant quote regarding that pledge of love, why not talk about the oath of office that was taken and how that oath hasn’t been fulfilled and has even been broken.

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#LawNotes 1. Explain the principle of legality in penal law in relation to the EPL, Sec. 6(a). 2. Explain the principle of prospectivity of penal laws in relation to EPL, Sec. 6(a). For both, give an example that does not include the Mayor of Pasig #Things1LsKnow

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"Rosas ang kulay ng bukas, at pag-ibig ang magdadala sa atin doon." #LetLeniLead2022

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@TedTe

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I've tried to read two of his books and I kept falling asleep; I've read @mariaressa 's books and I'm wide awake.

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@TedTe

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If credit grabbing were an olympic sport...

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The one where she called the bluff and he folded. #AlamNa #DiSilaHanda

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The next thing you know they’ll be appointing a czar/czarina for adobo, sisig, sinigang, and lechon standards.

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@TedTe

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The House Committee on Constitutional Amendments Chair can’t distinguish between a constituent assembly and a committee hearing— that says all that needs to be said about not trusting charter change to this cohort.

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So what happens when the appointing authority for several impending vacancies in the Comelec is also running in the elections?

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3 years

12,021 NEW cases and no clear plan, workable strategy, coherent messaging, and even repentant leaders.

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"The ball was dropped" amounts to non-feasance (failure to perform duty) by a public official; last I looked, that amounts to an offense cognizable by the Ombudsman.

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@TedTe

4 years

Unelected Presidential Assistants cannot issue an “Advisory”, then use the word “order”, impose a 24 hour curfew, command PNP and AFP, and then say the guidelines are for compliance until they are withdrawn. #VoidOnSoManyLevels

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@TedTe

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Rowling got it right when she wrote "He who must not be named."Don't refer, name, post images or videos (even to mock or ridicule), or identify the other side in this campaign. Instead, focus on #LeniKiko2022 , #ChelDioknoSaSenado , #LeilabanTayo , for instance.

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Words matter. They really do.

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When your first resort is to censor thought, you already know how weak your counter-argument is. When you are so afraid of ideas that your first instinct is to ban books, then you really have a lot to be afraid of.

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For the first time in a UP Law Recognition Ceremony, chants of “Iskolar ng Bayan! Ngayon ay Lumalaban!” rang out! Good job, Class of 2019!

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