We're having our midterms this week so there is a pretty high chance of icebucks taking a hiatus from blogging. I'll start my "incommunicado" status tomorrow, err, later (i forgot it's almost 1:30 am).
I've been reading for like majority of the day so I'm taking a break from Reyes, Pronove and Nachura. Argh! Well if there's something positive brought about by my forced geekiness, i'd say it's being appreciative of small things. My 30 mins. nap was the best, an hour of TV break-fabulous and my own pseudo coffee concoction- the most sophisticated cup of coffee for my fancy-schmaltzy taste (a clear oxymoron for someone who delights in everything pedestrian. haha).
I don't feel good. My sis took my BP and it's way too low. 85/55.
I have to do something about it. I can't afford to pass-out in the middle of a grueling exam or do a repeat of my criminal law review recitation (the one where I had to clutch the end of the whiteboard for dear life while having an asthma attack).
My break is almost over. Hitting the sack is not an option considering the piles of reading materials waiting for me. *bumfest mode*
Au Revoir!
Life is one big debate tournament. You travel for out-of-town venues, do foodtrips along the way, party during break nights, get disappointed for missed opportunities, cheer during victorious moments, cry over bad adjudication or wrong decisions, but you only need your friends and loved ones to make everything tolerable.
Monday, July 31, 2006
Wednesday, July 19, 2006
The classy way of handling an awful day
I had a suckish day.
I woke up around 8 am so I had this darn-I’m-an-hour-late attitude. I guess staying in front of my pc ‘til 3 in the morning screwed my schedule for the day (no thanks to constitutional law review cases). So there, I went to school feeling and looking wasted. It was ok though coz I know that I was able to study for our subject. Then I heard the bomb. According to some not very reliable sources, we have to extend our reading ‘til Bill of Rights. I instantaneously freaked out! That’s way over my perceived assignment. Moreover, I didn’t bring my part of the digest covered by the rumored readings. That was the time that I really felt like crying (but I didn't 'coz it's not so classy:p). I extremely hate freeloaders and here I am not doing my part of the deal. I contemplated on going home to get my digest but I’ve decided to do the saner one. I rushed to the library and typed like a maniac. Two hours before our class, I finished my digest. I still have to do some barops stuffs so I wasn’t able to extend my reading.
Three things that made my day less suckish:
1. I wasn’t called to recite.
2. I was able to prove to myself that I’m not a scrounger hence, I can still hate freeloaders.
3. My father opened the door for me :)
No matter how awful my day went I should never have let go of the C'est la vie-attitude.
From now on, I'll do the classier way of handling it. I'll commit to memory that every sixty seconds I spend upset is a minute of happiness that i'd never get back.
I woke up around 8 am so I had this darn-I’m-an-hour-late attitude. I guess staying in front of my pc ‘til 3 in the morning screwed my schedule for the day (no thanks to constitutional law review cases). So there, I went to school feeling and looking wasted. It was ok though coz I know that I was able to study for our subject. Then I heard the bomb. According to some not very reliable sources, we have to extend our reading ‘til Bill of Rights. I instantaneously freaked out! That’s way over my perceived assignment. Moreover, I didn’t bring my part of the digest covered by the rumored readings. That was the time that I really felt like crying (but I didn't 'coz it's not so classy:p). I extremely hate freeloaders and here I am not doing my part of the deal. I contemplated on going home to get my digest but I’ve decided to do the saner one. I rushed to the library and typed like a maniac. Two hours before our class, I finished my digest. I still have to do some barops stuffs so I wasn’t able to extend my reading.
Three things that made my day less suckish:
1. I wasn’t called to recite.
2. I was able to prove to myself that I’m not a scrounger hence, I can still hate freeloaders.
3. My father opened the door for me :)
No matter how awful my day went I should never have let go of the C'est la vie-attitude.
From now on, I'll do the classier way of handling it. I'll commit to memory that every sixty seconds I spend upset is a minute of happiness that i'd never get back.
Tuesday, July 18, 2006
MVP Cup 2 signing off...
The battle for continental pride is officially over.
Europe made a good comeback. They now have the bragging rights after winning the MVP Cup 2. Vic and Kennie did a wonderful job but it wasn’t enough to clobber the Europeans. Nonetheless, kudos to Team Asia for putting up a good fight.
Right now, I’m feigning happiness. But WTH?! I saw Vic and it made losing less painful :p
Europe made a good comeback. They now have the bragging rights after winning the MVP Cup 2. Vic and Kennie did a wonderful job but it wasn’t enough to clobber the Europeans. Nonetheless, kudos to Team Asia for putting up a good fight.
Right now, I’m feigning happiness. But WTH?! I saw Vic and it made losing less painful :p
Friday, July 14, 2006
From MVP Cup to entry by laches :)
I woke up with a big headache. I guess it's the price that I have to pay for sluggishly watching the MVP Cup primer last night. Being a loyal and disillusioned Mrs. Kennevic Asuncion, I ignored the temptation of hitting the sack early just to get a glimpse of the famous Asuncion sibs.
MVP Cup is like the biggest Badminton tourney here in the Philippines. Team Asia made a sweeping win last MVP Cup and they’re hoping for a second trophy this year. This year, they'll be battling for 60 grand. Ten grand higher from the last MVP prize. For those who think that it was so damn cheap, you just have to convert it in peso (the moolah's in dollars). Team Asia will be having the same line up but Europe will be sending some newbies. With any luck, Team Europe will be experiencing the newbie jitters. Of course, when you get to play against Kennie and Vic, even veteran players will get the butterflies considering the combination of home court advantage, Kennie’s grace under pressure and Vic’s strong smash. For the record, Kennie and Vic’s ranking for mixed doubles zoomed to number 20 (I’m talking worldwide). With Dan Lim ranking 1st in the men's singles also playing for Team Asia, I believe it’s safe to say that Europeans are up to a very good game. But then again with Gaile Emms playing for Team Europe, I can’t say that it’ll be an easy win.
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I found this unpublished entry stored in my pc. To give credit to the apprenticeship program, I’ve decided to post it.
I got my grades last Monday. A few weeks back, my psyche’s more of “Hell, they’re prolonging my agony! I hope they’ll release it soon enough for me to be able to condition my parents’ minds that I’m just human and I do commit failures.” When I got the chance to set my eyes on my grade slip, it was more of “Yay! They just delayed my joy!”… Honestly, I expected the worst with regard to my QPI. I feel that I really blew it off for my Special Proceeding class. My grade in Corporation Law was truly unexpected and overwhelming. I guess Atty. Laserna wasn’t over with my “pa-bibo” image in International Law. Making a good first impression really works!
I just couldn’t thank God enough for His ubiquitous blessings. On the same day, I received an insider report. This time, Reig was the herald of the good news. I was one of the few lucky law students chosen for the apprenticeship program of the Office of the Ombudsman. Six weeks of integration and involvement in the drafting of decisions and orders and perhaps attending hearings (if the circumstances warrant) in the Preliminary Investigation, Administrative Adjudication and Monitoring Office (PAMO). It may sound like a whole lot of work but I’m quite positive that it’ll be all worth it.
The idea of working in a government agency is really scary. More so, the idea of working in a government agency mandated to ensure public accountability on government officials and employees is terrifying!
The Office of the Ombudsman was created under Article XI of the 1987 Philippine Constitution. It’s an office, which can act in a quick, inexpensive and effective manner on complaints against administrative inaction, abuse and arbitrariness of government officials and employees in dealing with people. It has basically the power to look into every form of malfeasance, misfeasance and non-feasance of public officers and can investigate any illegal act or omission of any public official even if the offense committed is not related to the performance of his functions.
As the Office of the Ombudsman strives and advances to perform its constitutional mandate to vigorously address the problem of corruption, it likewise operates to contribute in the alleviation of poverty (but with such indirect benefits, I’m not sure if it’ll happen soon). Sadly, the massive task of ridding the bureaucracy of erring public officers is aggravated by severe lack of resources, notably, personnel.
In this regard, the Student Apprenticeship Program hopes to augment the personnel in the Office of the Ombudsman. Students shall be assigned in the participating departments of the OMB and shall assist in the investigation and prosecution of cases assigned to these departments. These law students (moi included…hehe) shall be trained in preparing pleadings, cross-examination questions, and witnesses for trial as well as drafting complaints, orders and decisions. Moreover, students shall be exposed on the extent of corruption existing in the status quo with the end view of inculcating in their minds and conscience NOT to engage in corruption when they are already members of the bar and/or public service.
You see, public office is a public trust and the notion of public trust connotes public accountability. Holders of public offices are mere agents; mind you, agents not rulers of the people. Government officials and employees are elected or appointed to public office to serve and not to be served, hence, the title “public servants”. They are duty-bound to always uphold the public interest over and above their own personal interests.
Unfortunately, there are government officials and employees who forget this constitutional mandate and these “public servants” become the rulers of the people and enrich themselves in office, to the prejudice of both the government and the people. Tsk,tsk…
Enough with my blabbering on Political Law and my bigoted idea of what a perfect bureaucracy is all about. My point is, I’m IN and I’m so psyched about it. YAY!!!
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While I’m at it, allow me to thank some of my OMB “officemates” who made my apprenticeship worthwhile.
a.) Director Amante- Atty. Amante showed me the essence of public service. She may appear as a driven-traditionalist leader but with the strong grip of corruption in our society, one Dir. Amante is not enough. What can I say, she’s a fellow tamaraw :)
b.) Atty. Golez- As my immediate supervisor, she was really supportive. A very compassionate Graft Investigator Officer who taught me everything... from formulating statement of acts to drafting a decision. Oh, she also gave me this ultra chic cup and an OMB memorabilia.
c.) The other GIPOs (lawyers assigned to JR, Tin, Cres and Yeng)- For orienting us to the “real deal” in the outside world. Super thanks also to the great Sing pasalubongs and those pm snacks.
d.) Seph, Andy and Eric- My OMB buds! Thank you for the laughters and tear-jerking moments (remember our pact as "official" friends? hehe). Not to mention those gigs outside the OMB (loved that badminton game with Atty. Parayno’s team and our nice Dampa Chat).
e.) PIAB- C staffs- Anna, for those nice chikas and for those downloadable games (I still have them with me. hehe). Ate Rona, for that uber nice dance party complete with good food and superb wine. Kuya Carlo, for telling me to calm down when I was about to cry after losing all my office files. Ernel, for all the assistance and nice sms.
f.) PIAB-C tyros- Thank you for the friendship. I hope to see you soon (this time as compaňeros and compaňeras in the open court).
MVP Cup is like the biggest Badminton tourney here in the Philippines. Team Asia made a sweeping win last MVP Cup and they’re hoping for a second trophy this year. This year, they'll be battling for 60 grand. Ten grand higher from the last MVP prize. For those who think that it was so damn cheap, you just have to convert it in peso (the moolah's in dollars). Team Asia will be having the same line up but Europe will be sending some newbies. With any luck, Team Europe will be experiencing the newbie jitters. Of course, when you get to play against Kennie and Vic, even veteran players will get the butterflies considering the combination of home court advantage, Kennie’s grace under pressure and Vic’s strong smash. For the record, Kennie and Vic’s ranking for mixed doubles zoomed to number 20 (I’m talking worldwide). With Dan Lim ranking 1st in the men's singles also playing for Team Asia, I believe it’s safe to say that Europeans are up to a very good game. But then again with Gaile Emms playing for Team Europe, I can’t say that it’ll be an easy win.
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I found this unpublished entry stored in my pc. To give credit to the apprenticeship program, I’ve decided to post it.
I got my grades last Monday. A few weeks back, my psyche’s more of “Hell, they’re prolonging my agony! I hope they’ll release it soon enough for me to be able to condition my parents’ minds that I’m just human and I do commit failures.” When I got the chance to set my eyes on my grade slip, it was more of “Yay! They just delayed my joy!”… Honestly, I expected the worst with regard to my QPI. I feel that I really blew it off for my Special Proceeding class. My grade in Corporation Law was truly unexpected and overwhelming. I guess Atty. Laserna wasn’t over with my “pa-bibo” image in International Law. Making a good first impression really works!
I just couldn’t thank God enough for His ubiquitous blessings. On the same day, I received an insider report. This time, Reig was the herald of the good news. I was one of the few lucky law students chosen for the apprenticeship program of the Office of the Ombudsman. Six weeks of integration and involvement in the drafting of decisions and orders and perhaps attending hearings (if the circumstances warrant) in the Preliminary Investigation, Administrative Adjudication and Monitoring Office (PAMO). It may sound like a whole lot of work but I’m quite positive that it’ll be all worth it.
The idea of working in a government agency is really scary. More so, the idea of working in a government agency mandated to ensure public accountability on government officials and employees is terrifying!
The Office of the Ombudsman was created under Article XI of the 1987 Philippine Constitution. It’s an office, which can act in a quick, inexpensive and effective manner on complaints against administrative inaction, abuse and arbitrariness of government officials and employees in dealing with people. It has basically the power to look into every form of malfeasance, misfeasance and non-feasance of public officers and can investigate any illegal act or omission of any public official even if the offense committed is not related to the performance of his functions.
As the Office of the Ombudsman strives and advances to perform its constitutional mandate to vigorously address the problem of corruption, it likewise operates to contribute in the alleviation of poverty (but with such indirect benefits, I’m not sure if it’ll happen soon). Sadly, the massive task of ridding the bureaucracy of erring public officers is aggravated by severe lack of resources, notably, personnel.
In this regard, the Student Apprenticeship Program hopes to augment the personnel in the Office of the Ombudsman. Students shall be assigned in the participating departments of the OMB and shall assist in the investigation and prosecution of cases assigned to these departments. These law students (moi included…hehe) shall be trained in preparing pleadings, cross-examination questions, and witnesses for trial as well as drafting complaints, orders and decisions. Moreover, students shall be exposed on the extent of corruption existing in the status quo with the end view of inculcating in their minds and conscience NOT to engage in corruption when they are already members of the bar and/or public service.
You see, public office is a public trust and the notion of public trust connotes public accountability. Holders of public offices are mere agents; mind you, agents not rulers of the people. Government officials and employees are elected or appointed to public office to serve and not to be served, hence, the title “public servants”. They are duty-bound to always uphold the public interest over and above their own personal interests.
Unfortunately, there are government officials and employees who forget this constitutional mandate and these “public servants” become the rulers of the people and enrich themselves in office, to the prejudice of both the government and the people. Tsk,tsk…
Enough with my blabbering on Political Law and my bigoted idea of what a perfect bureaucracy is all about. My point is, I’m IN and I’m so psyched about it. YAY!!!
******************
While I’m at it, allow me to thank some of my OMB “officemates” who made my apprenticeship worthwhile.
a.) Director Amante- Atty. Amante showed me the essence of public service. She may appear as a driven-traditionalist leader but with the strong grip of corruption in our society, one Dir. Amante is not enough. What can I say, she’s a fellow tamaraw :)
b.) Atty. Golez- As my immediate supervisor, she was really supportive. A very compassionate Graft Investigator Officer who taught me everything... from formulating statement of acts to drafting a decision. Oh, she also gave me this ultra chic cup and an OMB memorabilia.
c.) The other GIPOs (lawyers assigned to JR, Tin, Cres and Yeng)- For orienting us to the “real deal” in the outside world. Super thanks also to the great Sing pasalubongs and those pm snacks.
d.) Seph, Andy and Eric- My OMB buds! Thank you for the laughters and tear-jerking moments (remember our pact as "official" friends? hehe). Not to mention those gigs outside the OMB (loved that badminton game with Atty. Parayno’s team and our nice Dampa Chat).
e.) PIAB- C staffs- Anna, for those nice chikas and for those downloadable games (I still have them with me. hehe). Ate Rona, for that uber nice dance party complete with good food and superb wine. Kuya Carlo, for telling me to calm down when I was about to cry after losing all my office files. Ernel, for all the assistance and nice sms.
f.) PIAB-C tyros- Thank you for the friendship. I hope to see you soon (this time as compaňeros and compaňeras in the open court).
Tuesday, July 11, 2006
Viva Italia!
For the past couple of weeks, I've been engaging into a hell lot of sports watching. Got bitten by the World Cup bug and the upcoming MVP Badminton (Europe vs Asia). I forced myself to stay awake just to watch the World Cup's finals. My classmates prefer watching at Friday's, Malate together with all the World Cup smitten law students and loads of beer at 3 am. But I favor the idea of silently cheering on my team surrounded with cases and law books right in the privacy of our home.
I was never a big fan of Zidane but I believe that he deserved the award that he got. Of course, without prejudice to the hottie from Italy who was the victim of Zidane's heat-butt. ha,ha... But I just can't help but feel sorry for the guy. He ended his FIFA career with bad publicity and a no-show of sportsmanship. tsk,tsk..
The Italians were all so steamed when they made those awesome penalty kicks! Too bad for France, Buffon is so intimidating, one guy even missed the shot without any defensive strike from Royal Buffon! Of course, I would've been mighty thrilled if England a.ka. team Beakham played in the finals... sighed
After feasting my eyes on those european hunks, I'm now set to watch a game or two of my favorite badminton duo. Kennie and Vic Asuncion. I'm not yet sure of their play-offs but I'm just so psyched to know that I get to see Vic once again after the Asia meet. I really have this thing with chinito, boy-next-door type of guys. He's really a hottie. I will trade a good grade in tax review just to see him play. But then again, I have to reconsider... hehe :P
I was never a big fan of Zidane but I believe that he deserved the award that he got. Of course, without prejudice to the hottie from Italy who was the victim of Zidane's heat-butt. ha,ha... But I just can't help but feel sorry for the guy. He ended his FIFA career with bad publicity and a no-show of sportsmanship. tsk,tsk..
The Italians were all so steamed when they made those awesome penalty kicks! Too bad for France, Buffon is so intimidating, one guy even missed the shot without any defensive strike from Royal Buffon! Of course, I would've been mighty thrilled if England a.ka. team Beakham played in the finals... sighed
After feasting my eyes on those european hunks, I'm now set to watch a game or two of my favorite badminton duo. Kennie and Vic Asuncion. I'm not yet sure of their play-offs but I'm just so psyched to know that I get to see Vic once again after the Asia meet. I really have this thing with chinito, boy-next-door type of guys. He's really a hottie. I will trade a good grade in tax review just to see him play. But then again, I have to reconsider... hehe :P
Tuesday, July 04, 2006
Sports downer...
Things are really getting out of hand! Brazil lost to France. It was kinda ok looking at the world's perspective because it's finally the end of Brazilian hegemony in World Cup. But for Brazil lovers, we were definitely crushed! As if such disappontment was not enough, Beckham announced that he's stepping down from his current position (England's captain). That's double bummer! I watch England's game because of him so I got really crushed when I found out that he's not "captain" Beckham anymore. Oh well...
I'm psyched about the Badminton MVP Cup here in PI. Kennevic will be playing with his sis Kennie. I hope I have the time to watch them.
My future hubby... haha
The art of letting go...
Growing up is all about the realization that things don’t always work out the way you want them to.
This has rather been a painful thought that occurred in my mind after a whole day of moping around and feeling utterly sorry for myself. I was awakened by a bright ray of sunlight but the good weather did nothing to raise my spirit. I didn’t feel it was fair that it was so beautiful outside while I’m feeling so miserable.
I got a message from a friend informing me of my worst nightmare. Up until last night, I was clinging on the idea that things will work out my way. I guess I was wrong.
No matter how painful it is, I just have to accept the fact that we have grown apart, that things will never be the same again. While it is true that I always know what I want and that I always know how to get it, I believe that I also know when to say it’s enough and when to accept that it’s all over.
Yes, it is hard. But right now I'm just trying to learn the art of letting go...
This has rather been a painful thought that occurred in my mind after a whole day of moping around and feeling utterly sorry for myself. I was awakened by a bright ray of sunlight but the good weather did nothing to raise my spirit. I didn’t feel it was fair that it was so beautiful outside while I’m feeling so miserable.
I got a message from a friend informing me of my worst nightmare. Up until last night, I was clinging on the idea that things will work out my way. I guess I was wrong.
No matter how painful it is, I just have to accept the fact that we have grown apart, that things will never be the same again. While it is true that I always know what I want and that I always know how to get it, I believe that I also know when to say it’s enough and when to accept that it’s all over.
Yes, it is hard. But right now I'm just trying to learn the art of letting go...
Wednesday, June 14, 2006
blooper-filled day...
I guess it' not my day :(
1. Orientation of the freshies- I said "Please get it to..." instead of "Please get it FROM...". The only consolation, Dean was not yet there to correct me. Whew!
2. While waiting for our Constitutional Law Review prof, I saw Hernani Perez in front of our classroom. I may have looked dumb-stricken coz he said... "don't worry, 'di ako prof nyo..." (malay ko ba?!)
3. When I was asked by Dean to recite the Senate Presidents who also became the Deans of the Institute, I was able to recite Salonga's name and totally forgot Neptali Gonzales. Guess what my excuse was... "e Dean, Si Salonga lang po nakitang nag-guest dito so you can't blame me for forgetting Gonzales..." ( that was sooooo lame)
Oh well, c'est la vie.
1. Orientation of the freshies- I said "Please get it to..." instead of "Please get it FROM...". The only consolation, Dean was not yet there to correct me. Whew!
2. While waiting for our Constitutional Law Review prof, I saw Hernani Perez in front of our classroom. I may have looked dumb-stricken coz he said... "don't worry, 'di ako prof nyo..." (malay ko ba?!)
3. When I was asked by Dean to recite the Senate Presidents who also became the Deans of the Institute, I was able to recite Salonga's name and totally forgot Neptali Gonzales. Guess what my excuse was... "e Dean, Si Salonga lang po nakitang nag-guest dito so you can't blame me for forgetting Gonzales..." ( that was sooooo lame)
Oh well, c'est la vie.
Monday, June 12, 2006
Some Ombudsman pics...
OMB dominatrix! haha 
tension-filled case presentation 
with the director of Preliminary Investigation and Adjudication Bureau Atty. Amante (also a proud tamaraw)
during my case presentation to the panel (atty. amante and atty. golez)
welcome to my birthday party. kidding... UST law, FEU law and Arellano law (anniv week) 
with ate Cres (arellano law) and anna (OMB staff)Ignorantia Legis Non Excusat
“Ignorantia Legis Non Excusat”
Ignorance of the law excuses no one from the compliance therewith. This has been a well-settled rule that traces its roots back from the Old Civil Code. It entails that nobody can invoke the defense of “ignorance” insofar as exonerating an individual from his liability is concerned. Hence, neither the laws’ complexity/simplicity nor one’s familiarity/non familiarity are enough to warrant his or her acquittal.
This strict construction of the law should be correlated with the maxim, “dura lex sed lex”. With all the problems encountered by the Philippine Judicial System, the notion that “The law maybe harsh but it is still the law” is the most appropriate response in order to justify such strict construction.
I came to know about the development of the Garcia Case on my way to the Office of the Ombudsman. I was utterly disappointed with the news that Garcia’s case involving Perjury was dismissed by the court. The justification did not make me feel any better. Honest Mistake.
I was never fond of critiquing the courts’ decision be it the inferior courts’ nor that of the higher magistrates’. But this time, I feel that something was wrong with regard to the appreciation of evidences and the justification for the said dismissal. If Honest Mistake is justifiable, then why do we have to create the principle of non-justification of “ignorance” insofar as enforcement of laws is concerned? The higher tribunal should be mindful of every step that they’re going to take. After all, they are accountable to the public. Hence, no scintilla of doubt should cloud such sensitive case.
Ignorance of the law excuses no one from the compliance therewith. This has been a well-settled rule that traces its roots back from the Old Civil Code. It entails that nobody can invoke the defense of “ignorance” insofar as exonerating an individual from his liability is concerned. Hence, neither the laws’ complexity/simplicity nor one’s familiarity/non familiarity are enough to warrant his or her acquittal.
This strict construction of the law should be correlated with the maxim, “dura lex sed lex”. With all the problems encountered by the Philippine Judicial System, the notion that “The law maybe harsh but it is still the law” is the most appropriate response in order to justify such strict construction.
I came to know about the development of the Garcia Case on my way to the Office of the Ombudsman. I was utterly disappointed with the news that Garcia’s case involving Perjury was dismissed by the court. The justification did not make me feel any better. Honest Mistake.
I was never fond of critiquing the courts’ decision be it the inferior courts’ nor that of the higher magistrates’. But this time, I feel that something was wrong with regard to the appreciation of evidences and the justification for the said dismissal. If Honest Mistake is justifiable, then why do we have to create the principle of non-justification of “ignorance” insofar as enforcement of laws is concerned? The higher tribunal should be mindful of every step that they’re going to take. After all, they are accountable to the public. Hence, no scintilla of doubt should cloud such sensitive case.
Monday, June 05, 2006
I'm home...
I just got back from Pangasinan. What a relaxing/dramatic trip.
We were able to visit my granny's twin sister. I would pay just to see her smile once again. My favorite book in the Bible, the Book of Job, will sum up how I feel. Again, everything is God's will...
We also did some chilling with my family. We went to Manaoag, did some night swimming, played with our dogs (chummie and chuckie) and made dozens of smores :)
Now that I'm back, I have to set aside the concept of having fun and go back to business. Reig, RC and I got the Constancia of our case in legal aid. Hearing's on the 15th of June. I also have to do an inventory of my case digests and focus on CBO.
We were able to visit my granny's twin sister. I would pay just to see her smile once again. My favorite book in the Bible, the Book of Job, will sum up how I feel. Again, everything is God's will...
We also did some chilling with my family. We went to Manaoag, did some night swimming, played with our dogs (chummie and chuckie) and made dozens of smores :)
Now that I'm back, I have to set aside the concept of having fun and go back to business. Reig, RC and I got the Constancia of our case in legal aid. Hearing's on the 15th of June. I also have to do an inventory of my case digests and focus on CBO.
Friday, May 19, 2006
On cheesy songs, mom's day and apprenticeship activities
March 8, 2006
“I wanna believe its love, this time…
I wanna believe my heart’s not telling me a lie…”
It’s 9:00 in the morning and the lawyer in the cubicle adjacent to mine is starting her day/week with some cheesy love songs. Ugh! I guess the absence of my lawyer-mentor made me more observant of what’s happening around me. Too bad… ha,ha…
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I received a txt from my st. jo classmate, Hanna. Since our reunion, all we ever talk about is law, law school and legal profession. Sounds nerdy? Of course not! That’s just logical considering that we’re both into it. She’s now an incoming junior at Ateneo. We sometimes compare notes and give suggestions on what book to use in a particular subject. Well, she’s asking me if she can borrow some books ‘coz she’s planning to review this summer. What the***?! Ha,ha… I’m so proud of this girl. I hope I have at least half of her determination and perseverance (and moolah, if I may add.. he,he). Tsk, tsk…
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I just had my lunch. Seph and Andy did not let me hear the end of it when I freaked out after I saw the beetle crawling in the wall. I mean, who wouldn’t?! It is humongous! What I don’t understand is that they acted really cool about the insect. It’s like the idea of playing with a bug is normal. Totally weird and gross. Ugh!
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As of 2:30 pm, tomorrow’s dinner date attendees are as follows:
Seph
Moi
Eric
Andy
Joy
Reig
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I’m browsing my RPC. I know… pretty geeky, but what can I do? Atty. Golez is out and our AO told me to chill. I hate slacking off so I’d rather be geeky than become unproductive :)
* Our dinner at Dampa was ok.
May 15
We watched the Ombudsman Songwriting Competition last Friday at the AFP Theater. It was a very good experience. I expected a boring night but it turned out ok. Actually, it was way cooler that I thought. It may sound cheesy but hearing those new compositions made me more passionate in what I’m doing. The song “I am a shield” hit me bigtime.
It is true that as the world moves forward with science and technology, the values of our officials are slowly taking the backseat. It pains me to realize things that are so apparent yet apathy prevails because of the wrong notion that nothing can be done to change the wrong practice.
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I had a great weekend. I spent most of it with my family. While everybody’s sleeping and enjoying the weather, we’ve decided to go to galleria to do some serious shopping. I’ve discovered a great place to shop for some suits. Yay!
Mom’s day was the best! We went to mass pretty early. I also cooked a special lunch for my family. We had dinner at Kimchi House (Our 2nd choice coz Oyster Boy was packed). My sis and I enjoyed the food specially the Korean Beef Stew and Sukiyaki. Mom hated everything. She said everything tasted weird. Oh well…
May 17
I spent the night hitting some shuttle cocks with some OMB peeps (Atty. Meynard, Xandrick, Seph, the son of AO, Ate and Kuya…hehe). Atty. Meynard suggested the place, Don Antonio Sports Center. They are really pros! They are professional badminton trainers and they really compete.Well, they served as my pseudo-trainor. Joy, Eric and Andy were also present. We had dinner in a Chinese deli. The food was ok (I guess…) We’re planning to try wall climbing on Monday.
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Lawyers here are pampering us.
Majority of them went on a vacation (SEA tour) and they arrived with lots of pasalubongs (candies, chocolates, accessories and trinkets). Snaps for Atty. Serafin and Atty. Fortuna :)
“I wanna believe its love, this time…
I wanna believe my heart’s not telling me a lie…”
It’s 9:00 in the morning and the lawyer in the cubicle adjacent to mine is starting her day/week with some cheesy love songs. Ugh! I guess the absence of my lawyer-mentor made me more observant of what’s happening around me. Too bad… ha,ha…
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I received a txt from my st. jo classmate, Hanna. Since our reunion, all we ever talk about is law, law school and legal profession. Sounds nerdy? Of course not! That’s just logical considering that we’re both into it. She’s now an incoming junior at Ateneo. We sometimes compare notes and give suggestions on what book to use in a particular subject. Well, she’s asking me if she can borrow some books ‘coz she’s planning to review this summer. What the***?! Ha,ha… I’m so proud of this girl. I hope I have at least half of her determination and perseverance (and moolah, if I may add.. he,he). Tsk, tsk…
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I just had my lunch. Seph and Andy did not let me hear the end of it when I freaked out after I saw the beetle crawling in the wall. I mean, who wouldn’t?! It is humongous! What I don’t understand is that they acted really cool about the insect. It’s like the idea of playing with a bug is normal. Totally weird and gross. Ugh!
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As of 2:30 pm, tomorrow’s dinner date attendees are as follows:
Seph
Moi
Eric
Andy
Joy
Reig
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I’m browsing my RPC. I know… pretty geeky, but what can I do? Atty. Golez is out and our AO told me to chill. I hate slacking off so I’d rather be geeky than become unproductive :)
* Our dinner at Dampa was ok.
May 15
We watched the Ombudsman Songwriting Competition last Friday at the AFP Theater. It was a very good experience. I expected a boring night but it turned out ok. Actually, it was way cooler that I thought. It may sound cheesy but hearing those new compositions made me more passionate in what I’m doing. The song “I am a shield” hit me bigtime.
It is true that as the world moves forward with science and technology, the values of our officials are slowly taking the backseat. It pains me to realize things that are so apparent yet apathy prevails because of the wrong notion that nothing can be done to change the wrong practice.
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I had a great weekend. I spent most of it with my family. While everybody’s sleeping and enjoying the weather, we’ve decided to go to galleria to do some serious shopping. I’ve discovered a great place to shop for some suits. Yay!
Mom’s day was the best! We went to mass pretty early. I also cooked a special lunch for my family. We had dinner at Kimchi House (Our 2nd choice coz Oyster Boy was packed). My sis and I enjoyed the food specially the Korean Beef Stew and Sukiyaki. Mom hated everything. She said everything tasted weird. Oh well…
May 17
I spent the night hitting some shuttle cocks with some OMB peeps (Atty. Meynard, Xandrick, Seph, the son of AO, Ate and Kuya…hehe). Atty. Meynard suggested the place, Don Antonio Sports Center. They are really pros! They are professional badminton trainers and they really compete.Well, they served as my pseudo-trainor. Joy, Eric and Andy were also present. We had dinner in a Chinese deli. The food was ok (I guess…) We’re planning to try wall climbing on Monday.
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Lawyers here are pampering us.
Majority of them went on a vacation (SEA tour) and they arrived with lots of pasalubongs (candies, chocolates, accessories and trinkets). Snaps for Atty. Serafin and Atty. Fortuna :)
Thursday, May 04, 2006
Another random things..
May 3, 2006
I missed yesterday’s distribution of bar kits. I still feel guilty about it and the idea that vanj is taking it lightly did not help at all. Our Chair is really nice. He,he… DAMN! I have to talk to her coz I’m dying to hear what’s up with the Atenean in ACCRA. Ha,ha.
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People here are psyched about the anniversary party. Rumors had it that Sam Milby is coming this Friday. At first, I was amused with the idea that they’re making a big fuss about it but after days of listening to their excited chikas, amusement turned into sheer annoyance. I mean, give me a break! I’m trying my best not to react the same way I did when Grege said that Zanjoe Marudo was our st. jo batchmate. I guess I’m suppressing my inner bitchiness. :)
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Tin and I talked for hours in the 4rth floor CR (what a venue!). Talk about pouring our hearts out… We have the same dilemma. Boy meets girl, boy makes the girl feel special, and you know, all those cheesy stuffs. But suddenly, because of a “sufficient intervening cause”, POOF! … New boy comes in, new boy now makes you feel special but somehow, it’s not the same.
We know that we’ll never be happy playing the field so why consider the idea?
Part two of our talk- Ombudsman Cafeteria (Again, What a venue. Hehe)
I missed yesterday’s distribution of bar kits. I still feel guilty about it and the idea that vanj is taking it lightly did not help at all. Our Chair is really nice. He,he… DAMN! I have to talk to her coz I’m dying to hear what’s up with the Atenean in ACCRA. Ha,ha.
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People here are psyched about the anniversary party. Rumors had it that Sam Milby is coming this Friday. At first, I was amused with the idea that they’re making a big fuss about it but after days of listening to their excited chikas, amusement turned into sheer annoyance. I mean, give me a break! I’m trying my best not to react the same way I did when Grege said that Zanjoe Marudo was our st. jo batchmate. I guess I’m suppressing my inner bitchiness. :)
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Tin and I talked for hours in the 4rth floor CR (what a venue!). Talk about pouring our hearts out… We have the same dilemma. Boy meets girl, boy makes the girl feel special, and you know, all those cheesy stuffs. But suddenly, because of a “sufficient intervening cause”, POOF! … New boy comes in, new boy now makes you feel special but somehow, it’s not the same.
We know that we’ll never be happy playing the field so why consider the idea?
Part two of our talk- Ombudsman Cafeteria (Again, What a venue. Hehe)
REPORT TO THE CHAIR :)
REPUBLIC OF THE PHILIPPINES)
QUEZON CITY)
AFFIDAVIT
I, ROSE LYN SALINAS RABANERA, of legal age and a resident of Cubao, Quezon City, after having been duly sworn in accordance with law, hereby depose and say;
That I am the appointed Vice Chair of Central Bar Operations 2006 otherwise known as CBO 2006.
That in consonance with the said position, I am tasked to do the following, to wit;
1. Assist the Chair in delegating/overseeing the different committees constituted for the efficient and methodical administration of CBO 2006.
2. Represent the CBO in all meetings called by the FEU-IL Dean, Associate Dean and FEU-Law Alumni exclusively for CBO purposes.
3. Coordinate with the CBO Chair in plotting CBO meetings with the core group, buddies, creative, acads, secretariat, logistics, finance and all other CBO committees as deem necessary.
4. Make a report to the duly constituted Chair (ehem! Ha,ha) from time to time as to the progress/problems/observations as regards the performance of the different committees.
5. To ensure that tasks are done in a peaceful manner despite beating the deadlines, stress-causing/imposing acads heads and gimik-deterrent meetings. (i.e. see to it that Omar and Reig will not kill each other)
6. Act as the guidance counselor, creative consultant; shock absorber and entertainer of the CBO members before, during and after bar operations.
7. Placate some stressed out barristers and make them feel that they’re still gorgeous even though they look like coffee-infested zombies. hehe
8. Cajole the alumni in order to get a higher/ more substantial pledge (im uber-succeeding in this aspect ;p) ;and
9. To do all other things needed to be done per instruction of my equally fabulous Chair.
2. Represent the CBO in all meetings called by the FEU-IL Dean, Associate Dean and FEU-Law Alumni exclusively for CBO purposes.
3. Coordinate with the CBO Chair in plotting CBO meetings with the core group, buddies, creative, acads, secretariat, logistics, finance and all other CBO committees as deem necessary.
4. Make a report to the duly constituted Chair (ehem! Ha,ha) from time to time as to the progress/problems/observations as regards the performance of the different committees.
5. To ensure that tasks are done in a peaceful manner despite beating the deadlines, stress-causing/imposing acads heads and gimik-deterrent meetings. (i.e. see to it that Omar and Reig will not kill each other)
6. Act as the guidance counselor, creative consultant; shock absorber and entertainer of the CBO members before, during and after bar operations.
7. Placate some stressed out barristers and make them feel that they’re still gorgeous even though they look like coffee-infested zombies. hehe
8. Cajole the alumni in order to get a higher/ more substantial pledge (im uber-succeeding in this aspect ;p) ;and
9. To do all other things needed to be done per instruction of my equally fabulous Chair.
In compliance with task number four (4), the following observations/suggestions are hereby presented by the affiant, to wit;
a. No news insofar as Labor Law is concern. PROBLEM: We still have to hand it over to Atty. Alabanza for review before it can be proofread by the heads. We might not beat the deadline.
b. Some buddies are being asked by their barristers re: barrister kit. PROBLEM: They don’t know what to reply as regards the date of the release of kits. SUGGESTION: Let’s have a more proactive approach. Let’s tell the Head to constantly inform the buddies of what’s happening with the CBO so that when asked by their barristers, they’ll know what to say.
c. Let’s look into the feasibility of our “file case” proposal. He,he
d. Our acads members need to CHILL! Special mention to the heads. Walk out sessions of Omar are noticeably increasing.
e. Let’s try to make a monthly if possible, bi-monthly report to Atty. Paguirigan on the accomplishment of the CBO. Again, proactive approach.
These are some of the things that I can think of at this moment. I would also like to express my sincerest apologies for adhering to isolationism from March 26-31.
I further obligate myself to refrain from engaging into trivial, frivolous or vexatious attempts to unnecessarily encumber the members of the CBO unless otherwise warranted by the situation. ie. The Chair told me to do so. He,he
FURTHER AFFIANT SAYETH NAUGHT.
Rose Lyn S Rabanera
Affiant
SUBSCRIBED AND SWORN to before me, this 29th day of April, 2006, in the City of Quezon, affiant exhibiting before me her Community Tax Certificate No. 000000001, issued at Quezon City on January 5, 2006.
Atty. Seph Apsay
Notary Public
Until December 31, 2006
IBP No. 11216546, 1/2/06, Quezon City
PTR No. 1122345,1/2/06, Quezon City
Roll No. 32659845
Doc. No. 4
Page No. 5
Book No. 989
Series of 3006
Saturday, April 22, 2006
I wish my pc will be fixed soon...
I don't like internet cafes. But right now, I don't have a choice. Thanks to my loving sis (im being sarcastic).
Honestly, I've encoded some stuffs for my blog but I can't post it 'cause I saved it in my pc's my docs.
Random Things...
1. Oppurtunities are pouring in. Im seizing every single oppurtunity that comes along.
2. Erns and Ella are here in the country. Wish I could see them. Damn my busy sched.*sigh*
3. Jacklyn Bankenship, my former schoolmate/busmate'll be coming home soon. What's with you St. Jo peeps? Can't resist our beaches, you just can't stand wild parties with the whites or you're dying to attend a true-blue Josephine party? he,he
4. Curse those corrupt Public Officials. I'm trying to become more objective in my work but I can't put aside my Christian values. *bummer*
5. I just had my first Order made. Now I'm working on a new case. I have to be very careful. Almost 989Million is at stake. tsk,tsk...
6. Office of the Ombudsman's building=Pink; No. 1 rule= Rule on Confidentiality; Employees benefit= shuttle service (love em!)
7. Im missin' mischief. I can't wait for May :)
8. Spent my rest day at St. Luke's Hospital. Dr. Leuemberger is super cool! I want my old face back, along with my self confidence that's slowly deteriorating with every derides that I get from people. Especially from my so-called friends who are so insensitive, they just can't keep their comments to themselves. touchy...*sigh*
9. I'm introspecting... Re-evaluating friendships, isolating myself, re-building the imaginary wall that I regrettably chucked out after being chums with people who concentrate more on my flaws.
10. I'm re-reading Da Vinci Code. All the French thingys made me choke a little. I guess I'm missin' somebody from Europe, the one who's fluent in German, Italian and French. My former badminton partner, former Domino playmate, former personal chef, former proofreader, former French teacher. Oh well... C'est la vie :)
Honestly, I've encoded some stuffs for my blog but I can't post it 'cause I saved it in my pc's my docs.
Random Things...
1. Oppurtunities are pouring in. Im seizing every single oppurtunity that comes along.
2. Erns and Ella are here in the country. Wish I could see them. Damn my busy sched.*sigh*
3. Jacklyn Bankenship, my former schoolmate/busmate'll be coming home soon. What's with you St. Jo peeps? Can't resist our beaches, you just can't stand wild parties with the whites or you're dying to attend a true-blue Josephine party? he,he
4. Curse those corrupt Public Officials. I'm trying to become more objective in my work but I can't put aside my Christian values. *bummer*
5. I just had my first Order made. Now I'm working on a new case. I have to be very careful. Almost 989Million is at stake. tsk,tsk...
6. Office of the Ombudsman's building=Pink; No. 1 rule= Rule on Confidentiality; Employees benefit= shuttle service (love em!)
7. Im missin' mischief. I can't wait for May :)
8. Spent my rest day at St. Luke's Hospital. Dr. Leuemberger is super cool! I want my old face back, along with my self confidence that's slowly deteriorating with every derides that I get from people. Especially from my so-called friends who are so insensitive, they just can't keep their comments to themselves. touchy...*sigh*
9. I'm introspecting... Re-evaluating friendships, isolating myself, re-building the imaginary wall that I regrettably chucked out after being chums with people who concentrate more on my flaws.
10. I'm re-reading Da Vinci Code. All the French thingys made me choke a little. I guess I'm missin' somebody from Europe, the one who's fluent in German, Italian and French. My former badminton partner, former Domino playmate, former personal chef, former proofreader, former French teacher. Oh well... C'est la vie :)
Sunday, April 02, 2006
glimpse...
In as much as my fingers are itching to write something about my week in Tagaytay highlands, I just can't do it. Well, not yet... Not with my sister's whining for me to get off the pc and accompany her shop. Oh well, will write about it some other time...
Ate Ans, Joevz and I had our adj seminar/exam yesterday. I saw my debate crushie yesterday. Yay!... Had lunch at French Baker and accompanied Joevz at Memo for a new shirt. I told him to get a pink one and so he did. I also bought a nice flexible wrap and my sis loved it the first time she set her eyes on the wrap. Not a good sign, but I'll let her borrow it if she want.
Ate Ans, Joevz and I had our adj seminar/exam yesterday. I saw my debate crushie yesterday. Yay!... Had lunch at French Baker and accompanied Joevz at Memo for a new shirt. I told him to get a pink one and so he did. I also bought a nice flexible wrap and my sis loved it the first time she set her eyes on the wrap. Not a good sign, but I'll let her borrow it if she want.
Double treat...
March 22 and 23 was the ultimate chill outs with my classmates. We went to Red Box last March March 22 with Atty. Bandonell. I heard one of the worst news in my life but I joined my classmates on the 23rd at Enchyanted Kingdom, anyways. It was my first time to go there and no I really had a blast especially when I got the news about our tax grades.
Atty. Bandonell is the coolest!
Atty. Bandonell is the coolest!
Sunday, March 19, 2006
almost over...
What a week!
Been very busy studying/cramming for the finals. The only social event that i've attended was the Testimonial Dinner in honor of Chief Justice Panganiban. It was held at The Philippine Plaza Hotel (formerly known as Westin Philippine Plaza). It was a night to remember. Nice company, good food and awesome venue. It was a very nostalgic place coz I had my St. Jo Dinner-dance (normally known as JS Prom) also at Westin. Then back again to the usual readings and pressure of the finals.
Atty. Muria saw us yesterday while we're having a group study for our Evidence exam. To qoute "andame na namang nababaliw na IL students dahil sa finals. Nagsasalita na namang mag-isa. Ha,ha"... I guess he's right. Last year, he made the same comment when he saw me memorizing while facing the wall!
I more week of geekiness and loserville. Bummer!
Been very busy studying/cramming for the finals. The only social event that i've attended was the Testimonial Dinner in honor of Chief Justice Panganiban. It was held at The Philippine Plaza Hotel (formerly known as Westin Philippine Plaza). It was a night to remember. Nice company, good food and awesome venue. It was a very nostalgic place coz I had my St. Jo Dinner-dance (normally known as JS Prom) also at Westin. Then back again to the usual readings and pressure of the finals.
Atty. Muria saw us yesterday while we're having a group study for our Evidence exam. To qoute "andame na namang nababaliw na IL students dahil sa finals. Nagsasalita na namang mag-isa. Ha,ha"... I guess he's right. Last year, he made the same comment when he saw me memorizing while facing the wall!
I more week of geekiness and loserville. Bummer!
Tuesday, February 28, 2006
Some infamous talks among IL peeps…
I decided to write something light. Failed coup attempts and pseudo-martila law Proclamations are just too much to handle.
(tax class)
Atty V: Discuss the case of ________ .
Student: Ma’am pass…
Atty V: Isn’t it ironic ms._______. When you say pass, you actually fail?
(on our way to Pantalan with Ken, Piolo, Jhoy, Vanj and moi)
Ken: San na sila RC?
Piolo: Nasa harap lang natin sila. Di ba bago na ‘yung sasakyan nya?
Moi: Yup! Gray na car.
Piolo: Magsu-summer ka ba tsong?
Ken: Hindi. Aalis ako sa summer e.
Vanj: He’s spending his summer sa US.
Piolo: Ok a. Ako pinag-iipunan ko talaga ‘yung 2007 Olympics sa China. Si RC European tour trip ng family nya kasi mahilig sa pilgrimage mommy nya.
Moi: Ayun sina RC!
Ken: Ang ganda ng kotse nya a. Akala ko ako na pinakamayaman sa IL bulok pa pala ko. Haha
(nego class)
Atty. B: Mr._________?
Student 1: Ma’am pass…
Atty B: Ms. _________?
Student 2: Pass ma’am…
Atty. B: Mr. _______?
Student 3: (he just stood up)
Atty B: My god! There’s a battered woman in my office and here I am with you not knowing anything?!
(in front of IL reading area)
Moi: O Piolo ano nangyari sayo?
Piolo: May ikukwento pala ko sayo Rose Lyn.
Moi: What about?
Piolo: Inaway ko ‘yung boss ko.
Moi: Ano nangyari?
Piolo: E ambabaw e. Sabi ko sa kanya “ People here are so shallow, they’re unfathomable!”.
(trial court class)
Judge: Counsel for the defense can now cross-examine the witness.
Student aka Defense counsel: You said that you were at the hog raising festival when the crime was committed?
Student 2 aka witness: Yes
Student aka Defense counsel: What’s the color of the pig?
Judge: (raising his voice) Rephrase your question otherwise I will hold you in contempt!
Student aka Defense counsel: Yes, Your Honor.
Student aka Defense counsel: Is the pig’s tail curly?
( 3rd floor stairs)
Piolo: Grabe, nanginginig ako sa galit sa class ko kanina!
Moi: Ano na naman nangyari sa NTC?
Piolo: E niloloko ako e!
Moi: Ano na naman sinabi mo?
Piolo: “You can accuse me of anything, even sexual misconduct, but not with money matters! I don’t need NTC to survive! Magkano tuition nyo?! I can pay for that!”
Moi: I have to agree with the sexual misconduct part. Ha,ha
(consti class)
Atty. L: Mr. Dapon, how can you justify the act contemplated in the case?
Daps: Sir, I think it was the intention of Recto during that time; hence, it was a justified legislative act.
Atty. L: How did you know? You were not even there.
Daps: (in a moony expression) Sir, it seems like I can hear Recto whispering it to me…
(tax class)
Atty V: Discuss the case of ________ .
Student: Ma’am pass…
Atty V: Isn’t it ironic ms._______. When you say pass, you actually fail?
(on our way to Pantalan with Ken, Piolo, Jhoy, Vanj and moi)
Ken: San na sila RC?
Piolo: Nasa harap lang natin sila. Di ba bago na ‘yung sasakyan nya?
Moi: Yup! Gray na car.
Piolo: Magsu-summer ka ba tsong?
Ken: Hindi. Aalis ako sa summer e.
Vanj: He’s spending his summer sa US.
Piolo: Ok a. Ako pinag-iipunan ko talaga ‘yung 2007 Olympics sa China. Si RC European tour trip ng family nya kasi mahilig sa pilgrimage mommy nya.
Moi: Ayun sina RC!
Ken: Ang ganda ng kotse nya a. Akala ko ako na pinakamayaman sa IL bulok pa pala ko. Haha
(nego class)
Atty. B: Mr._________?
Student 1: Ma’am pass…
Atty B: Ms. _________?
Student 2: Pass ma’am…
Atty. B: Mr. _______?
Student 3: (he just stood up)
Atty B: My god! There’s a battered woman in my office and here I am with you not knowing anything?!
(in front of IL reading area)
Moi: O Piolo ano nangyari sayo?
Piolo: May ikukwento pala ko sayo Rose Lyn.
Moi: What about?
Piolo: Inaway ko ‘yung boss ko.
Moi: Ano nangyari?
Piolo: E ambabaw e. Sabi ko sa kanya “ People here are so shallow, they’re unfathomable!”.
(trial court class)
Judge: Counsel for the defense can now cross-examine the witness.
Student aka Defense counsel: You said that you were at the hog raising festival when the crime was committed?
Student 2 aka witness: Yes
Student aka Defense counsel: What’s the color of the pig?
Judge: (raising his voice) Rephrase your question otherwise I will hold you in contempt!
Student aka Defense counsel: Yes, Your Honor.
Student aka Defense counsel: Is the pig’s tail curly?
( 3rd floor stairs)
Piolo: Grabe, nanginginig ako sa galit sa class ko kanina!
Moi: Ano na naman nangyari sa NTC?
Piolo: E niloloko ako e!
Moi: Ano na naman sinabi mo?
Piolo: “You can accuse me of anything, even sexual misconduct, but not with money matters! I don’t need NTC to survive! Magkano tuition nyo?! I can pay for that!”
Moi: I have to agree with the sexual misconduct part. Ha,ha
(consti class)
Atty. L: Mr. Dapon, how can you justify the act contemplated in the case?
Daps: Sir, I think it was the intention of Recto during that time; hence, it was a justified legislative act.
Atty. L: How did you know? You were not even there.
Daps: (in a moony expression) Sir, it seems like I can hear Recto whispering it to me…
Recap...
Been uber-busy for the past few days. Here’s a recap…
Feb.16
Vanj’s b-day! We had dinner at Italianni’s, Timog. It was a good thing to do after 4 grueling hours of keeping our eyes open for corpo class. It was also a nice opportunity to bond with some seniors (Aga, Beryl and Melo), batch mates (Vanj, Zee, Darlene and Reig) and a fresh bar examinee who works for ACCRA (Sonny).
Feb. 17
Grace called me to deliver some bad news. I rushed to school to confront somebody and show the bitchy side of me. Actually, I was pretty cool in handling the situation. I did not take it sitting down but I was so in control, I was almost nice! Ha,ha.
Atty. Grapilon’s in US so his secretary took over. We weren’t able to do the assigned activity coz of some “technical problem” he,he.
Feb 18
As always, we had our legforms quiz. I guess it was MY day coz aside from the quiz, I was also called to recite. BUMMER!
I attended our CYA meeting and as always, it was superb. I cried but it was all worth it. I did not care whether I looked pathetic coz I know that being open with God goes beyond the superficiality of other people. We went to Jhoy’s place for her b-day celebration. It was good to see my college classmates. Essay was there with her hubby and her baby. Lence, Grace and Bobet were also there. I introduced them to some law peeps and Bobet, as always, was hilarious!
I left the party pretty early coz of some previous plans with Joevz, Maren and Mark.
The 4 of us had dinner at Rai-rai Ken. We tried to get a slot at Starbuck’s for a decent coffee and a nice chitchat but the place was packed with regulars and Friday groups. We ended at our favorite coffee shop (our- Joevz, Lucks and moi) Bang, Timog. Some cool and intriguing stuff were brought up. We lost track of the time coz of the “thought-provoking” queries and answers by equally critical friends, not to mention the fact that we relied on the clock that was set for New York time. Ending, we parted around past 12.
Feb19
I attended the 8 am mass at Stella Maris. A different priest officiated the mass. As always, the choir was great. After all, they were “THE Epistles”. I took upon myself to see to it whether our “chilling session” will push through. This time, Lucks committed himself. Yay! Maren was the first one to arrive. Joevz and I arrived shortly thereafter. Lucky was late! Oh well. Ha,ha. We went to Rob to watch Brokeback Mountain. We chilled at Pancake House while waiting for the next screening.
What can I say about the movie? Brilliant! Kudos to Ang Lee and Annie Proulx. J
Feb 20
I spent the whole day in front of my pc while thinking some barops-related matters.
Feb 21
I’m beginning to think that our Torts prof has this bizarre fixation with Rabanera! He never failed to call me every single meeting. And this day is one of those. Bummer!
Feb 22
We had our dinner at Pantalan c/o Atty. Bandonell. They went to Pier 1 to chill after our dinner. Sir spent 15 grand for that night alone. Whew! That's some serious amoount of moolah. It was nice to spend time with some of my classmates. Never a dull moment with Piolo and Seph around. Ha,ha
Feb 23
- Barops meeting with the seniors and acads
- Kilosbayan symposium with Chief Justice Panganiban.
- LSG won the presidency. YAY reig!
Feb.16
Vanj’s b-day! We had dinner at Italianni’s, Timog. It was a good thing to do after 4 grueling hours of keeping our eyes open for corpo class. It was also a nice opportunity to bond with some seniors (Aga, Beryl and Melo), batch mates (Vanj, Zee, Darlene and Reig) and a fresh bar examinee who works for ACCRA (Sonny).
Feb. 17
Grace called me to deliver some bad news. I rushed to school to confront somebody and show the bitchy side of me. Actually, I was pretty cool in handling the situation. I did not take it sitting down but I was so in control, I was almost nice! Ha,ha.
Atty. Grapilon’s in US so his secretary took over. We weren’t able to do the assigned activity coz of some “technical problem” he,he.
Feb 18
As always, we had our legforms quiz. I guess it was MY day coz aside from the quiz, I was also called to recite. BUMMER!
I attended our CYA meeting and as always, it was superb. I cried but it was all worth it. I did not care whether I looked pathetic coz I know that being open with God goes beyond the superficiality of other people. We went to Jhoy’s place for her b-day celebration. It was good to see my college classmates. Essay was there with her hubby and her baby. Lence, Grace and Bobet were also there. I introduced them to some law peeps and Bobet, as always, was hilarious!
I left the party pretty early coz of some previous plans with Joevz, Maren and Mark.
The 4 of us had dinner at Rai-rai Ken. We tried to get a slot at Starbuck’s for a decent coffee and a nice chitchat but the place was packed with regulars and Friday groups. We ended at our favorite coffee shop (our- Joevz, Lucks and moi) Bang, Timog. Some cool and intriguing stuff were brought up. We lost track of the time coz of the “thought-provoking” queries and answers by equally critical friends, not to mention the fact that we relied on the clock that was set for New York time. Ending, we parted around past 12.
Feb19
I attended the 8 am mass at Stella Maris. A different priest officiated the mass. As always, the choir was great. After all, they were “THE Epistles”. I took upon myself to see to it whether our “chilling session” will push through. This time, Lucks committed himself. Yay! Maren was the first one to arrive. Joevz and I arrived shortly thereafter. Lucky was late! Oh well. Ha,ha. We went to Rob to watch Brokeback Mountain. We chilled at Pancake House while waiting for the next screening.
What can I say about the movie? Brilliant! Kudos to Ang Lee and Annie Proulx. J
Feb 20
I spent the whole day in front of my pc while thinking some barops-related matters.
Feb 21
I’m beginning to think that our Torts prof has this bizarre fixation with Rabanera! He never failed to call me every single meeting. And this day is one of those. Bummer!
Feb 22
We had our dinner at Pantalan c/o Atty. Bandonell. They went to Pier 1 to chill after our dinner. Sir spent 15 grand for that night alone. Whew! That's some serious amoount of moolah. It was nice to spend time with some of my classmates. Never a dull moment with Piolo and Seph around. Ha,ha
Feb 23
- Barops meeting with the seniors and acads
- Kilosbayan symposium with Chief Justice Panganiban.
- LSG won the presidency. YAY reig!
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