Category Archives: Law Enforcement

The Circus Known As The Marcos Ill-gotten Wealth

In a stunning display of chronological gymnastics, the Philippine Supreme Court has afffirmed the dismissal of ill-gotten wealth cases against the Marcoses, showcasing a commitment to nostalgia that rivals even the most dedicated history buffs. 

Critics wonder if the esteemed Philippine court system is equipped with a judicial time machine, transporting itself back to an era when shoulder pads were the rage and Walkmans were cutting-edge technology.

Reminiscent of a ’90s sitcom rerun, this decision echoes a U.S. court’s similar dismissal in 1990, proving that in the Philippines, justice operates on a time delay. Perhaps the judiciary is still grappling with the concept of the internet, unaware that the rest of the world has moved on to self-driving cars and virtual reality.

Adding to the befuddlement, if there was never any ill-gotten wealth, one can’t help but wonder what happened to the billions diligently recovered by the Cory Aquino-created PCGG. Perhaps they were unwittingly invested in a time-travel venture, ensuring that confusion remains the only constant in this bewildering legal saga.

Kabataan Partylist Representative Raoul Manuel Finally Gets An Answer To His Burning Question

QUEZON CITY, Philippines (The Adobo Chronicles, Quezon City Bureau) – For the longest time, Kabataan Partylist Representative Raoul Manuel never got an answer to a question he raised during a Congressional hearing on whether the Philippines has already reclaimed sabá (Sabah).

Yesterday, Manuel’s question was answered with the release of former Senator Leila de Lima, a.k.a. “Sabá.”

The Audacity Of Richard Heydarian

Ah, the whimsical world of political suggestions! 

Richard Heydarian, the maestro of eyebrow-raising proposals, has graced us with another gem—President Bongbong Marcos appointing Leila de Lima to investigate alleged extra-judicial killings. 

Bravo, Mr. Heydarian, for suggesting a move that defies the laws of conflict of interest as gracefully as a cat on a skateboard.

In this surreal spectacle, Heydarian, the virtuoso of irony, seems to have missed the memo on vendettas and ethical quandaries. One can only marvel at the audacity of such a proposal, akin to suggesting a fox guard the henhouse for a refreshing change of perspective.

But fear not, dear audience, for in the carnival of political acrobatics, Heydarian’s suggestion is a dazzling display of contortionist logic that leaves us all wondering if we’ve entered a parallel universe where conflict of interest is a term as obsolete as cassette tapes. 

What’s next, suggesting cats lead investigations into missing mice? The absurdity knows no bounds!