KAKAMPI MO ANG BATAS

September 14, 2011



RA 9344: work of unthinking lawmakers and president

BY ATTY. BATAS MAURICIO

LIFE’S INSPIRATIONS: “… Fathers, do not exasperate your children; instead, bring them up in the training and instruction of the Lord…” (Ephesians 6:4, the Holy Bible).

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RA 9344: WORK OF UNTHINKING LAWMAKERS AND PRESIDENT: Republic Act 9344, or the Juvenile Justice Law, is one example of a law that was enacted by our congressmen, senators and the president who signed it, without any one of them really thinking about what they were doing, or what the impact would be of the law they were crafting or signing. 

In short, this is a law that was born out of the sheer stupidity and criminal carelessness of our political leaders, who got paid their salaries just the same through our taxes even if what they did turned many Filipino children 15 years old and below into hardcore criminals.

There ought to be a law which will require the immediate hanging---politically, that is---of lawmakers and other government officials who will commit the same blunder of doing something, in the guise of performing their official duties and responsibilities, that will prove to be harmful and prejudicial to the nation and our people, especially the youth.

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SUSPENSION OF RA 9344 THROUGH MERE RESOLUTION ILLEGAL: And then again, with due respect to Sen. Francis Escudero of the Senate Committee on Justice, it would seem to me that what our senators and congressmen are trying to do to suspend Republic Act 9344 “in the nature of a temporary relief” is yet another “juvenile unthinking response” to an emerging crisis.

The question is, can the House of Representatives and the Senate suspend the implementation of a law just by their passing of a joint resolution? Can a mere resolution of Congress stop the implementation of a duly-enacted law?

Any freshman law student will tell you that such a resolution is even illegal and could pose a dangerous example in the future, because only a repeal or an amendment which passed through the legislative mill and then signed by the President can suspend or stop the implementation of an existing law. 

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GOD’S CURSES, PART IV: More of God’s curses to a people who no longer listen to His Word and who no longer obey His commands, coming from Deuteronomy 28:15 to 68 of the Holy Bible: “… At midday you will grope about like a blind person in the dark. You will be unsuccessful in everything you do; day after day you will be oppressed and robbed, with no one to rescue you.

“You will be pledged to be married to a woman, but another will take her and rape her. You will build a house, but you will not live in it. You will plant a vineyard, but you will not even begin to enjoy its fruit. 

“Your ox will be slaughtered before your eyes, but you will eat none of it. Your donkey will be forcibly taken from you and will not be returned. Your sheep will be given to your enemies, and no one will rescue them…”


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RA 9344: gawa ng mga di-nag-iisip 

INSPIRASYON SA BUHAY: “… Mga magulang, huwag ninyong ipamungkahi sa galit ang inyong mga anak; sa halip, palakihin ninyo sila sa turo at aral ng Panginoon…” (Efeso 6:30, Bibliya).

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RA 9344: GAWA NG MGA DI-NAG-IISIP NA MGA MAMBABATAS AT PANGULO: Ang Republic Act 9344, o ang Juvenile Justice Law, ay isang halimbawa ng batas na iniakda at ipinasa ng mga mambabatas, at nilagdaan ng pangulo, ng hindi nila ginamit ang kanilang mga isip upang alamin kung ano ba ang kanilang ginagawa o kung ano ang magiging epekto nito sa bayan.

Sa totoo lang, isa itong batas na nanggaling sa malaking katangahan at pagpapabaya ng ating mga lider-politika, na nasuwelduhan pa din sa pamamagitan ng ating mga buwis bagamat ang batas na kanilang ipinasa ay nagtaboy sa maraming mga kabataang Pilipino, may edad 15 at pababa, upang maging pusakal na kriminal.

Dapat ay may batas na mag-aatas ng agarang pagbitay---sa larangan ng politika lamang, siyempre---sa ating mga mambabatas at iba pang mga opisyales ng gobyerno na gagawa ng kaparehong kamalian habang tumutupad sila sa kanilang mga tungkulin at mga responsibilidad, na magdudulot lamang ng pinsala at pighati sa ating bansa at sa sambayanan.

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SUSPENSIYON NG RA 9344, ILLEGAL: Ganundin, mawalang-galang na po kay Sen. Francis Escudero ng Senate Committee on Justice, tila ba ang binabalak ng ating mga senador at mga kongresista ngayon na suspendihin muna ang Republic 9344 “bilang pansamantalang remedyo” ay isa na namang hindi pinag-isipang pagtugon sa lumalalang krisis ng mga batang-kriminal.

Ang tanong ay ito: maaari bang suspendihin ng Kamara de Representantes at ng Senado ang implementasyon ng isang batas sa pamamagitan lamang ng isang pinagsamang resolusyon? Ang isa lamang bang resolusyon ng Kongreso ay may kakayahang patigilin ang pagpapatupad ng isang naipasa ng batas?

Kahit na sinong bagitong mag-aaral lamang ng batas ang tatanungin, sasabihin nitong ang ganung klaseng resolusyon ay ilegal at kontra sa batas, at maaari pang maging mapanganib na halimbawa sa hinaharap, sapagkat ang pagpapatigil ng batas ay magagawa lamang ng isa pang batas na dumaan sa proseso at pinirmahan ng Pangulo.

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MGA SUMPA NG DIYOS, IKA-APAT NA BAHAGI: Marami pa po ang iba pang mga sumpa na nagmumula sa Diyos, para sa mga taong hindi na nakikinig sa Kanyang Salita at hindi na sumusunod sa Kanyang mga utos, na inilista ng Deuteronomio 28:15-68 ng Bibliya: “… Sa tanghali, lalakad kayong parang mga bulag sa kadiliman. Mabibigo kayo sa lahat ng inyong gawain; araw-araw, kayo ay pagnanakawan at pahihirapan, at walang sasaklolo sa inyo.

“Makikipagkasundo kayong pakakasal, subalit iba ang sisiping sa inyong kasuyo. Magtatayo kayo ng bahay, subalit hindi kayo titira doon. Magtatanim kayo ng ubasan subalit ni hindi ninyo matitikman ang mga bunga nito.

“Ang inyong mga baka ay kakatayin sa inyong harapan, pero hindi ninyo ito makakain. Ang inyong asno ay sapilitang kukunin mula sa inyo, at hindi na ito ibabalik pa. Ang inyong mga tupa ay ibibigay sa inyong mga kaaaway, at walang magliligtas sa kanila…”

 

KAKAMPI MO ANG BATAS

September 13, 2011



Did Mike and Al need a Moner?

BY ATTY. BATAS MAURICIO

LIFE’S INSPIRATIONS: “… Rejoice in the Lord always. I will say it again: Rejoice!” (Philippians 4:4, the Holy Bible).

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HAVE OUR SHIP CAPTAINS TAKEN UP MANAGEMENT COURSES ALREADY? So, Labor Secretary Rosalinda Baldoz is saying the government “has formally informed” the European Commission of the supposed corrective measures to improve Filipino seamen’s training, but the question remains: have Filipino seamen, especially...

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KAKAMPI MO ANG BATAS

September 12, 2011



Senate Bill 2865 is an abortion law

BY ATTY. BATAS MAURICIO

LIFE’S INSPIRATIONS: “… I lift up my eyes to the mountains— where does my help come from? My help comes from the Lord, the Maker of heaven and earth…” (Psalm 121:1-2, the Holy Bible).

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SENATE BILL 2865 IS AN ABORTION LAW: No matter how Sen. Pia Cayetano may deny it, Senate Bill 2865, which is the amended version of the Reproductive Health Bill, is an out and out abortion law, as shown by its provisions--- Section ...

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KAKAMPI MO ANG BATAS

September 11, 2011



More 9/11 tragedies to hit US cities

BY ATTY. BATAS MAURICIO

LIFE’S INSPIRATIONS: “…Even to your old age and gray hairs I am he, I am he who will sustain you. I have made you and I will carry you; I will sustain you and I will rescue you...” (Isaiah 46:4, the Holy Bible).

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MORE 9/11 TRAGEDIES TO HIT US CITIES: Much have already been said of the 9/11 tragedy that struck the US 10 years ago, but let me reiterate my position here that 9/11 was a punishment from God, on account of ...

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KAKAMPI MO ANG BATAS

September 10, 2011



RP to lose US $1.4 B yearly from IMO rule

BY ATTY. BATAS MAURICIO

LIFE’S INSPIRATIONS: “…Teach the older men to be temperate, worthy of respect, self-controlled, and sound in faith, in love and in endurance...” (Titus 2:2, the Holy Bible).
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RP TO LOSE US $ 1.4 B AS SHIP CAPTAINS LOSE THEIR JOBS: The Philippines will lose an estimated US$1.4 billion yearly in salaries of its ship captains who face separation from their employment with international seafaring vessels and ships, o...

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KAKAMPI MO ANG BATAS

September 9, 2011



 Yes, it is Gen. Bartolome, after all!

BY ATTY. BATAS MAURICIO

LIFE’S INSPIRATIONS: “…Teach me to do your will, for you are my God; may your good Spirit lead me on level ground…” (Psalm 143:10, the Holy Bible). 

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IT’S GEN. BARTOLOME, AS I TOLD YOU IT WILL BE: And so, once again, may I congratulate Gen. Nicanor Bartolome for his appointment as the director general of the Philippine National Police (PNP), starting Friday, September 9, 2011, to replace the retiring Gen. Raul B...

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KAKAMPI MO ANG BATAS

September 8, 2011



LRT, MRT subsidies needed by all Pinoys

BY ATTY. BATAS MAURICIO 

LIFE’S INSPIRATIONS: “…He is the one we proclaim, admonishing and teaching everyone with all wisdom, so that we may present everyone fully mature in Christ...” (Colossians 1:28, the Holy Bible).

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LRT, MRT SUBSIDIES NEEDED: The reason being advanced by the Department of Transportation and Communications (DOTC) to justify the collection of higher fares for the Light Rail Transit (LRT) and Metro Rail Transit (MRT) sy...

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KAKAMPI MO ANG BATAS

September 7, 2011



Bigger scandal in land row

BY ATTY. BATAS MAURICIO

LIFE’S INSPIRATIONS: “…Jesus replied, `Anyone who loves me will obey my teaching. My Father will love them, and we will come to them and make our home with them’… (John 14:23, the Holy Bible).

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ROTARIANS TO HELP FIGHT CHILD BLINDNESS: Rotarians from District 3810 of Rotary International (RI) will help in implementing the “Sight For A Child” Program by selecting public schools in their respective areas of jurisdiction wher...

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KAKAMPI MO ANG BATAS

September 6, 2011


.5M children go blind in RP every year

BY ATTY. BATAS MAURICIO

LIFE’S INSPIRATIONS: “…Then Jesus came to them and said, “All authority in heaven and on earth has been given to me. Therefore go and make disciples of all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit, and teaching them to obey everything I have commanded you. And surely I am with you always, to the very end of the age….” (Matthew 28:18-20, the Holy Bible).  

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KAKAMPI MO ANG BATAS

September 5, 2011



Bleak 2011 Christmas for RP seen

BY ATTY. BATAS MAURICIO

LIFE’S INSPIRATIONS: “…What you heard from me, keep as the pattern of sound teaching, with faith and love in Christ Jesus. Guard the good deposit that was entrusted to you—guard it with the help of the Holy Spirit who lives in us…” (2 Timothy 1:13-14, the Holy Bible).

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BLEAK 2011 CHRISTMAS FOR RP SEEN: Credit Suisse, the Swiss financial services firm, just made Christmas 2011 very bleak for Filipinos with its forecast...

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