Atty. Raymond Wilhelm C. Fortun

Fuel pumps and tax relief concept for excise suspension

DOE Certification Opens the Door to Fuel Excise Tax Relief

Why the DOE’s certification under RA 12316 matters, how the President may suspend fuel excise taxes, and what households and businesses should watch next.

Passenger ferry at sea representing the MV June Aster tragedy

After the MV June Aster Fire: Maritime Safety, Liability, and the Rights of Families

An examination of carrier liability, passenger rights, insurance, criminal negligence, and identification issues after the deadly MV June Aster fire off Coron.

Philippine Senate chamber during an impeachment debate

Sixteen Votes or Fewer: The Senate Impeachment Threshold Debate

A serious look at the constitutional dispute over whether impeachment conviction always requires 16 votes or a two-thirds count adjusted for legal impediments.