Ted Te
@tedte.bsky.social
Twitter refugee. Trekkie (who loves SW, Ep. 5). Roots for the Celtics and the UP Maroons. Human rights lawyer who also teaches law. Writes only in green ink. Degrees from the University of the Philippines (Psych, Law) and Columbia (Masters)
Individual faculty members of the University of the Philippines College of Law have signed an Open Letter and called on the Senate of the Philippines to commence the impeachment trial of Vice President Sara Z. Duterte. Read the statement with updated signatories at uplaw.ph/urgentcallto....
June 5, 2025 at 8:09 AM
Individual faculty members of the University of the Philippines College of Law have signed an Open Letter and called on the Senate of the Philippines to commence the impeachment trial of Vice President Sara Z. Duterte. Read the statement with updated signatories at uplaw.ph/urgentcallto....
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Jailing judges is a five alarm fire.
April 27, 2025 at 12:31 PM
Jailing judges is a five alarm fire.
They should have called it “Kevin Hart wanted to mingle with the NBA”
With special guests. The NBA should go back to the All-Star game based on meritocracy or scrap it altogether.
With special guests. The NBA should go back to the All-Star game based on meritocracy or scrap it altogether.
February 17, 2025 at 7:49 AM
They should have called it “Kevin Hart wanted to mingle with the NBA”
With special guests. The NBA should go back to the All-Star game based on meritocracy or scrap it altogether.
With special guests. The NBA should go back to the All-Star game based on meritocracy or scrap it altogether.
The University of the Philippines College of Law and the Malcolm Foundation (in partnership with the Philippine Law Journal) invite the public to “Emerging Issues in Impeachment” on February 19, Wed, 2-5 p.m. at the UP BGC Auditorium (32nd Ave.,Taguig City). Register at uplaw.ph/impeachmentf...
February 14, 2025 at 3:45 AM
The University of the Philippines College of Law and the Malcolm Foundation (in partnership with the Philippine Law Journal) invite the public to “Emerging Issues in Impeachment” on February 19, Wed, 2-5 p.m. at the UP BGC Auditorium (32nd Ave.,Taguig City). Register at uplaw.ph/impeachmentf...
This would be unparliamentary conduct under Rule XXXIV assuming it offends at least one Senator; it is certainly ableist and taking his words at face value, they amount to a threat to commit an act that amounts to a crime against a public officail. Should he get off simply because he apologized?
February 9, 2025 at 5:36 AM
This would be unparliamentary conduct under Rule XXXIV assuming it offends at least one Senator; it is certainly ableist and taking his words at face value, they amount to a threat to commit an act that amounts to a crime against a public officail. Should he get off simply because he apologized?
Executive clemency takes on many forms and, in criminal cases, is extended only upon a final conviction. In the Mabilog case, the order extends only to the administrative disqualifications arising from his dismissal order by the Ombudsman. Simply means, he can run again.
January 27, 2025 at 5:26 AM
Executive clemency takes on many forms and, in criminal cases, is extended only upon a final conviction. In the Mabilog case, the order extends only to the administrative disqualifications arising from his dismissal order by the Ombudsman. Simply means, he can run again.
Here's part 2 of the search warrants episode that I had the happy privilege of working on with the SC communications office.
In search warrants, how crucial is the exact location of the premises to be searched?
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In search warrants, how crucial is the exact location of the premises to be searched?
Listen to the latest episode of the Supreme Court Podcast. In the...
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January 22, 2025 at 11:22 PM
Here's part 2 of the search warrants episode that I had the happy privilege of working on with the SC communications office.
Happy to have worked on this with former mates at the SC PIO and with SC Comms Chief Mike Navallo.
Search Warrants 101 (Part 1)
Supreme Court Ph Podcast · Episode
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January 13, 2025 at 6:44 AM
Happy to have worked on this with former mates at the SC PIO and with SC Comms Chief Mike Navallo.
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I love how Brazil has not put up with bullshit from major social platforms in the last 6 months.
Brazil Gives Meta 72 Hours To Explain New Fact-check Policies
Brazil on Friday gave social media giant Meta 72 hours to explain what its fact-checking policy will be for the country, and how it plans to protect fundamental rights on its platform.
www.barrons.com
January 10, 2025 at 5:57 PM
I love how Brazil has not put up with bullshit from major social platforms in the last 6 months.
May the best of 2024 be the worst of 2025!
December 31, 2024 at 4:03 PM
May the best of 2024 be the worst of 2025!
Just heard “Do they know it’s Christmas?” In bossa nova and it’s horrible.
December 27, 2024 at 4:12 AM
Just heard “Do they know it’s Christmas?” In bossa nova and it’s horrible.
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Joe Biden commutes sentences of 37 out of 40 federal death row inmates
Joe Biden commutes sentences of 37 out of 40 federal death row inmates
The clemency action applies to all federal death row inmates except three convicted of terrorism or hate-motivated mass murder
Joe Biden has commuted the sentences of 37 out of 40 federal death row inmates, changing their punishment to life imprisonment…
www.theguardian.com
December 23, 2024 at 11:35 AM
Joe Biden commutes sentences of 37 out of 40 federal death row inmates
Landing numbers 1, 4, 5, 6, 17, and 20 in the top 20 is great. A 100% passing rate (or as near to it as possible) for all UP examinees would be better. But a game 3 win on Sunday against the green archers would be the best.
December 13, 2024 at 6:46 AM
Landing numbers 1, 4, 5, 6, 17, and 20 in the top 20 is great. A 100% passing rate (or as near to it as possible) for all UP examinees would be better. But a game 3 win on Sunday against the green archers would be the best.
Perhaps the Supreme Court can consider having regional oath takings and roll signings--Luzon (Metro Manila), Visayas (Cebu), Mindanao (CDO). It would also be the first time that en banc sessions would be held outside of Luzon (Metro Manila and Baguio).
December 13, 2024 at 6:38 AM
Perhaps the Supreme Court can consider having regional oath takings and roll signings--Luzon (Metro Manila), Visayas (Cebu), Mindanao (CDO). It would also be the first time that en banc sessions would be held outside of Luzon (Metro Manila and Baguio).
Congratulations to those who passed. Top 20 passers (courtesy of the Supreme Court PIO Twitter), list of all successful examinees out soon. UP Law got 1st, 4th, 5th, 6th, 17th, and 20th places in the top 20.
December 13, 2024 at 5:47 AM
Congratulations to those who passed. Top 20 passers (courtesy of the Supreme Court PIO Twitter), list of all successful examinees out soon. UP Law got 1st, 4th, 5th, 6th, 17th, and 20th places in the top 20.
The PHL Bar examination results will be out after lunch after a special en banc session of the Supreme Court--most likely the last en banc session for the year. Good luck to all those who took the exam.
December 13, 2024 at 3:50 AM
The PHL Bar examination results will be out after lunch after a special en banc session of the Supreme Court--most likely the last en banc session for the year. Good luck to all those who took the exam.
Had fun doing this (explaining criminal law with impeachment on the side) with UP constitutional law professor Dan Gatmaytan on UP economics professor Cielo Magno's YT channel.
Criminal charges laban VP Sara: ma co-convict kaya?
YouTube video by Cielo Magno
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December 5, 2024 at 11:32 PM
Had fun doing this (explaining criminal law with impeachment on the side) with UP constitutional law professor Dan Gatmaytan on UP economics professor Cielo Magno's YT channel.
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Two stages of writing:
1) This shouldn't take too long
2) Oh no
1) This shouldn't take too long
2) Oh no
December 5, 2024 at 11:30 PM
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Unlike the Philippine model, where the judiciary plays a limited role (the Chief Justice presides over a trial where the President is impeached), the South Korean model has the Constitutional Court as the final vote on impeachment.
How South Korea's Impeachment of President Yoon Could Happen
A detailed look at each stage of the impeachment process, and what is to come for President Yoon.
www.nytimes.com
December 4, 2024 at 11:11 PM
Unlike the Philippine model, where the judiciary plays a limited role (the Chief Justice presides over a trial where the President is impeached), the South Korean model has the Constitutional Court as the final vote on impeachment.
Impeachment season in the PH again, with the filing of complaints against the vice president by various groups. While largely political, it is also partly legal and the House may need to get its constitutionalists (if any) on the same page to arrive at operational definitions of the grounds.
December 2, 2024 at 8:26 AM
Impeachment season in the PH again, with the filing of complaints against the vice president by various groups. While largely political, it is also partly legal and the House may need to get its constitutionalists (if any) on the same page to arrive at operational definitions of the grounds.
So much fodder for criminal law and evidence classes.
November 25, 2024 at 10:41 AM
So much fodder for criminal law and evidence classes.
What was it that Shakespeare said, "a pox on both your houses"? Congress should not play into the drama that is being sold. Focus on the issues: a) accountability for the EJKs, b) accountability for confidential funds, c) justice for the victims of the EJKs.
November 25, 2024 at 12:27 AM
What was it that Shakespeare said, "a pox on both your houses"? Congress should not play into the drama that is being sold. Focus on the issues: a) accountability for the EJKs, b) accountability for confidential funds, c) justice for the victims of the EJKs.
Drama sells; unfortunately, at the expense of public interest and public accountability.
November 24, 2024 at 11:48 PM
Drama sells; unfortunately, at the expense of public interest and public accountability.