tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9076020.comments2023-05-13T18:49:26.823+08:00V I N C U L AUnknownnoreply@blogger.comBlogger486125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9076020.post-64102184651698017742010-12-20T13:43:47.601+08:002010-12-20T13:43:47.601+08:00I've been away and this is such a great remind...I've been away and this is such a great reminder - it almost slipped my mind. Thanks for the review and the mental poke, the kind that counts.<br /><br />redRedsterhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13683708670570969654noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9076020.post-57514239900056287432009-01-21T08:36:00.000+08:002009-01-21T08:36:00.000+08:00He's inspiring, not perfect. :) No one is. He's ...He's inspiring, not perfect. :) No one is. He's just way, way cooler than John McCain and all the Republicans combined.Tedhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03413095419037033032noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9076020.post-22005515689358770752009-01-20T22:50:00.000+08:002009-01-20T22:50:00.000+08:00Obama has all the charm and the polish. It is good...Obama has all the charm and the polish. It is good that he can rally behind his own people. My only concern is his pro-abortion record. He is more extreme than Hillary Clinton. Of course, consensus and economics are important but more primordial is human life as underscored in today's gospel of the sabbath being made for man. Don't know, Ted.I am waiting with breath for his presidency to SearchingWellnesshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11076377697155686850noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9076020.post-60122758685937412382009-01-05T16:55:00.000+08:002009-01-05T16:55:00.000+08:00You really watched MMFF movies???You really watched MMFF movies???Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9076020.post-209899543286241762008-12-28T15:32:00.000+08:002008-12-28T15:32:00.000+08:00lack of institutional integrity.amen, exponentiall...lack of institutional integrity.<BR/><BR/>amen, exponentially, sir. merry christmas! hope you have a great year ahead!!the philippine daily idiothttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01290588019083917804noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9076020.post-53603237040614106182008-10-02T11:07:00.000+08:002008-10-02T11:07:00.000+08:00This year's barops felt different..in a good way.E...This year's barops felt different..in a good way.Even the alumni noticed.It felt so good seeing teachers like you and the dean at the hotel; attending masses, giving speeches.Nung time namin, it felt so good to see Prof Agabin at Taft kahit na pumunta sya doon as the dean of another school.-golda, batch 2005Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9076020.post-4367167543725222982008-10-02T09:37:00.000+08:002008-10-02T09:37:00.000+08:00Agree, Ted. Although we pride ourselves on prepari...Agree, Ted. Although we pride ourselves on preparing for practice and not just the bar, it is still an essential first step. Send my congratulations to the bar ops team as well. The dean's presence did make a difference this year. :-)Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06076972307299752414noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9076020.post-3369025230192216722008-09-09T08:53:00.000+08:002008-09-09T08:53:00.000+08:00Davao is a great and proud city. Been there and it...Davao is a great and proud city. Been there and it was a great experience. You should not for one moment feel the slightest shame for your city. You should not be ashamed of Davao. Davao should ashamed of Prospero Nograles. 'Nuff said.Manolet Abadhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05038137707430976368noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9076020.post-29591908862748255952008-08-31T10:19:00.000+08:002008-08-31T10:19:00.000+08:00So sorry to hear about what happened to Ely. My h...So sorry to hear about what happened to Ely. My husband and I love the E-heads. I especially love "Huling El Bimbo". It is poignant and touches a chord in my heart - the music video was filmed at my girlfriend's house, so it brings back memories of our high school parties - when boys and girls sat at opposite ends of the room and when the music starts, the boys race to the other side to get Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9076020.post-82708493607144983172008-08-05T09:35:00.000+08:002008-08-05T09:35:00.000+08:00This comment has been removed by a blog administrator.Unknownhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04560666052609614120noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9076020.post-1446881085472135772008-08-04T15:02:00.000+08:002008-08-04T15:02:00.000+08:00I felt my eyes wet with this one. I myself grew u...I felt my eyes wet with this one. I myself grew up with the music eheads had distinctly created. It was the fact that Filipino music was again alive, cutting across all generations. While reading your entry, I saw my high school and college life flash before my eyes -- amidst the wetness brought by tears. Oh well. I hope you get your wish -- same as everybody's. (maan_gonda@yahoo.com)Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9076020.post-11087511186876764932008-07-08T21:25:00.000+08:002008-07-08T21:25:00.000+08:00Wow.Professor Te, congratulations!This makes being...Wow.<BR/>Professor Te, congratulations!<BR/>This makes being from Cagayan de Oro an honor. A toast. :)Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9076020.post-62019627047605014982008-06-22T14:39:00.000+08:002008-06-22T14:39:00.000+08:00Hmmm...following in the footsteps of that former D...Hmmm...following in the footsteps of that former Dean? LOL. Congratulations!Ruben Carranzahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05632526352986190739noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9076020.post-82480042636570613152008-06-21T14:42:00.000+08:002008-06-21T14:42:00.000+08:00Wow Bro! Congrats!! Happy Anniv din sa Lingkod QC ...Wow Bro! Congrats!! Happy Anniv din sa Lingkod QC :)<BR/><BR/>Sherill<BR/>ALNP-MakatiCatergeiahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09953650603610397619noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9076020.post-51241206659275763982008-06-09T23:16:00.000+08:002008-06-09T23:16:00.000+08:00Hi Ted, Jody is a "he" and he came out with the do...Hi Ted, <BR/>Jody is a "he" and he came out with the documentary. <BR/><BR/>here's the url about the docu: <BR/>http://ginahyams.blogspot.com/2008/05/of-all-things-dennis-lambert.htmlGilbert Yap Tanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09024507703259468350noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9076020.post-12960011295308839712008-05-11T20:06:00.000+08:002008-05-11T20:06:00.000+08:00Ang bigat ng hangin pagkatapos ko mabasa ito. Than...Ang bigat ng hangin pagkatapos ko mabasa ito. Thanks Ted. Ang tragedy ng ating bansa ngayon ay kung paano napakabilis na naging palipad-hangin na lang ang mga storyang tungkol sa mga tinatangay nitong delubyo na namugad na yata sa palasyo.Redsterhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13683708670570969654noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9076020.post-26591756896667126372008-04-10T09:42:00.000+08:002008-04-10T09:42:00.000+08:00Veering away from personal attacks here's one from...Veering away from personal attacks here's one from Atty. Fred Pamaos' Blog, there are about a thousand comments on the 2007 bar exams, and this was one of those comments (the SC should really study VV Mendoza's suggested reforms and move over to multiple choice type exams):<BR/><BR/><BR/>"I am disturbed by the Supreme Court’s act of increasing the passing rate from 5% to 22%.<BR/><BR/>Why 22%, Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9076020.post-75320016104210474862008-04-09T13:09:00.000+08:002008-04-09T13:09:00.000+08:00Hi Joan,He probably wouldn't--mukhang pikon ang ma...Hi Joan,<BR/><BR/>He probably wouldn't--mukhang pikon ang mama. He's not worth the time, really. Sumikat lang siya lalo, that's why I never linked to his blog and had never read him until his insensitive post. Wonder which professor is his law partner.<BR/><BR/>Tells you a lot though about how secure he is--when he trumpets his achievements on his blog and when he name drops like anything. Tedhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03413095419037033032noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9076020.post-19354735953833292662008-04-09T13:02:00.000+08:002008-04-09T13:02:00.000+08:00Dear Sir,I got curious about this Punzi, so I chec...Dear Sir,<BR/><BR/>I got curious about this Punzi, so I checked the blog today, and I found his latest entry: http://thepunziblog.blogspot.com/2008/04/what-little-research-can-do.html#comments, which reeks of malice and ill-will. I could not resist but write a comment. I know that you've been defending us, your students, for so long, and I hope that Punzi accepts my comment so that I could now Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9076020.post-20488259501039354212008-04-09T07:06:00.000+08:002008-04-09T07:06:00.000+08:00@Rafael Christopher Yap, Esq.You're quite welcome....@Rafael Christopher Yap, Esq.<BR/><BR/>You're quite welcome. It's good to hear from the best law school in Makati on this. Congratulations on passing the bar; see you around.<BR/><BR/>- TedTedhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03413095419037033032noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9076020.post-64883238936336203522008-04-08T20:26:00.000+08:002008-04-08T20:26:00.000+08:00I discovered just over a month ago that the person...I discovered just over a month ago that the personal data sheet required for government appointments, including the Supreme Court and the Court of Appeals requires the applicant to indicate his or her bar/board exam grade without qualification.<BR/><BR/>I do agree that each batch is different, and that the 2007 examinees should not be stigmatized simply because a number of the examiners chose to Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9076020.post-48502105264763313842008-04-07T09:30:00.000+08:002008-04-07T09:30:00.000+08:00As someone from the opposite side of the tracks (b...As someone from the opposite side of the tracks (bar-flunker of 2003), let me second everyone who has commended thus far by saying that indeed each Bar exam is quite a unique animal by and in itself.<BR/><BR/>Food for thought: I submit that year after year, promulgation after promulgation, it has been harder and harder for a student of he law to master it. What with the ever growing case studies,Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9076020.post-83326828342526665592008-04-05T11:57:00.000+08:002008-04-05T11:57:00.000+08:00i've heard negative comments re. the lowering of t...i've heard negative comments re. the lowering of the passing rate even before that blog entry came out. it has only been a week, and people are already trying to bring us down. i guess criticism is something we have to live with in this profession. <BR/><BR/>anyway, thank you so much sir for posting this and for continuously supporting us. :) <BR/><BR/>- liannevanilla chocnuthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09335087264928055984noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9076020.post-79229304403349654172008-04-04T21:02:00.000+08:002008-04-04T21:02:00.000+08:00Sir, I don't know you personally (to my regret), b...Sir, <BR/><BR/>I don't know you personally (to my regret), but you've taught many of my friends in U.P. Law. As a 2007 bar taker (and passer) I just would like to express my deepest appreciation for this eloquent piece. I had wanted to make my own response to the "Punzi" blog, but I was hoping that hands more articulate than mine craft the resounding rebuttal that his blog entry so obviously Rafaelhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04318260977869425077noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9076020.post-29863240858584965082008-04-04T17:58:00.000+08:002008-04-04T17:58:00.000+08:00Thank you Sir!I would have wanted to say my piece ...Thank you Sir!<BR/><BR/>I would have wanted to say my piece and spit out all sorts of invectives at this ignoramus who had the audacity to call us a "tarnished" batch, but I figured he isn't worth my time and effort. Besides, you, Inez and a lot of other people voiced out my exact thoughts and feelings. Unlike that person, I'd much rather devote my energies to practicing my profession nobly.incarnadine29https://www.blogger.com/profile/07142621828775205696noreply@blogger.com