“A lawyer must work in freedom; and there is no freedom when conformity is extracted by fear, and criticism silenced by force.”
These words were written by the late senator and human rights lawyer Jose W. Diokno when the nation was under the grip of martial law, when being a human rights lawyer was a calling only for the brave, when silence carried the unpardonable penalty of legitimizing oppression, of surrender to dark forces.
Today, the lawyers of former president Duterte invoke human rights, spew hate, and aggravate discord without fear of reprisal. Indeed, we live in a tragic Republic. /Joey Salgado
If you liked what you just read and want more of Our Brew, subscribe to get notified. Just enter your email below.
Related Posts
Today's Exactly100: The Death of a Grandmaster - How Chess Has Turned on One of its Own
Oct 27, 2025
Today's Exactly100: A Filipino Household Medicine for Impatso
Oct 26, 2025
Today's Exactly100: Flunkey Zeal: "Mas Siga ang Alalay"
Oct 20, 2025