Category: Prime Studies
Sovereignty Versus Structural Pressures The Philippine Situation
Sovereignty vs. Structural Pressures: The Philippine Situation Analytical Studies & Perspectives of Roldan G. Gorgonio Can the Philippines genuinely claim to pursue an independent foreign policy, as mandated by the Constitution, while cooperating with international institutions that may influence domestic legal and political processes? Contextual Note The tension between the constitutional mandate for an independent
Executive Dominance and Institutional Constraints in Philippine Foreign Policy
Executive Dominance and Institutional Constraints in Philippine Foreign Policy Analytical Studies & Perspectives of Roldan G. Gorgonio Sovereignty is the bedrock of the modern state. It represents an insular autonomy, a shield against external encroachment, and the exclusive right to make binding, authoritative choices (Krasner, 2001; Woodley, 2015). Under the classical Westphalian framework or state‑centric
Weaponized Impeachment and the Deepening Divide
Homepage Weaponized Impeachment and the Deepening Divide Analytical Studies & Perspectives of Roldan G. Gorgonio The contemporary degradation of democratic architecture is frequently accelerated not by violent coups, but by the subtle, legalistic manipulation of constitutional mechanisms. Originally designed as a solemn “safety valve” of last resort to protect democratic systems from systemic corruption and
The Politics of Impeachment
Analytical Studies & Perspectives of Roldan G. Gorgonio What happens to the credibility of legislative bodies when impeachment is perceived as a partisan retaliation? From Protecting Democracy to Playing Politics The traditional view of impeachment frames it as a vital instrument of constitutional hygiene. In this idealized model, the process serves as an ultimate safety
The Weaponization of Laws in Philippine Politics
The Weaponization of Laws in Philippine Politics Analytical Studies & Perspectives of Roldan G. Gorgonio In contemporary political science and constitutional law, the term “lawfare” has migrated from its origins in asymmetric international conflict to describe a insidious domestic phenomenon: the strategic manipulation of legal systems by executive authorities to crush opposition, circumvent constitutional checks,
How Did Pledges Become a Reality
Assessing the President’s Trip : From Pledges to Reality Analytical Studies & Perspectives of Roldan G. Gorgonio Constitutional Shortcuts and Economic Openness: How Administrative Reinterpretation is Reshaping Philippine Investment Law President Ferdinand Marcos Jr.’s state visit to China in January 2023 yielded the highest nominal investment pledges, amounting to $24.239 billion (Philippine News Agency, 2023).