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With Due Respect 3

Selected columns from the Philippine Daily Inquirer

“…the one accomplishment of Chief Justice Art I envy the most is his incomparable ability to remain relevant……Chief Justice Art undeniably continues to be a resonant voice, not just heard but read and listened to by many, from people with no legal background, to lawyers and law students, justices and judges alike, and even those of us currently sitting in the High Court. His columns discuss the burning legal issues of the day with more freedom than he had when he was sitting in the Court bound by its rules and proscriptions…..Chief Justice Art, we shall look forward to the 4th installment of “With Due Respect,” or the maiden issue of “The Art of Relevance” and to more opinions from you, our unofficial resident amicus curiae. Cheers!”

–Taken from the speech by Chief Justice Alexander G. Gesmundo as Guest of Honor to the book launch of WITH DUE RESPECT 3 on December 7, 2021

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Philippine Daily Inquirer, Inc.

Chino Roces Ave. corner Yague and Mascardo Streets,

Makati City, Philippines 2021

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With Due Respect 2

Selected columns from the Philippine Daily Inquirer

“As Chief Justice, he distinguished himself in that he strove to have as much unanimity as possible when the Court faced historic cases, painfully conscious that “the least dangerous branch” speaks loudest when it judges wisely and in one voice. As Inquirer columnist, he cultivates in the reading public that same consensus, knowing and reasoned, something we desperately ache for in this season of discord and debased public discourse, and through the Inquirer, in its varied platforms, he reaches out to the widest audience in the Philippines and abroad with the Filipino diaspora, to inform and ennoble that discourse.”

– From the foreword by Raul C. Pangalanan, Judge, International Criminal Court, The Hague, Former Inquirer publisher.

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Published By

Philippine Daily Inquirer, Inc.

Chino Roces Ave. corner Yague and Mascardo Streets,

Makati City, Philippines

2016

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With Due Respect

Selected columns from the Philippine Daily Inquirer

“While many of the columns deal with technical matters of laws, they are written in simple, understandable language that uses a minimum of legal jargon. Because of their simplicity of style, clarity of thought and unassailable logic, the columns make for interesting and instructive reading. Indeed, those who failed to read some or many of the columns by the retired Chief Justice will gain a better insight into the troubled years of 2007 to 2010 by going over this collection…

This is a book written by a moral man, a Christian who not only practices the forms and rituals of his faith but who also lives it, and through his columns, spreads the gospel of uprightness, morality, and goodness.”

– From the foreword of Inquirer Publisher Isagani Yambot

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Published By

Inquirer Books,

a unit of the Philippine Daily Inquirer, Inc.

Chino Roces Ave. corner Yague and Mascardo Streets,

Makati City, Philippines

January 2012

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Liberty and Prosperity

“Since he occupied the position of Chief Justice, his leadership – particularly in the timely disposition of the three cases involving Executive Order 464, the CPRpolicy, and Presidential Proclamation 1017, each of which was very important to President Gloria Macapagal-Arroyo who had appointed Art – was placed at stake and became crucial. All the three decisions on these crucial cases showed beyond doubt the independence and the competence of the High Court and, in particular, the quality of Chief Justice Panganiban’s leadership.”

– From the foreword of Former Senate President Jovito R. Salonga

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Archived in the Supreme Court Library

October 2006

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Judicial Renaissance

“…[Chief Justice Panganiban’s] ninth depiction of the historical account of the Supreme Court where he now sits is a more vigorous projection of his venerable genius into the present, pointing out those fine moments when our national destiny bent and swayed to another bearing under the stewardship of the Supreme Court. His book avows that our national future is in safe hands because the fine memory of the past has been so bright.”

– From the foreword of Chief Justice Hilario G. Davide, Jr. (ret.)

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Archived in the Supreme Court Library

December 2005

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Leveling the Playing Field

“In clear and convincing fashion, [Justice Panganiban] explains that in those decisions [involving business and economic cases] the Supreme Court has really been ‘a friend rather than foe of legitimate business’ by upholding the Rule of Law.”

– From the foreword of Chief Justice Hilario G. Davide, Jr. (ret.)

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Archived in the Supreme Court Library

December 2004

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The Bio-Age Dawns on the Judiciary

“Both a personal odyssey of a distinguished magistrate and a beacon of reason in a world awash with technological and scientific breakthroughs.”

– From the review of Justice Angelina Sandoval-Gutierrez

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Archived in the Supreme Court Library

December 2003

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Reforming the Judiciary

“This book captures the human drama played out by the people, places and events that are the stuff of Supreme Court decisions from 11 October 2001 to 10 October 2002, as culled from the first-person vantage point of Justice Panganiban.”

– From the foreword of Chief Justice Hilario G. Davide, Jr. (ret.)

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Archived in the Supreme Court Library

December 2002

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A Centenary of Justice

“True to his cherished belief, the author endeavors to keep the public informed, for it can only be helpful to the Supreme Court – and to the judiciary as a whole – for the public to be educated about its constitutionally appointed task as well as its role in a democratic state.”

– From the review of Justice Hilarion L. Aquino, Court of Appeals

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Archived in the Supreme Court Library

December 2001

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Transparency, Unanimity & Diversity

“An eyewitness account of jurisprudential history as it was actually taking place, providing an insider’s view of the Supreme Court as it sweeps over the panorama of the nation’s social, political and economic life.”

– From the review of Atty. Ismael G. Khan, Jr.

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Archived in the Supreme Court Library

November 2000

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Leadership by Example: The Davide Standard

“The first part of the book is given to reflecting on the Davide program of action for the judiciary, now more popularly known as ‘the Davide Watch’. Justice Panganiban’s assessment of the Davide leadership is sober, respectful and insightful. The second part of the book takes up interesting if highly contentious, controversial even divisive issues – such as the death penalty.”

– From the review of Fr. Ranhilio Callangan Aquino, Ph.D., J.D.

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Archived in the Supreme Court Library

November 1999

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Battles in the Supreme Court

“It is a mark of his modesty that Justice Panganiban does not give center stage to his written opinions in this book; rather, he uses them to open what he calls a window to the Court, an insider’s account of how issues upon which its membership is more or less evenly divided are resolved; he does so in sufficient detail, even describing the seating arrangements, but without breaching the confidentiality that should attend the substantive aspects of those proceedings.”

– From the foreword of Chief Justice Andres R. Narvasa (ret.)

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Archived in the Supreme Court Library

November 1998

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Justice and Faith

“This collection of writings and speeches of the author’s own choice and excerpting, modest as it is in volume though not in quality, nonetheless suffices to give the serious reader an insight into what may be called the twin beacons that have guided the professional and personal life of Mr. Justice Artemio V. Panganiban – those with which he has chosen to title this offering: Justice and Faith.”

– From the foreword of Chief Justice Andres R. Narvasa (ret.)

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Archived in the Supreme Court Library

November 1997

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Love God, Serve Man

“This opus, which contains the speeches and papers of the author for the past 10 years, is a must reading for all lay faithful. It tackles the various dimensions of human existence that every Christian has to contend with. One can draw from it thoughts and ideas borne not from the mere knowledge of man but from the truth that proceeds from the wisdom of God.”

– From the foreword of +Jaime L. Cardinal Sin

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Archived in the Supreme Court Library

1994

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A Test of Courage

Selected columns from the Philippine Daily Inquirer

– From the foreword of Inquirer Publisher Isagani Yambot

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Published By

Inquirer Books,

a unit of the Philippine Daily Inquirer, Inc.

Chino Roces Ave. corner Yague and Mascardo Streets,

Makati City, Philippines

January 2012

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In Defense of the Rule of Law

“Chief Justice Artemio V. Panganiban has been at the helm of the Supreme Court for less than a year. Yet what his term lacks in material time, it more than makes up for in significant achievement. After deciding three landmark cases earlier this year during its summer session in Baguio, the Panganiban Court once again stood at the ramparts of history when it was called upon to decide two cases involving the Rule of Law. One case involved the search for truth; the other involved an issue that would have altered the court of the country’s political destiny.”

From the Introductory Note of Ismael G. Khan, Jr., Assistant Court Administrator and Chief, Public Information Office

Published by

The Supreme Court Public Information Office

Padre Faura, Ermita, Manila

Philippines

2007

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In Defense of Liberty

“Upon assuming office on December 21, 2005, Chief Justice Artemio V. Panganiban vowed to lead a judiciary characterized by four Ins: independence, integrity, industry, and intelligence; one that is morally courageous to stand its ground against the onslaught of influence, interference, indifference, and insolence; and that is impervious to the plague of ships - kinship, relationship, friendship, and fellowship.”

From the introductory note of Ismael G. Khan, Jr., Assistant Court Administrator and Chief, Public Information Office

Published By

The Supreme Court of the Philippines

Padre Faura St., Ermita, Manila

Philippines 1000

2006

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Primus Inter Pares

“His passion for justice and for bringing about the right results, sooner rather than later, and his tireless efforts underlie his highly productive work in the Court for the past 11 years. He penned around 1,200 full-length signed decisions, many of which bear jurisprudential value and far-reaching effects for the nation, as well as about 100 separate opinions, and countless minute and extended (unsigned) resolutions disposing of cases.”

From the Preface

Printed by the Supreme Court Printing Service

Padre Faura, Ermita, Manila

Philippines

2006

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Summa

“In his 11 years in the Court, Mr. Chief Justice Panganiban has made himself its most prolific writer. His legal scholarship is reflected in more than a thousand ponencias to date, one of which is distinguished for being the longest in the 105-year history of the Supreme Court. Having been his colleague in the Court as Associate Justice, and then as Chief Justice from 30 November 1998 until midnight of 19 December 2005, I had read all his decisions.”

From the Foreword of Ret. Chief Justice Hilario G. Davide, Jr.

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The Supreme Court Printing Press

Padre Faura, Ermita, Manila

Philippines

Compiled by Atty. Emma C. Matammu

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Writings

Latest Columns

‘Global Filipino Artists,’ not ‘National Artists’
With Due Respect New source 04-24 By Retired Chief Justice Artemio V. Panganiban’s Column on Philippine Daily Inquirer
Holding the US and Trump accountable
With Due Respect New source 04-12 By Retired Chief Justice Artemio V. Panganiban’s Column on Philippine Daily Inquirer
Adversity, love, and renewal
With Due Respect New source 04-05 By Retired Chief Justice Artemio V. Panganiban’s Column on Philippine Daily Inquirer
Why not Cecile, Lea, and Lisa
With Due Respect New source 03-22 By Retired Chief Justice Artemio V. Panganiban’s Column on Philippine Daily Inquirer
When will Sara’s impeachment process end?
With Due Respect New source 03-15 By Retired Chief Justice Artemio V. Panganiban’s Column on Philippine Daily Inquirer