What is the Justice system of the Philippines today?

Answer 1

We all have different understanding of what justice really is. Some would say Justice is dependent on power and it is only available for rich people. Some would say that justice is given when one receives what he believes is due or must be really given to him/her just as in the case of those who were affected by the typhoon by merely receiving reliefs from NGOs and gov. Is this what we call justice? When we receive these reliefs from them? Is justice only granted when we are hopeless and no one could turn to? According to my favorite Philosopher, Leibniz, Justice is a constant will to act in such a way that no one has reason to complain to us. Moreover, it makes athwart to selfish motives and lead us to a charitable act without having any motives why we are doing as such. Furthermore, justice then is the charity of the wise wherein one does need to be in a helpless situation for him to receive justice. Now, when asked how does the system of justice work in the Philippines? I say, the justice system does not really at work!!!! :)

Answer 2

The justice system of the Philippines today was set by the 1973 Constitution. It established the Supreme Court as the highest judicial body over both common and civil law.

Answer 3

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