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The Plight of Women in Islamic Countries: A Review on the Human Rights Violations of the Shari’a

TABLE OF CONTENTS: I.                    Introduction II.                 Review on the Feminist Perspective on Human Rights III.              Human Rights Perspectives (Western  vs. Islam) IV.               Zina (A Case of “Honorable” Killings) V.                  Human Rights as Part of International Law VI.               Bibliography   I.              Introduction Issues on human rights of women in Islamic countries stem from a lot of gender as well as equality clai...
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ORTIGAS & CO., LIMITED VS. CA, 346 SCRA 748

FACTS:  Petitioner sold a parcel of land, located in Greenhills Subdivision IV, San Juan to EMILIO HERMOSO. WIth the said sale, it was stated in the contract that the said lot shall only be used exclusively for residential purposes, until December 31, 2025. In 1981, the Metropolitan Manila Commission (MMC) enacted an ordinance known as the Comprehensive Zoning Area for the NCR. The ordinance reclassified portions of Ortigas Avenue from Madison to Roosevelt Streets to a commercial area where, apparently, the lot was located.  In 1984, private respondent Ismael Mathay III leased the said lot from Emilio Hermoso and built a single storey building for a car sales company. After which, the petitioner filed a complaint against Emilio Hermoso and sought for the demolition of the said building, invoking the provisions of the sale during the time before the zoning ordinance was put in force.  ISSUE: Whether or not the zoning ordinance enacted by the MMC may impa...

CONSUNJI VS. CA, GR # 13783, 20 April 2001

FACTS:  Jose Juego, a construction worker of the DM Consunji, Inc., fell 14 floors from the Renaissance Tower on November 2, 1990 and died. His wife, Maria, filed a complaint for damages against the DMCI before the Regional Trial Court (RTC) of Pasig. The DMCI argued, in defense, that Maria Juego already availed of the death benefits from the State Insurance Fund.  The RTC ruled in favor of Maria. The DMCI filed an appeal before the Court of Appeals (CA) but the CA affirmed the decision of the RTC in toto.  In the DMCI's appeal, it contended that upon Maria's claim of the death benefits from the State Insurance Fund, she may no longer prosecute a civil action against the employer citing the Workmen Compensation's Act.  ISSUE:  Whether or not the waiver of Ms. Maria's rights was valid during the time that she claimed the death benefits while she was unaware that in doing so, she is relieved from her right to pursue a civil action against the DMCI....

When we lose something, we gain something BETTER.

Earlier this year, I lost something that is very important in my life. I lost having a COMPLETE family of my own. It hurt so bad. It really did. I did not see it coming. I never saw it coming. But i knew it was inevitable.  Currently, I have undergone a lot of changes in my life. Some were attributable to my recent experiences. As the saying goes, when we lose something in our life, SOMETHING BETTER comes along. Perhaps this is WHY I am in law school now.  I have always looked forward to the day that I go back to school. I graduated when I was only 19 years old and I worked since then. Thinking about those times, I realized that I should have continued my studies first before entering the professional world. But then, life comes as it is. It is a product of my decisions and I am not regretful of the things that have shaped me into who I am today.  So, I am now in law school. And my goal is to survive this until I acquire my license.   Whenever I ponder on my ...

Essays.PH! ♥ Writing at its best!

Having an easy access to the internet gives people the opportunity to utilize untapped talents wisely and as a way to ease financial struggles. A very good example is of course through writing! Billions of people today surf the internet for writing because it is one of the easiest ways to procure information, to share one’s thoughts and to earn extra income as well. Especially in the world that people live in now, the salary earned in exchange for the time and effort exhausted in the office during an eight hour job sometimes would not suffice for all the expenses in the home, individual wants and daily needs. If one is: Looking for extra income? Wants to be productive and earn while still a student? No job? Staying at home and sparing hours surfing the internet? No more worries!!! The rescue has come! ESSAYS.PH has come! This online community has already been around for quite a few years now. It caters to aspiring writers or simply to those who are passionate about writin...

My FIRST TIME...in LOVE

AG-my FIRST boyfriend. I have heard a lot of stories about firsts. First love, first kiss, first crush, first of everything else! I've had a share of my firsts too. But they did not include AG during those moments. He came just last year. He was Mr. UNEXPECTED! Sometimes I ponder on how things happened and how our relationship came about. At first we were "unintentionally" having awkward moments with each other. Unknowingly, we were starting to share a common emotion. I was afraid..AT FIRST. Honestly, until now I still do not know how fast things happened for us. But for me, EVERYTHING we've shared from the first moment we talked was the most beautiful experience in my life. If I would be given a chance to live life all over again, I would have chosen to come FIRST in his life and fell in love. But that's not the case. In reality, I am not his first girlfriend nor his first love. And I have to accept those things so that I learn the value of being NO. 1 ...

MY DREAM :D

It's not hard to dream about something. It's better to have a dream than to have nothing at all.  I have a simple dream, and that is to get a good and satisfying job. At this point in my life, I cannot ask for too much. This dream is enough for now. :D  My past goals in life seem to be unachievable. Although I am not in a hurry to make those dreams come true. They'll have their time. Perhaps not now. I should focus on my dreams right now so that I make the right decisions too. Someday, I'll be successful. SOMEDAY! :)  I still don't know what the future holds for me. There's always a chance that I'd fall hard. Knock myself out and booM! My dreams have become a reality. That would be AWESOME! ♥ I can't wait!  PEACE & LOVE Y'ALL. BUNNY♥