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February 22, 2011

Taking the Witness Stand

Woke up early morning today to go to Pasig Hall of Justice and attend my very first court hearing. At the same time, I’m also sitting on the witness stand (that’s another first).


It’s been more than 3 years and this civil suit is still dragging me back to the court house. We’ve done our practice run last week with my lawyers but still can’t shake that tense feeling once they start throwing questions.

To those who didn’t know, I survived a libel case about 4 years ago. While that one was dismissed, it didn’t stop the complainant to file another civil suit.

So here I am, on the day of my birthday, waiting for the court to go in session. Such a bummer.

Written by yuga

Abe is the founder and publisher of YugaTech. You Can follow him on Twitter @abeolandres.

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39 Responses to “Taking the Witness Stand”

  1. ellen
    Twitter:
    says:

    I agree with Ron, people are coming after you because of what you wrote or said (not familiar with the case) because you matter and you’re influential :)

    Hope that didn’t ruin much of your big day.

    Happy birthday sir abe :)

  2. Jonaflormicfren
    Twitter:
    says:

    I’m with you sir, but you really have to stand where you are. God will guide and bless you.. http://ritratos.blogspot.com/

  3. ZERATUL-PH says:

    WTF they are suing you due to an indirect involvement with libelous comments that didnot come from you. LOLOLOLSSSS. Im pretty sure you will get by this Sir.

  4. happybirthday! says:

    happy birhtday sir Abe!
    the truth shall set you free

  5. abe bert day! says:

    get a gun shot yourself they’ll make you a hero hehehe lol just joking ! gud luck dont worry this is philippines .. everything is possible.
    “everything will be ok in the end. If its not ok, then its not yet the end.”

  6. Marites says:

    Happy Birthday Abe! Just enjoy your day at the court!:)

  7. Dante
    Twitter:
    says:

    GOD IS GOOD ALL THE TIME SIR YUGA!

    HAPPY BIRTHDAY AND GOD BLESS YOU AND YOUR FAMILY ALWAYS!

  8. Nolixxx says:

    Happy Birthday!!!!

  9. arlie says:

    Belated happy birthday sir yuga!!! Hope the other one will be dismissed too. God bless. =)

  10. ManuelV says:

    Happy Birthday, Abe! :-)

  11. Kulam says:

    Happy Birthday Abe! take the stand and set yourself free!

  12. Abe good luck. Once naka experience din ako ng hearing. Napaka time consuming nito and todo effort. Anyway, di ko naranasan maging withness but ako yung victim hay.

  13. Rodel
    Twitter:
    says:

    wow! that’s weird. Ain’t the terms of use present during the time of engagement for you to be off-the-hook? anyway, good luck to you.. :) happy beer-day!

  14. Darel says:

    This is ridiculous.

    If memory serves, you should be cleared of all charges by now. Since the last libel case against you by the same person was dismissed, I surmise that it is possible that you are in double jeopardy and that the case against you should be dismissed.

    http://en.wikipilipinas.org/index.php?title=Double_Jeopardy

    Ibig sabihin, dahil naacquit ka na nung unang beses at kinasuhan ka ulit sa parehing dahilan, invalid na yung second na filing kasi may verdict na.

    Just my two cents. Hindi naman ako lawyer, pero aspiring ako. :D

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