Dennis Gorecho
Atty. Dennis R. Gorecho is a dedicated Filipino lawyer, legal analyst, and columnist for Mindanao Gold Star Daily, where he pens the column "Pinoy Marino Rights," and "Kwentong Peyups." With extensive experience in maritime law, labor rights, and social advocacy, Atty. Gorecho specializes in defending the rights of seafarers and the marginalized. His legal insights and feature articles have appeared in various national publications, reflecting his commitment to justice and human rights. When not practicing law or writing, he is an avid advocate for Philippine culture and history.
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Kuwentong Peyups: Shattered dreams amid the Mindanao conflict
Pinoy Marino Rights: Our Lady of the Sea
Amicus Curiae: Immorality and disbarment
Kuwentong Peyups: Roe vs Wade, abortion debate in the Philippines
Pinoy Marino Rights: Devotion to Our Lady of Caysasay and Ma-Cho, Chinese patron saint of seafarers
Kuwentong Peyups: Political Economics 101
Kuwentong Peyups: The saga of the missing luggage
Kuwentong Peyups: Bar exams in the time of Covid
“Do not write a mantra, motto, prayer to deities or saints, special plea addressed to the examiner or the Bar Chairperson, or any other such extraneous text,” Supreme Court Associate Justice Marvic Leonen, the Bar exam chairperson, said.
Pinoy Marino Rights: The company doctor’s incomplete and doubtful assessment in disability benefits cases
The Supreme Court reiterated in the case of Joemar Bacabac vs. NYK-Fil Ship Management (G.R. No. 228550 July 28 2021) the need for the company physician's assessment to be complete and definite for the purpose of ascertaining the degree of the seafarer's disability benefits.
Kuwentong Peyups:Mangkukulam and libel
With her long white hair and scary old lady appearance, our lecturer cited Cuntapay in describing one of the parties involved in a legal case where the accused called the complainant a “mangkukulam.”
Kuwentong Peyups: Homage to the Acacia trees
Most of the trees are as old as the campus itself that offer much-needed shade and bring in a relieving breeze even in the scorching heat.
