Political Shorts

Narinig kong pag-uusap ng mga miron:

Miron 1: Gusto talaga ni Sen. Marcoleta na magiging STAR WITNESS ang mga Discaya.

Miron 2: STAR WITNESS? Parang mga STAR kuning-kuning sa ABS CBN (as in Star Circle ... Star Cinema ... Star Patroller ... Star Magic)?

Mga tol ... nasa politika tayo ... hindi sa showbusiness.  Ang pinagusapan sa Blue Ribbon Committee ay STATE WITNESS!

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Para maintiendihan natin ang kaibahan ng dalawa ... maganda sigurong i-define natin.

A "STAR WITNESS" is the most crucial and important witness in a legal case whose testimony is vital to the prosecution's or defense's success. This individual's account is considered pivotal to the outcome of a trial or investigation, often because they possess essential information, direct knowledge, or expertise that significantly influences the case.

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Sa kabilang dako ... ang STATE WITNESS (or prosecution witness) is a person, often an accused individual themselves, who has participated in a crime but is discharged by the government or court to testify for the prosecution against co-conspirators in exchange for certain legal benefits, such as immunity from prosecution or inclusion in a witness protection program. Dito papasok si Brice Hernandez at si Alcantara kung ma-apporve.

Key requirements for becoming a state witness usually include the absolute necessity of their testimony, the potential for their testimony to be substantially corroborated by other evidence, and that they appear to be less guilty than their co-accused.

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So can a STATE WITNESS be a STAR WITNESS?

Yes, a state witness can also be a star witness, as the terms describe different aspects of a witness's role and impact in a legal case. A state witness is specifically a person accused of a crime who receives immunity from prosecution in exchange for their testimony against other offenders, especially if they are the "least guilty" conspirator. 

A star witness, on the other hand, is a witness whose testimony is crucial and highly impactful to the case, often due to their compelling narrative, unique knowledge, or significant credibility.

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Going back to the Marcoletas and the Discayas of the world ... the public perception was that something was brewing between these two.

One netizen said: "There was a MAR-DIS (Marcoleta - Discaya) deal." Meaning a backdoor deal between the two of them. 

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Indeed, public perception between these two is growing increasingly negative.  While reading the comments of netizens, I personally selected the naughty but amusing ones.

-It looked like Marcoleta is the Discaya's lawyer.

-There's something fishy about their unholy alliance.

-Marcoleta insists (almost fighting with Ping Lacson) that everybody should follow the rules. Too bad ... despite all his protests ... he is no longer the chairman.

-Was there bad blood between Lacson and Marcoleta? It looked like the latter resented the former... was that because Ping replaced him as Chairman of the Blue Ribbon?

-Marcoleta is very protective of Curlee and Sara. Maybe Marcoleta has something to hide ... that the Discaya knows.

-Why is Marcoleta lawyering for them? Senator ba siya or abogado nila?

-It is apparent whose side Marcoleta is on.

-One netizen hinted a Marcoleta advocacy: "Nakaw now ... State Witness Later Program

-Marcoleta is obviously hiding something. You can easily tell by looking at his hair.

-Marcoleta is not the senator ng mga Pinoy ... senator siya ng mga Discaya.

-DDS si Marcoleta? - Discaya's Diehard Supporter?

-Marcoleta is worried about the Discaya. Or was he worried para sa kanya o sa mga Duterte?

-Is it okay to steal and become a state witness?

-Mabait si Marcoleta sa mga Discaya despite money evaporating in thin air ... pero galit siya sa ABS CBN na wala namang ginawang pagnanakaw.

-Corrupt daw ang ABS CBN dahil hindi daw ito nagbayad ng mga taxes ... ngayon reversal of roles na siya.  Tagapagtanggol siya ng mga corrupt.

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