Two major surprises in Philippine legal community happened this week.  First is the dismissal of the drug charges against mega-rich Julian Ongpin due to lack of probable cause.  The second is the extension of tithe me given by the COMELEC to presidential aspirant Ferdinand Marcos, Jr. despite failure file to an Answer to  disqualification petition against him within the  time given.

Is the guarantee of equal protection of laws maintained in these controversial cases? Can ordinary citizens also avail of the good fortunes of Julian and Marcos Jr when facing similar situations?

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