Renato Bautista, Jr.

Contributing Writer
Jun Bautista - Helga Bautista
Jun Bautista - Helga Bautista

Renato Bautista, Jr., who is also known as Jun, is an attorney in the Philippines and loves to write about law and politics. As an attorney, he has been a trial lawyer, a legal consultant to private companies and government agencies, and an active officer in the local bar association.

Aside from lawyering, Jun also also taught business law in college and hosted a cable television talk show called "Straight Views," which tackled legal, political and social issues. He was also a human resources practitioner and specialized in employer-employee relations during his stint as a human resources manager in a retail store company.

During his free time, Jun plays badminton with friends as his sport and recreational activity. Although he does not consider himself an advance player, he can play the sport and has a passion for it. He constantly updates himself with developments about the sport and how to further improve his court skills.

He is a regular contributor in the opinion section of a regional newspaper in the Philippines, Sunstar Pampanga - which has print and online editions. You can also read his blogs about Philippine and US politics at the following sites: The Right to Speak and Bystander Views.

Latest Articles

The Process of Impeachment in Philippine Politics
Impeachment is an extraordinary means of removing from office certain public officials. These selected officials cannot be removed by any other means.
Feb 22, 2011 - Renato Bautista, Jr.
Differences Between Criminal and Civil Cases Under Philippine Law
From the manner they are initiated, their effects while pending, to the resulting consequences, there are huge differences between criminal and civil cases.
Sep 22, 2010 - Renato Bautista, Jr.
Law on Firearms in the Philippines
Owning a gun in the Philippines is not easy since there is no constitutional right to bear arms. The law, therefore, strictly regulates owning a firearm.
Jun 7, 2010 - Renato Bautista, Jr.
Powers and Functions of the Philippine Supreme Court
The Supreme Court, being the highest judicial authority in the Philippines, has unique powers as a result of the country's bitter experiences in the past.
Apr 22, 2010 - Renato Bautista, Jr.
The Philippine Legal System
The Philippine legal system is predominantly derived from Spanish and American law, and its laws are enacted by Congress.
Mar 31, 2010 - Renato Bautista, Jr.
Constitutionality of the Health Care Reform Law
Upon signing of the health care reform bill into law, 14 states have filed a lawsuit in federal court questioning its legality. 36 states have also enacted opposing laws.
Mar 25, 2010 - Renato Bautista, Jr.
Developing Endurance for Badminton
Badminton requires a high level of energy to quickly move around the court, deliver effective shots and sustain a match. Knowing how this energy is generated is crucial.
Mar 2, 2010 - Renato Bautista, Jr.
Tips for Buying DSLR Cameras
DSLR cameras are becoming popular nowadays due to their falling prices. Knowing and understanding DSLR jargon will be helpful in buying the right camera.
Feb 10, 2010 - Renato Bautista, Jr.
How Poll Automation in the Philippines Works
With the computerization of the May 2010 elections, voters and election officials will be dealing with new procedures and technology in the casting and counting of votes.
Jan 22, 2010 - Renato Bautista, Jr.
Playing Badminton Doubles
Badminton doubles, whether it be men's or women's, is a fast-paced game and requires a lot of aggressive moves from the players to gain the upper hand and win the match.
Jan 14, 2010 - Renato Bautista, Jr.