Justice is represented by the blindfolded figure holding scales and a sword, symbols of impartiality, fairness in weighing evidence, and truth piercing through lies. However, in the painting "Is this Philippine Justice?", the figure of Justitia fades away amid doubts and uncertainties, as in the Philippines, what is right and wrong can be ambiguous and even the chief justice is not immune to culpability when found guilty.
Justice is represented by the blindfolded figure holding scales and a sword, symbols of impartiality, fairness in weighing evidence, and truth piercing through lies. However, in the painting "Is this Philippine Justice?", the figure of Justitia fades away amid doubts and uncertainties, as in the Philippines, what is right and wrong can be ambiguous and even the chief justice is not immune to culpability when found guilty.
Justice is represented by the blindfolded figure holding scales and a sword, symbols of impartiality, fairness in weighing evidence, and truth piercing through lies. However, in the painting "Is this Philippine Justice?", the figure of Justitia fades away amid doubts and uncertainties, as in the Philippines, what is right and wrong can be ambiguous and even the chief justice is not immune to culpability when found guilty.
The blindfold symbolizing impartiality; A golden pair of scales measuring the validity
Of evidence given, both pro and con;
The double edged sword that pierces through The thick fabric of lies; thot’s feather
Of truth which ultimately determines whether
The defendants life is worth saving. In J. Elizalde Navarro’s oil painting titled
Is this Philippine Justice? The figure
Of the Roman goddess Justitia slowly fades Into thin air, swallowed by pigments
Cloud as doubts. In my uncertain country
Where right and wrong are cards That can be shuffled like a pile of money bills, Even the land’s chief magistrate Is not immune from culpability; found guilty He has to face the music of derision.