Insurgency: Basically Neutralized

Armed Forces of the Philippines chief General Romeo Brawner Jr. says the number of guerrilla front have been reduced from 11 to 7.

https://www.gmanetwork.com/news/topstories/nation/911962/brawner-only-7-guerrilla-fronts-remaining/story/

The number of guerrilla fronts in the country has decreased to seven, Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) chief General Romeo Brawner Jr. said on Tuesday.

In an interview on Bagong Pilipinas Ngayon’s pres-SONA special, Brawner said there were 11 guerrilla fronts during the start of the administration of President Ferdinand “Bongbong” Marcos Jr. in 2022.

(Out of the 11 guerrilla fronts that we are still confronting since the start of the presidency of President Marcos, now there are only seven left.)

(So, we have dismantled four guerilla fronts and we are still conducting operations continuously.)

Brawner said many “high-value individuals” have been neutralized. Some of the armed rebels were killed in encounters while some have surrendered to authorities.

He said the government is offering a Comprehensive Local Integration Program in which former rebels may receive livelihood programs and other assistance.

President Marcos says the insurgency in Mindanao has been "basically neutralized."

https://mb.com.ph/2024/7/6/marcos-mindanao-insurgents-basically-neutralized

President Marcos has lauded government forces in Mindanao for successfully minimizing the threat posed by the Abu Sayyaf Group (ASG) and other enemies of the state in the province.

Marcos said this during his visit to the headquarters of the 11th Infantry Division (ID) in Camp Teodulfo Bautista in Jolo, Sulu, on Friday, July 5.

In his speech, the President saluted the Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) for their achievement but asked them to not be complacent as the mission to destroy the government’s nemesis is not yet over.

“I have to congratulate all of you who have worked to achieve this success, who have worked very hard and have made many sacrifices so that we can now say that the capabilities of the main threat, which is the ASG, have been severely reduced,” he said.

"Now, that does not mean that the mission is over. As you can imagine, there are still people coming in who might want to organize again, so we still have to watch," he added.

According to Marcos, he was briefed by the military command in Sulu on the very constant drop in the insurgents’ capabilities, manpower, and number of firearms they possess.

“The assessment is the threat is only from individual actors. They are no longer working as a unit," he said.

"They are … basically (neutralized)... We have dismantled their machinery for causing, for bringing terror,” he added.

Marcos said he was also informed about the diminishing threat posed by other terrorist groups, particularly those inspired by Al Qaeda or ISIS that used to enter the country before.

"We're no longer threatened as we used to,” he said.

"Basically neutralized" is not neutralized. It is interesting that Marcos says people are still coming to Mindanao to organize. 

Operations continue against the remaining NPA. The AFP urging those stragglers to surrender.

https://www.pna.gov.ph/articles/1228176

The Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) on Wednesday called on all remaining New People's Army (NPA) members to surrender peacefully and return to the fold of society.

This comes in the wake of last week's clash that resulted in the death of 10 communist rebels in Pantabangan, Nueva Ecija.

"We are urging you to surrender your weapons and walk towards the path of peace and progress. The government has programs that will allow you to reintegrate yourself to mainstream society and provide a better future for you and your families," AFP spokesperson Col. Francel Margareth Padilla said in a message to reporters.

Padilla was referring to programs such as the Local Peace Engagement (LPE) and the Enhanced Comprehensive Local Integration Program (E-CLIP).

The LPE is a collective effort of the security sector, local government units, and communities in conflict-affected areas to encourage NPA remnants to surrender, regain the human dignity stolen from them by the Communist Party of the Philippines (CPP) and live peacefully with their families.

The E-CLIP offers a multifaceted transformation program for capacity building and sustainable livelihood, not only cash incentives.

"With unity, we can strengthen our defenses and protect our sovereignty. We need to help one another to ensure a peaceful and safe Philippines," she added.

Yes, the AFP is urging the remaining rebels surrender to unite with the military and defend the nation against China. 

The AFP has been saying the NPA is leaderless but they keep killing high-ranking NPA leaders.

https://mb.com.ph/2024/7/3/high-ranking-npa-leader-in-sorsogon-killed-in-encounter

A high-ranking New People's Army (NPA) leader was killed in an encounter with the military in Juban town, Sorsogon province on Tuesday morning, July 2.

The 9th Infantry Division (ID) identified the slain communist fighter as Arnel Estiller, alias Mando, Arnel, and Ariston, secretary of Sub-regional Committee 3 (SRC3), Bicol Regional Party Committee (BRPC).

Estiller died in a 30-minute gunfight with the 22nd Infantry Battalion in Barangay Biriran.

He was the father of Jose Marie Estiller, alias Maria and Bagi, the leader of Panlabang Yunit Gerilya-Sorsogon, who was arrested in Batangas recently.

Arnel is facing murder and frustrated murder charges. He was tagged in extortion activities and violence in Sorsogon.

“Estiller entered the movement in 1985 and eventually became the secretary of the communist group in Sorsogon,” the 9th ID said.

Estiller did not heed the call of authorities and his family to surrender because of his benefits as member of the communist movement, the 9th ID added.

The 9th ID said his death is a victory is not just for authorities but also for the people of Sorsogon and peace-loving Filipinos.

One high-ranking leader has been captured and the AFP is holding peace talks with his family to convince him to surrender. 

https://www.sunstar.com.ph/iloilo/army-lgu-engage-family-of-captured-npa-leader-in-peace-talks

THE Philippine Army's 3rd Infantry (Spearhead) Division joined a Localized Peace Engagement (LPE) with the family of a captured rebel leader in a bid to encourage his surrender and promote peace in the region on July 1, 2024.

The LPE, initiated by the Local Government of Tapaz, Capiz, brought together family members of Ka Tonying, with representatives from the government and former rebels. 

Communist New People's Army (NPA) Terrorist (CNT) Ka Tonying, 56, a squad leader for the NPA's Madia-as Dos unit under the Komiteng Rehiyon-Panay (CF, KR-P), was captured in a joint military and police operation on June 25, 2024.

The LPE team comprised Tapaz Mayor Roberto O. Palomar, Department of Justice (DOJ) Prosecutor Lawyer Flosemer Chris I. Gonzales, 3ID officers, Capiz Police Provincial Office (CPPO) led by Police Colonel Jerome Afuyog, and former rebels. 

Ka Tonying's family members, including sons, daughters, brothers, and sisters, participated in the dialogue.

During the talks, Ka Tonying's family expressed their appreciation to the government, particularly Palomar, for past assistance they had received. 

They highlighted that two of Ka Tonying's children are employed by the Local Government Unit (LGU) of Tapaz.

"LGU Tapaz offered us help even before my father was caught, and we are thankful for that. We'll try our best to share what we learned today with our family and associates. We will encourage them to join the government's peace programs," Ka Tonying said.

Palomar assured the family of government support and emphasized the importance of communication in resolving the insurgency. 

"We are committed to helping you reintegrate into society. Encourage those still in the mountains to avail of the E-CLIP and Amnesty programs. We will help them return to their families and live peacefully," the Mayor said.

Major General Marion R. Sison, 3ID commander, commended Palomar's proactive approach to assisting former rebels and their families.

Sison praised the Mayor of Tapaz for his genuine efforts in ending local armed conflict, highlighting his role as a strong alligator in the pursuit of peace and development in Capiz and Western Visayas.

“I must admit, we cannot end this insurgency problem alone. We need the support of the LGU and, most importantly, the support of the whole of society. With every one of us on the peace table, sooner rather than later, we shall reap the fruits of our labor and realize the dreams of those who came before us. By then, we shall be able to declare the whole island of Panay stable internal peace and security," Sison concluded.

If the guy is already captured why does he need to surrender? Another NPA leader gave himself up. 

https://mb.com.ph/2024/7/5/wanted-npa-leader-surrenders-in-negros-occidental

A wanted New People’s Army (NPA) leader surrendered to the police in Don Salvador Benedicto, Negros Occidental on July 1.

Police Capt. Ignacio Javier, deputy chief of the Don Salvador Benedicto Municipal Police Station, said that it took them years to negotiate the surrender of the 29-year-old communist rebel whose name was withheld for his security.

The surrenderer was a vice commanding officer of the dismantled North Negros Front (NNF) of the Komiteng Rehiyon-Negros, Cebu, Bohol, Siquijor (KR-NCBS) operating in Don Salvador Benedicto, Toboso, and Calatrava.

He was an NPA for 10 years before he decided to return to his family.

The rebel returnee turned over a homemade .357 revolver, five .357 rounds, four 40mm ammunition, and a two-meter detonating cord. 

He had been served warrants of arrest for various crimes he had committed while he was in the armed struggle.

Javier said that he was placed under their custody pending an assessment that would enable him to avail of assistance from government programs.

This guy is wanted for crimes but he might still be able to avail of E-CLIP benefits. How about throw him in prison for his crimes with no free money? 

How many more leaders are left in the "leaderless" NPA? 

Regular NPA fighters continue to surrender as well. 

https://mb.com.ph/2024/7/5/3-communist-rebels-surrender-in-cordillera

Police said three communist rebels in the Cordillera region surrendered from June 30 to July 1.

The Police Regional Office-Cordillera said the surrenderers were members of the New People’s Army (NPA) in the Barrios.

One of them surrendered in Benguet.

The rebel returnee was a 44-year-old farmer and construction worker. He turned over one caliber .38 revolver with six bullets, a 2.5-meter detonation cord, three inert blasting caps, and two dynamite sticks.

Another surrendered in Baguio City. The 57-year-old laborer surrendered an Armscor caliber .45 handgun with five bullets and one grenade.

The third rebel returnee was a 38-year-old laborer from Mountain Province.

Their surrender was made possible by the series of negotiations facilitated by authorities.

They are now under the custody of operating units in charge of custodial debriefing and proper disposition.

Police said their voluntary return to mainstream society to embrace peace and freedom signifies their personal redemption and highlights the effectiveness of the National Task Force to End Local Communist Armed Conflict (NTF-ELCAC) program of the government.

No doubt they are guilty of various crimes perhaps even murder but the government will give them all the money they need. 

Unjust Vexation is Justly Vexatious

Apparently a fat lady was told to get off the jeepney recently. This resulted in a complaint filed by her and a reminder from the LTFRB that fat people cannot be refused passage.

https://www.pna.gov.ph/articles/1226739

The Land Transportation Franchising and Regulatory Board (LTFRB) on Tuesday reminded transport operators and drivers that they cannot force a passenger to get out of a vehicle due to body size or physical appearance.

In a statement, the LTFRB said body shaming and discrimination of passengers is against the agency's policies.

"PUV drivers are not allowed to double or triple the fare depending on the passengers' physique," the statement read.

The LTFRB issued the statement after a female passenger was forced off a jeepney by the driver due to her physical size in Parañaque City. 

The passenger, who filed a police report against the driver for unjust vexation, also reached out to the LTFRB on Monday and was assisted by the agency's legal department. 

While the driver violated LTFRB policy he certainly did not commit a crime. Yet the offended lady "filed a police report against the driver for unjust vexation." What is unjust vexation? Essentially it is annoying someone.

Did you know that the act of annoying someone is a crime? Yes, it is and we certainly are not pulling your leg.  The act of annoying someone is called unjust vexation and considered a form of light coercion punishable under Article 287 of the Revised Penal Code, to wit:

“Art. 287. Light coercions. — Any person who, by means of violence, shall seize anything belonging to his debtor for the purpose of applying the same to the payment of the debt, shall suffer the penalty of arresto mayor in its minimum period and a fine equivalent to the value of the thing, but in no case less than 75 pesos.”

Any other coercions or unjust vexations shall be punished by arresto menor or a fine ranging from One Thousand Pesos (P1,000.00) to not more than Forty Thousand (P40,000.00), or both.

Consequently, unjust vexation is punishable by imprisonment ranging from 1 day to 30 days and/or a fine of P1,000.00 to P40,000.00.  Yes, you read it right – an annoying person can be imprisoned or slapped with a fine that should have just been used to buy a new cellphone.

Oh, and yes.  You can sue that annoying neighbor who sings at the top of his lungs every night for unjust vexation.

https://ndvlaw.com/annoying-someone-is-a-crime-updated-last-10-june-2020/

The fat lady who was mocked by the jeepeney driver for her extra poundage claims she was traumatised.

The 29-year-old complainant, Joysh Gutierrez, recounted her ordeal in a post on Facebook, which has since become viral.

Gutierrez said that she and a co-worker got on a Baclaran-bound jeepney with license plate NWJ 221 at a passenger stop in Multinational Village along Dr. A Santos Avenue. However, the driver and his wife, who was also on board, told her to alight from the vehicle because she was chubby, saying that the vehicle might suffer a flat tire.

According to Gutierrez, she vehemently protested being discriminated against and even offered to pay a higher fare. The other passengers came to her defense but she said the jeepney driver and his wife continued to shame and insult her. The driver also deliberately slowed down the vehicle in an apparent attempt to mock her weight.

In an interview over radio station dwPM, Gutierrez said she was traumatized by her experience, adding that she would always remember it whenever she gets on a jeepney. She also said that she was determined to pursue charges against the respondents. In a TV interview, Gutierrez added that while she was used to being bullied over her weight, what the jeepney driver did was far worse than she had experienced before.

https://newsinfo.inquirer.net/1950645/body-shamed-passenger-files-complaint-vs-jeepney-driver-owners

Does being traumatized meet the definition of unjust vexation? A close reading of the law says no because the term unjust vexation is not defined. In 2009 Senator Miriam Defensor Santiago filed a resolution to amend RPC article 287 to define unjust vexation. 

Unjust vexation is punished under the 2nd paragraph of Article 287 of the Revised Peiial Code:

“Any other coercions or unjust vexations shall be punished by arrest0 menor or a fine ranging from 5 pesos to 200 pesos, or both.”

It is a well-established doctrine that a criminal or penal legislation must clearly define or specify the particular acts or omissions punished.

Unlike the crimes of theft, murder and rape that are specifically defined in the Revised Penal Code, the definition of the crime of unjust vexation is conspicuously absent. Because of this Article 287, paragraph 2 of the Revised Penal Code that punishes “unjust vexation” suffers from congenital defects and may be declared unconstitutional for the following reasons:

a) Article 287, paragraph 2 of the Revised Penal Code condemns no specific or definite act or omission thus failing to define any crime or felony;

b) Said penal provision is so indefinite, vague and overbroad as not to enable it to be known what act is forbidden;

c) Such vagueness and overbreadth result to violation of the due process clause and the right to be informed of the nature of the offense charged; and 

d) Such vagueness and overbreadth likewise amount to an invalid delegation by Congress of its legislative power to the courts to determine what acts should be held criminal and punishable.

The state having the right to declare what acts are criminal, within certain well defined limitations, has a right to specify what act or acts shall constitute a crime, as well as what act or acts shall constitute a crime. Hence, the instant bill seeks to provide a legal defiiiitioii for the crime of “unjust vexation” and provide the corresponding penalty for its commission.

https://legacy.senate.gov.ph/lisdata/1176810353!.pdf

This resolution was never acted on and unjust vexation remains an undefined crime to this day. However, in 2006 the Supreme Court took it upon themselves to define unjust vexation in a ruling. 

The second paragraph of the Article is broad enough to include any human conduct which, although not productive of some physical or material harm, could unjustifiably annoy or vex an innocent person. Compulsion or restraint need not be alleged in the Information, for the crime of unjust vexation may exist without compulsion or restraint. However, in unjust vexation, being a felony by dolo, malice is an inherent element of the crime. Good faith is a good defense to a charge for unjust vexation because good faith negates malice. The paramount question to be considered is whether the offender’s act caused annoyance, irritation, torment, distress or disturbance to the mind of the person to whom it is directed. The main purpose of the law penalizing coercion and unjust vexation is precisely to enforce the principle that no person may take the law into his hands and that our government is one of law, not of men. It is unlawful for any person to take into his own hands the administration of justice. 

https://lawphil.net/judjuris/juri2006/sep2006/gr_165065_2006.html

In 2021 the SC issued another ruling defining unjust vexation saying "it basically penalizes acts intended to cause emotional distress."

The petition is without merit. Herein petitioner insists on his innocence and alleges that the ruling of the CA is not in accord with applicable law and jurisprudence. Herein petitioner claims that based on the account of the minor victim, the act of masturbation was not done with the participation of and was not directed at her, hence, he should be penalized with unjust vexation under Article 287 of the Revised Penal Code (RPC) as it basically punishes acts which is intended to cause emotional distress.

https://lawphil.net/judjuris/juri2021/jan2021/gr_246231_2021.html

Where in RPH article 287 is a single word said about "emotional distress?" No where. The SC is basically making it up as they go. 

What we see is that not even the Supreme Court can give a precise definition of RPC article 287. Unjust vexation remains a very broad term subject to interpretation not on objective facts but on circumstance. That is what one Philippine law firm says. 

Definition and Scope

Unjust vexation is a catch-all offense under Philippine law, often utilized when specific crimes cannot be easily categorized. Under Article 287 of the Revised Penal Code, unjust vexation is defined as any human conduct that causes annoyance, irritation, torment, distress, or disturbance to the mind of another person.

Elements of the Offense

To successfully prosecute someone for unjust vexation, the following elements must typically be present:

1. Act or Omission: An action or a failure to act by the accused that causes vexation to another person.

2. Intent: A general criminal intent to vex, annoy, or irritate must be present.

Interpretations and Case Law

Due to its broad scope, jurisprudence on unjust vexation is varied. Courts consider the social and psychological impact on the complainant, the intent of the accused, and the surrounding circumstances when determining guilt or innocence.

Conclusion

Unjust vexation serves as an adaptable tool within the Philippine legal framework for addressing minor offenses that cause emotional or psychological harm. Understanding its scope and limitations can be crucial for both complainants and defendants navigating the legal landscape.

https://www.respicio.ph/features/unjust-vexation-philippines

Unjust vexation is an adaptable tool to address minor offenses that cause emotional or psychological distress?  It's as catch-all used when the crime cannot be categorized?  That's not law. Laws are defined offenses. They are objective.  A law is not a catch-all or adaptable tool for alleged crimes that cannot be categorized or defined. To go by that admission is to admit there is no such crime as unjust vexation that can be categorized or defined. 

Note that while this law firm says RPH article 287 "unjust vexation is defined as any human conduct that causes annoyance, irritation, torment, distress, or disturbance to the mind of another person" that is simply not the case. The law offers no such definition. Doesn't every crime contain an element of "annoyance, irritation, torment, distress, or disturbance to the mind?" Of course they do. 

Funny that the late Senator Miriam Defensor Santiago was sharp enough to point out the fact that unjust vexation is undefined and so broad  "as not to enable it to be known what act is forbidden." She also authored her resolution 3 years after the Supreme Court gave a tenuous definition in a 2006 ruling. Why has no one else pointed out this fact? Why do Philippine law firms claim that RPC article 287 is defined when it is not? 

Unjust vexation is simply a way for aggrieved parties to vex the alleged perpetrators. And why then shouldn't those charged with unjust vexation counter file for the same? After all being charged with a crime can cause emotional and psychological distress. In fact this jeepney driver says he was defamed by this obese woman. 

https://newsinfo.inquirer.net/1950890/driver-on-body-shaming-issue-is-sorry-but-claims-his-image-was-also-ruined

"We apologize sincerely. But what about the defamation that almost ruined our reputation around the world?"

The driver’s partner stressed that Gutierrez also needs to apologize to them.

"For me, she also made a mistake. As a person, she needs to apologize. What she did was defamation. It could have been settled by talking."

But the driver and his partner claimed that the incident in the video was not their first encounter with Gutierrez.

"She once rode with us in the small jeep. We already had arguments. In that small jeep, during our first argument, I asked her to move, but she refused to do so."

In the viral video, the driver’s partner said that she reminded Gutierrez of their first encounter.

"I said, “Miss, you might get angry again.”

According to her, Gutierrez replied with confusion, saying that it was her first time to ride their jeepney.

"She became hysterical when I was explaining things to her. When she became hysterical, she was out of control. There was no video of that."

She stressed that Gutierrez even cursed the driver and mocked his source of livelihood.

“You only work as a driver yet your attitude is like that.”

Sounds like there is more to the story and the driver was unjustly vexed by the passenger. 

But since the crime of unjust vexation is not defined it does not exist. It is quite ridiculous that in the Philippines being rude is a crime the courts are too ready to prosecute. The existence of this undefined statue in RPC article 287 is another proof the Philippine justice system is broken. 

The God Culture: 100 Lies About the Philippines: Lie #20: The Mosaic Law Will Be Reestablished in the Philippines In the End Times

Welcome back to 100 lies the God Culture teaches about the Philippines. Today's lie concerns the end game of Timothy Jay Schwab's fake history about the Philippines. Tim teaches that because the Philippines is Ophir, Tarshish, the land of creation, etc, that means these islands play a special part in prophecy. To wit, the Mosaic Law will be reestablished in the Philippines in the end times. 

As we shall see this is not simply another lie but it is a total repudiation of the Gospel and of Jesus Christ. 

https://www.facebook.com/sabbathbc.congregation/videos/2216671111842774

21:08 This is why Yahusha said this land will restore his law. This land will rise against the final generation (kingdom?). It's why Isaiah said His law will be restored in this land. Why just the Philippines? It's not just the Philippines, it's the land of creation, the land of the Garden of Eden, the land of his Holy of Holies. His presence is here. You know, one thing you wonder and a lot of the world wonders and, I don't know, I'm sure there's studies that show somebody else somewhere, to me Filipinos are the happiest people on earth. At some point you've been conquered and raped and stolen from and all of these things in history in the last 400 years or so and yet you're still the happiest people on earth. Why? Because you are just above the Holy of Holies above Yahuah. That's why. Wow.

This scenario is described in much greater detail in the final chapter of Tim's book The Search For King Solomon's Treasure.

By 1599, Ophir, now called the Philippines christened after their Babylonian ruler, acquiesced and officially recognized the conquest of it’s inhabitants and thus, the Estate of Adam was transplanted and usurped illegally. The citizenry who was once so prosperous and blessed would now watch the Estate of Adam being eroded and used to fund the rise of the beast from the headquarters of the prince demon named Gog in Western and Central Europe (Ez. 38-39). This was foretold by the prophets and Messiah. However, this is not the end of this story but the onset of what will become the new beginning of all things to which this populace will find themselves central. The empire struck back but the jedi shall return – not the occult mind-melting form of Hollywood but the righteous priests of the East who will execute His counsel (Is. 41:1-2 and 9, Is. 46:11).

In the transition into the twenty-first century, this 400-year curse is coming to an end. Sheba who had been subdued will now rise up and judge her conquerors (Matt. 12:42) as well as Gog (Ez. 38:13). Joined by Tarshish (Ez. 38:13, Is. 60:9) and the Isles of the East in Ophir, united in purpose, this nation will usher in the return of the Lost Tribes of Israel it protects (Is. 60:9). They will see the restoration of the Estate of Adam seven-fold as the thief has been found (Prov. 6:31). It will again become a protected land (Rev. 12:15-16) who will first repent of it’s abandoning Yahuah and it’s role (Is. 41:3-5). This people will then restore the ways of Yahuah in His Sabbath (Is. 41:3-5) and the Cagayan Feasts (Chaggayah: חגיח: Feast of Yah) which first began in this region of Sebu. They will reinstate His law and commands (Is. 42:4, Is. 60:9) and return to a place of judging righteously in Him (Is. 41:1-2, Is. 46:11) and then, the Philippines will see the reinstatement of Adam’s priestly line of judges (Is. 42:4, Is. 41:1-2, Is. 46:11, Ez. 38:13, Matt. 12:42).

All of the inhabitants of these isles at the end of the earth shall sing a new song of worship (Is. 42:10). As a people, it will condemn this Babylonian sorcery publicly and openly with vigor (Matt. 12:42, Luke 11:30, Ez. 38:13). For this is the last stand where a standard will be raised which even the beast system can no longer penetrate (Rev. 12:15- 16). Together, with Nineveh (modern Kurdistan), these isles will rise up in judgment as the two witnesses sending prophets from among them to Jerusalem in the last days (Matt. 12:41-42, Rev. 11). The question is, will you be among them? Or will you stand in their way?

The Search for King Solomon's Treasure, pgs 347 - 348

As you can see there is much happening in this piece of end times fiction. But I only want to focus on the part about Filipinos reinstating the law and then sending prophets, or representatives of Adam's priestly line of judges, to Jerusalem to condemn the New World Order.

We will observe this pattern continuously in these scriptures. These isles in the East will judge the New World Order and the final generation not on Judgment Day but now. In order to become a judge one must have an adherence to the law or they have no measure by which to judge. Wait til you find out Yahuah will restore His law in this archipelago. 

The Search for King Solomon's Treasure, pg. 245

But first we must understand what Tim means by the Estate of Adam. Except for brief hints in his book The Search for King Solomon's Treasure Tim does not tell us anything about what this means. But he does have a video devoted to the subject. 

The Estate of Adam: Solomon's Gold 2i. 100 Clues#50.

:28 In delving into even further research we began to understand even better the purpose of all of this see this gold of Ophir along with all the other resources of this land really ancient Havilah representing Adam's Estate, his inheritance to his people. Yes, he inherited the entire earth but he lived, he inhabited the Philippines. When we hear things like the possible Marco's gold return, which we cannot verify any amounts especially, but listen to what is being said because it's very odd the gold will be for the world. Well, why? Friends this is from Adams's Estate the modern Philippines occupies his homeland and they are caretakers of this gold. 

The gist is that Adam and Eve were exiled from the Garden of Eden to the Philippines after they had sinned. According to Tim that makes the Philippines Adam's Estate and the current occupants, Filipinos, are caretakers of Adam's gold. That is pure fantasy not to be found in the Bible or in any extra-Biblical or apocryphal texts. We will come back to this in just a moment.  

Now let's take a look at Tim's claim that the Philippines will reinstate the law of God in the end times. By God's law Tim means the entire Mosaic Law but without sacrifices which is rather nonsensical because the law stands or falls as a whole. Now, we can know this is a huge lie because the Mosaic law will NEVER be restored in any land or nation. We know this because Jesus Christ has come and fulfilled all things. Paul tells us the purpose of the law was to lead us to Christ.

Galatians 3:23 But before faith came, we were kept under the law, shut up unto the faith which should afterwards be revealed.

24 Wherefore the law was our schoolmaster to bring us unto Christ, that we might be justified by faith.

25 But after that faith is come, we are no longer under a schoolmaster.

This is basic Christianity right here. The law brings us to Christ and now through faith in Him we are no longer under the law. We are brought under the law of faith and justified apart from the deeds of the law.

Romans 3:27 Where is boasting then? It is excluded. By what law? of works? Nay: but by the law of faith.

28 Therefore we conclude that a man is justified by faith without the deeds of the law.

The law of Moses is contrasted with the dispensation of Christ being called the ministration of death and condemnation.

2 Corinthinans  3:7  But if the ministration of death, written and engraven in stones, was glorious, so that the children of Israel could not stedfastly behold the face of Moses for the glory of his countenance; which glory was to be done away:

8 How shall not the ministration of the spirit be rather glorious?

9 For if the ministration of condemnation be glory, much more doth the ministration of righteousness exceed in glory.

Why would God ever want to restore the ministration of death and condemnation when Jesus has come, fulfilled all things, and given us the ministration of the Spirit? He would not and to think otherwise is not only ludicrous but is to blaspheme Jesus Christ and everything he did. 

So, the first thing the Philippines does is restore the Mosaic Law. Tim might bristle at that name because he teaches, per the Book of Jubilees, that Adam was given the same law in the Garden of Eden which Moses was given on Mt. Sinai. But the Bible expressly refutes this notion.

Galatians 3:17 And this I say, that the covenant, that was confirmed before of God in Christ, the law, which was four hundred and thirty years after, cannot disannul, that it should make the promise of none effect.

This is another reason the Book of Jubilees is not scripture. Galatians contradicts Jubilees so clearly that any sane and truthful person cannot but admit what is so plain. The law was not given to Adam but to Moses 430 years after the promise was given to Abraham. 

Now let's talk about "Adam's priestly line of judges." The verses Tim refers to are Is. 42:4, Is. 41:1-2, Is. 46:11, Ez. 38:13, Matt. 12:42. But none of those verses, each of which has been grossly wrested from its context, say anything remotely about "Adam's priestly line of judges." In fact, the Bible never speaks of such a thing. There is now only ONE priest and He is Jesus Christ who is a priest after the order of Melchizedek and not Levi. Along with this changing of the priesthood comes a changing of the law. 

Hebrews 6:20 Whither the forerunner is for us entered, even Jesus, made an high priest for ever after the order of Melchisedec.

Hebrews 7:11 If therefore perfection were by the Levitical priesthood, (for under it the people received the law,) what further need was there that another priest should rise after the order of Melchisedec, and not be called after the order of Aaron?

12 For the priesthood being changed, there is made of necessity a change also of the law.

In his book Rest: The Case for Sabbath Tim tries to get around this by stating that the Order of Melchsidec is an ancient order that mirrors the law of Moses and that this law which the Order of Melchsidec promulgated is what made Abraham righteous.

He then, continues with a section titled “The Mosaic rites” (9:1) and you well know that is the Old Testament. He calls it the “first covenant” yet he parallels the new covenant as Messiah is our High Priest now replacing the Levite order with the ancient order (not a new one) of Melchizedek to which Abraham tithed. That was not just a foreshadowing of his tithe to Jesus(Yahusha), it is a testament that Abraham had a Law to follow which is how he was judged righteous and that was under the Order of Melchizedek to which we have returned as it is not new.

The covenant is new indeed but the Law is not. It never has been. Otherwise, there would be no measure in Abraham’s day to determine his righteousness with right or Law. It is that ancient Priestly Order of Melchizedek to which we have returned in this new covenant. This largely mirrors the Law of Moses as well as that applicable from the days of Adam, Enoch and Noah and you will find this in the words of our Messiah over and over again. 

Rest: The Case for Sabbath, pg. 18

This is another area where Tim goes wrong. Abraham was never declared righteous because he kept the law but because he believed the word of God!

Genesis 15:16 And he believed in the LORD; and he counted it to him for righteousness.

Paul uses this very scripture in Romans 4 to argue that keeping the law does not make us righteous. 

Romans 4:1 What shall we say then that Abraham our father, as pertaining to the flesh, hath found?

2 For if Abraham were justified by works, he hath whereofto glory; but not before God.

3 For what saith the scripture? Abraham believed God, andit was counted unto him for righteousness.

4 Now to him that worketh is the reward not reckoned ofgrace, but of debt.

5 But to him that worketh not, but believeth on him that justifieth the ungodly, his faith is counted for righteousness.

Further undoing this fiction of "Adam's priestly line of judges" is the fact that Jesus Christ is the second Adam who came to undo what the first Adam did.

Romans 5:14 Nevertheless death reigned from Adam to Moses, even over them that had not sinned after the similitude of Adam's transgression, who is the figure of him that was to come.

1 Corinthians 15:22 For as in Adam all die, even so in Christ shall all be made alive.

1 Corinthians 15:45 And so it is written, The first man Adam was made a living soul; the last Adam was made a quickening spirit.

There simply is no "reinstatement of Adam's priestly line of judges." What need would there be for that? Christ has come and he has taken the place of the old Adam. In the old Adam we all die but in Christ we are made alive. Why go back to the old Adam? This is another denial of the Gospel of Jesus Christ. The world does indeed stand condemned not by the Mosaic law but by the Holy Spirit. 

John 16:7 Nevertheless I tell you the truth; It is expedient for you that I go away: for if I go not away, the Comforter will not come unto you; but if I depart, I will send him unto you

8 And when he is come, he will reprove the world of sin, and of righteousness, and of judgment:

9 Of sin, because they believe not on me;

10 Of righteousness, because I go to my Father, and ye see me no more;

11 Of judgment, because the prince of this world is judged.

The world stands condemned even now at this very moment as it rejects Jesus Christ. 

So, there you have it. Tim's prophecy of the Philippines amounts to this: In the end times Filipinos will reestablish the ministry of condemnation and death rejecting the ministry of the spirt and the gospel of Jesus Christ. What kind of prophecy is that? The Testimony Of Jesus is the Spirit of Prophecy and there is nothing about Jesus in this alleged prophecy of restoring the law. 

This is the Christ rejecting, blasphemous, end time scenario Tim envisions for the Philippines. I hope you can see how wrong it is on every level. The Mosaic law will not be restored anywhere by anyone at any time because Jesus Christ has come. The law leads us to Christ who has fulfilled all things. Our salvation comes not from keeping the feasts or the sabbath or any part of the law but only from faith in Christ. We are made righteous in Him apart from the deeds of the law. This idea that the Mosaic Law will be reestablished in the Philippines in the end times is another lie from Timothy Jay Schwab of The God Culture.