... of the writ of habeas corpus or place the Philippines or any part thereof under martial law, x x x” WHEREAS, R.A. ... the Republic of the Philippines, by virtue of the powers vested in me by the Constitution and by law, do hereby proclaim, as follows: SECTION 1. There is hereby declared a state of martial law in the province of Maguindanao, except for the identified areas of the Moro Islamic ...

... . It had raised doubts and suspicions from the anti-administration people. For me, it is just proper that martial law be decalred in this area in order for the place to be put in order. ... reasons. I understnsd that the anti-administration will always clamor in the media against their opposition for the martial law but for what? For political mileage and for free publicity. Election is coming near. ...

... President Gloria Macapagal Arroyo issued PD1959, declaring martial law on the province of Maguindanao.  The said decree cited the ... of Cebu Julitio B. Cortes mentioned how the declaration of martial law would strike fear into the hearts of the citizens.  ... the Executive Departments constitutional task of reporting after the declaration of Martial law.  Abagan ang susunod na kabanata ...

... , the Arroyo Administration has collected enough courage to declare Martial Law. The sad thing is, they only limit it to Maguindanao. It ... and her government declared it all over the country. Our government needs to be tough and Martial Law is one way to discipline our people. The powers of Martial Law are enough to curtail the government dissidents such as the NPA, MILF, MNLF, JI and Abu Sayyaf. It ...

It’s Day 3 of the proclamation of martial law in Maguindanao (except in the MILF-controlled areas) and today civil rights advocates ... . More sinisterly it could be that Proclamation 1959 will be the prelude to a widening of the martial law edict. President Arroyo has submitted a ... two buried arms stockpiles in Shariff Aguak. “This martial law declaration could now muddle the bigger cases of ...

Philippines Imposes Martial Law In Massacre ProvinceNew York TimesBy REUTERS GENERAL SANTOS, Philippines (Reuters) - The ... chief in the southern Philippine province of Maguindanao took over as local governor after ...Philippine President Declares Martial LawWall Street JournalMartial law in Philippine province after massacreBBC NewsMilitary announces control over Philippine province after 9 Vote(s ...

The congressman of Maguindanao"s first district asked the Supreme Court on Monday to declare as unconstitutional the imposition of martial law in his province. Buy me a Beer[Click Here] if enjoy reading Maguindanao lawmaker asks SC to declare martial law unconstitutional.

Ang petiburges ay naniniwalang kailanman ay walang katinuan ang gubyernong nakaluklok sa kasalukuyan. Kriminal ang kaso ng mga Ampatuans at hindi rebelyon. Pinatay ang 57 mga mamamahayag at sibilyan. Hindi kailangan ng Martial Law. Ang kailangan ay full enforcement of the law. Disoras ng gabi nung Biyernes...  Source:  PetiBurges*

... Brawner, declared no more than four days ago that there is no need for the declaration of martial law in Maguindanao or elsewhere in the country because the AFP and PNP ... sufficient substantial advantage to justify the imposing of martial law?      ... intends to use its vast powers, and for how long. The rule of law must prevail; constitutional processes must prevail. The courts ...

Finally, last weekend, Martial Law was declared in Maguindanao to prevent supporters of the Maguindanao Massacre suspects, the Ampatuans, who are massing up. Hopefully, this will go on until the tension in Maguindanao subsides and the case is put to a clearer view for all to see transparency. I’m not sure if this is a good

... warrants. Philippine officials have put a southern province under martial law and have arrested the patriarch of a powerful clan following last ... arrests without warrants. Read more …. More News On The Philippines Martial law in Philippines province after massacre — BBC ... on the Maguindanao Massacre — Global Voices Martial Law Declared in Philippine Province is a post from: ...

... be helped but be questioned. As provided for in the Constitution, the president may declaration of martial law only in the case of invasion or rebellion. Under the said provision, where does the Maguindanao ... I would like to support government initiatives which will ensure the maintenance of law and order in Maguindano following the Ampatuan Massacre, I do not see the reasons that would justify a ...

... Gloria Macapagal-Arroyo has placed the entire Maguindanao province under martial rule. This is the first time that Arroyo exercised her full police ... , acting as the Commander-in-Chief, has the power to declare martial rule. Mrs. Arroyo signed last night ... DND from possible complicity in arming a warlord such as the Ampatuans? Was Martial law the possible tactic employed to keep the Ampatuan’s ...

... system, we could end up living under de facto martial law. The Constitution recognizes only two types of trials, ... life, liberty, or property, without due process of law; nor shall private property be taken for public use, without just compensation. Until the Obama ... war and in places like the open sea in which no nation’s law governed. For over two hundred years, those captured by the military ...

... the image to enlarge): Atty. Marvic Leonen, Dean of UP Law, has published his statement already, see it here. Senator Francis Pangilinan has also ... famous! World renowned! Everybody, EVERYBODY is now talking about you in twitter! Nie, should be name our child, when he/she comes, Martial Law?!  {Or maybe not, the child might think of cursing me for the rest of his/her ...