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The SC will have to rule on legality of Maguindanao martial law declaration
22 hours ago ago from Frankahan
As the last bastion of our democracy, the Supreme Court will have to promptly decide on the unconstitutionality of the martial law declaration in Maguindanao. We do not expect Congress, with the House of Representatives dominated by the President's allies, to muster enough political will and exercise its power to question and revoke the President's order. Under the Constitution the Supreme Court has the power to review the sufficiency ...
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6 hours ago ago from Dare to Speak Out
Dec 9 Photo credits here. I have been watching the news lately and yes, I scratched my head more often because of the proclamation of martial law in Maguindanao as well as the reasons stated for such action. I dont know which part of equation the government wanted to restore the order in Maguindanao but I bet they are just trying to fit a circle in a square peg. I bet that the government wanted us to learn this equation: ...
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15 hours ago ago from Tony Abaya\'s Column : On The Other Hand
By Antonio C. Abaya Written on Dec. 07, 2009 For the Standard Today, December 08 issue Malacanang’s reaction to the Nov. 23 massacre in Maguindanao was at first slow and non-confrontational towards members of the Ampatuan political dynasty, who seem to have been the principal suspects for the grisly crime. Presidential spokeswoman Lorelei Fajardo’s statement that “I don’t think the President’s friendship with the Ampatuans will be ...
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President Evo Morales seems set to push ahead with the implementation of a new constitution to place indigenous peoples at the heart of Bolivia's government and society after his victory in Sunday's presidential election. A poor result for the opposition suggests an easier passage for social reforms and a lessening of demands for secession by departments traditionally opposed to Mr Morales, according to analysts. Preliminary results ...
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6 hours ago ago from FanHouse
The nation’s premier taxpayer watchdog group, Citizens Against Government Waste (CAGW) today responded with dismay at President Obama’s speech at the Brookings Institution regarding next steps in addressing the stagnating economy and the 10 percent unemployment levels announced last Friday. On a positive note, the President promoted new tax breaks for small businesses, such as the complete elimination of capital gains taxes on small business ...
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WASHINGTON The federal government announced on Tuesday that it intends to pay $3.4 billion to settle claims that it has mismanaged the revenue in American Indian trust funds, potentially ending one of the longest and most complicated class-action lawsuits ever brought against the government. Manuel Balce Ceneta/Associated Press Interior Secretary Ken Salazar and Attorney General Eric Holder announced Tuesday the settlement of ...
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