MANILA, Philippines — The Nacionalista Party (NP) was the only political group that welcomed the leftist Bayan Muna and its “Makabayan (Nationalist)” platform, according to Bayan Muna party-list Rep. Satur Ocampo, adding this was the main reason why he and Rep. Liza Maza joined the party. read more »
The southern province of Maguindanao may remain under martial law for at least four more days as Congress is unlikely to put the matter to a vote when it resumes its joint session on Thursday afternoon, House Speaker Prospero Nograles said. read more »
In commemoration of the December 10 International Human Rights Day, Rep. Liza Maza of Gabriela and Makabayan Senatorial candidate today expressed support to the nationwide protest against Arroyo’s dubious declaration of Martial law in Maguindanao through Proclamation No. 1959 and the resounding call for justice for all victims of unbridled cases of human rights violations. read more »
THE DECLARATION of a state of martial law in most of Maguindanao province has steered clear of a stay order sought from the Supreme Court (SC). read more »
MANILA, Philippines—Lawyers led by former Senate President Jovito Salonga Monday filed five separate petitions asking the Supreme Court to nullify President Gloria Macapagal-Arroyo’s declaration of martial law in Maguindanao province. read more »
Heeding the call of a majority of congressmen, the leadership of the House of Representatives abandoned last night its bid to prevent the holding of joint session of Congress, agreeing to hold it today, at the latest. read more »
The two chambers of Congress will debate the legality of the imposition of martial law in Maguindanao in a joint session on Tuesday afternoon at the earliest. read more »
SEVERAL petitions seeking to declare unconstitutional President Arroyo’s declaration of martial law in Maguindanao were filed before the Supreme Court (SC) on Monday. read more »
