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SC to release decision on martial law issue tomorrow; Insiders say Duterte to be cleared of abuse of authority

MANILA, Philippines (Eagle News) – The Supreme Court is expected to release its decision on  the petition questioning the legality of President Rodrigo Duterte’s declaration of martial law in Mindanao tomorrow. But according to sources, Associate Justice Mariano del Castillo had made an 83-page draft decision clearing Duterte from charges that he abused his authority when he made the declaration on May 23. They said the High Court had found “sufficient factual basis” for the […]

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15 senators: Proclamation of martial law in Mindanao “satisfactory, constitutional, in accordance with the law”

              By Meanne Corvera Eagle News Service Fifteen senators of 23 have signed a resolution showing their support for President Rodrigo Duterte’s declaration of martial law in Mindanao. Senate President Aquilino Pimentel, Senate President Pro Tempore Ralph Recto and Majority Floor Leader Tito Sotto signed Resolution 388, which finds “satisfactory, constitutional and in accordance with the law” Proclamation 216 that lays down the “factual and legal basis” for the declaration. President Duterte placed […]

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