This paper is an initial study of the writ of amparo, which has yet to become effective. Considering that the Supreme Court has not yet decided on any case involving the writ, it is unclear how certain provisions will be interpreted by the Court. BY NERI JAVIER COLMENARES Spokesperson, Counsels for the Defense of Liberties…
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‘Philippines among Most Dangerous for Lawyers’
Seven lawyers slain in RP this year The Philippines has the notorious distinction of being the second most dangerous country for journalists topped only by Iraq. It is also one of the most dangerous places for workers and political activists. Now it has been adjudged as the most dangerous place for lawyers, said the Counsels…
Anti-Terror Bill May Improperly Extradite Joma Sison, Others
BY DABET CASTAÑEDA Bulatlat.com The Anti-Terrorism Bill, as passed by the House of Representatives on third reading, may be “used politically to erroneously charge with terrorism and improperly extradite” the known leaders of the National Democratic Front of the Philippines (NDFP) based in The Netherlands. The bill also demonizes national liberation movements which, a human…
People’s Initiative Is Palace Initiative – Ex-Comelec Exec
BY ALEXANDER MARTIN REMOLLINO Bulatlat.com “People’s initiative is an idea that comes from the people, it is not an idea imposed on (them),” lawyer Mejol Sadain, who retired from the Commission on Elections (Comelec) last February, said in an interview with Bulatlat. “This thing they now call people’s initiative is actually a Palace initiative.” A…
Exclusive Witness to Subic Rape Case Breaks Silence
A new witness to the alleged rape by six U.S. marines of a 22-year old Filipina has emerged. In an exclusive interview with Bulatlat, the witness narrated how an “almost naked woman” from a Starex van was dumped almost in front of her on that fateful night of November 1. She also said an orange…