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Movements
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Dec 09
Full Text: Supreme Court decision extending voter registration until 9 January 2010
In a decision promulgated and announced today, the Supreme Court granted the petition of Kabataan Partylist Rep. Raymond Palatino and several new voters and national youth organizations to compel the Commission on Elections to extend the voter registration until January 9, 2010 as provided for by law.
The court decision is “immediately executory”.
This is clearly a victory for new voters and Kabataan Partylist, and a slap on the face of the Comelec which has refused to abide by the law and illegally shortened the period of registration by 70 days.
Below is the full text of the Supreme Court decision: Continue reading →
7
Dec 09
Supreme Court petition against Proclamation 1959
Any citizen may question the imposition of martial law before the Supreme Court. (Photo grabbed from WikiPilipinas.)
The National Union of People’s Lawyers, Bayan Muna Rep. Satur Ocampo, Gabriela Rep. Liza Maza, Bayan Secretary-General Renato Reyes Jr. and this blogger today went to the Supreme Court to file “A Very Urgent Petition for Certiorari and Prohibition with Very Urgent Application for a Temporary Restraining Order and/or Preliminary Injunction” at the Supreme Court.
Docketed as G.R. 190301, the petition asks the Court to nullify Proclamation 1959 on two grounds:
- It is unconstitutional; and
- It adversely affects and jeopardizes the people’s demand for justice forthe victims of the Maguindanao massacre.
Here is the full text of the petition: Continue reading →
1
Dec 09
Rock the Riles 2009: Jam for justice!
On Dec. 6, 2009, from 2:00 pm onwards at several MRT stations, let’s express our collective indignation over the terrible Maguindanao massacre and other senseless political killings since 2001 through music and art.
Take part in Rock the Riles 2009, Continue reading →
2
Mar 10
Nationwide protests to demand freedom for Morong 43
On March 5, various organizations are marching to historic Mendiola Bridge near Malacanang Palace to demand the immediate release of the 43 health workers illegally detained by the Arroyo administration.
The march marks the first month since the illegal arrest of the health workers now known as the Morong 43. Continue reading →