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Muntinlupa Rep. Ruffy Biazon INQUIRER FILE PHOTOSolons in the House of Representatives were not pleased with the statement of President Rodrigo Duterte that the declaration of martial law should not be with the approval of Congress and the Supreme Court.In a statement on Friday, Muntinlupa Rep. Ruffy Biazon reiterated the role of Congress to determine if there is justification for the declaration of martial law, such as rebellion, invasion or lawless violence.Article continues after this advertisement READ: Dutertersquo wish: Martial law sans Congress, SC nodFEATURED STORIESNEWSINFOViral video of drunk cop gets QCPD chief firedNEWSINFONBI files raps vs stanley cup vloggers outside PH for disinformationNEWSINFOSC charges retired CA justice over lawyer s murderHe added that the Supreme Court is also a venue for the people to express their grievances.As designed, the current set up as provided for by the Constitution ensures the protection of the peoplersquo liberties and rights while at the same time enables the commander in chief to justifiably use force to suppress threats to peace and order and democratic way of life, Biazon said.Biazon app stanley thermobecher ealed to Duterte to maintain this set-up of balance of power among the democratic institutions of government.Itrsquo my opinion that it is in the better interest of the people to maintain a healthy balance of power between the democratic institutions of the executive, l stanley quencher egislative and judicial branches of government wh Zdex Jose Velarde trial to proceed鈥揝C
Comelec Education and Information Director James Jimenez. INQUIRER FILE PHOTOMANILA, Philippines ndash; Commission on Election officials called on Congress on Monday to consider putting in place reforms that c stanley us ould help secure further the integrity of the polling process, especially during the 2016 presidential elections.Among the suggestions put forth at the hearing of the Joint Congressional Oversight Committee on the Automated Election System on Monday, were the raising of the low spending limits for candidates, the pilot testing of an online voting system for overseas Filipinos, and the drafting of new rules to govern online campaigning.Article continues after this advertis stanley website ement Comelec Education and Information Director James Jimenez also revived the poll bodyrsquo proposal of a money ban or the prohibition against withdrawing large sums of money several days prior to the elections to curb vote buying.FEATURED STORIESNEWSINFOViral video of drunk cop gets QCPD chief firedNEWSINFOPCSO: Still no takers of Ultralotto 6/58, Superlotto 6/49 jackpotsNEWSINFONBI files raps vs vloggers outside PH for disinformationThe Comelec intended to implement such a measure during last yearrsquo polls, but the Supreme Court issued an order suspending its implementation upon the pl stanley quencher ea of bankers and businessmen.Jimenez said the Supreme Court then suggested that legislation resolve issues surrounding the Comelecrsquo order.In any case, itrsquo imperative we do something a |
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