It is just because they are anti-Duterte.
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| The six Conressmen who filed a petition to the Supreme Court, asking the higher court to nullify the decree of Martial Law in the whole of Mindanao as signed by President Duterte (photo credit to rappler.com) |
The six opposition lawmakers that urged the Supreme Court
(SC) to nullify President Rodrigo Duterte’s Proclamation 216 (Martial Law in
Mindanao)only did so not because of some plausible reasons or because its
against the Constitutuion-its just that they are “anti-Duterte”. This was the
statement of Senate Majority Leader Vicente “Tito” Sotto early this week.
The six opposition lawmakers are as follows:
Representatives Rep. Edcel Lagman;
Tomasito Villarin;
Gary Alejano;
Emmanuel Billones;
Teddy Brawner Baguilat, Jr.;
Raul Daza; and
Edgar Erice.
Their petition they claim that:
“The alleged facts contained in Proclamation No. 216 and the
President’s Report justifying the imposition of martial law and the suspension
of the privilege of the writ of habeas corpus turned out to be mostly
inaccurate, simulated, false and/or hyperbolic and the list of terrorist acts
or incidence of violence are either distant or have been earlier solved with
the apprehension and prosecution of the suspected culprits,”
Senator Sotto when asked to comment on the petition, said
the congressmen were “wrong”
“Well, obviously they are wrong. Even
other Asian countries admit there are Daesh operatives in the Philippines.
Anti-Duterte lang sila, it’s as simple as that,”.
Another Senator-Francis “Chiz” Escudero said that the situation
in Marawi City proves the need for the declaration of Martial Law.
“That’s their right and prerogative but it seems quite obvious,
based on media reports alone, that there is an ongoing rebellion in Marawi,”
Escudero said.
Senator Sonny Angara when asked if the declaration of the
President of Marial Law in Marawi City is justified said in the affirmative.
“Talagang masama yung lagay, masama yung sitwasyon at
kumbaga, rebellion siya sa ilalim ng Saligang Batas. Yun ang pananaw namin,” he
told reporters
Supreme Court’s wisdom needed
Some senators welcome Supreme Court’s deliberation re
martial law but only if to discuss the issue and for the enrichment of current
jurisprudence.
“it is best that jurisprudence take its course if only to
serve as guide for future emergency proclamations.”- said Senator Panfilo
Lacson.
Senator JV Ejercito, was confident that the Supreme Court
will uphold the lawful declaration of martial law by President Duterte.
“it is best that jurisprudence take its course if only to
serve as guide for future emergency proclamations.”
“While anyone has the right to question the factual bases of
the proclamation of martial law, as per our Constitution, I urge our citizens
to rally behind the commander-in-chief and the brave men and women of our armed
forces,” Sen. JV added.
Sotto, Escudero, Angara, Lacson, and Ejercito were all
authors of Senate Resolution 388 stating that “there is no compelling reason to
revoke” the martial law declaration.
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