The independent minority bloc in the House of Representatives went to the Supreme Court to challenge the constitutionality of President Rodrigo Duterte’s declaration of martial law in Mindanao. 216 that imposed martial law and suspended the privilege of the writ of habeas corpus was bereft of sufficient factual basis and thus should be nullified. ADVERTISEMENTREAD: House committee holds executive session for martial law reportThe Supreme Court must promulgate its decision within thirty days from filing, the Constitution states. Both the lower House and the Senate passed resolutions supporting the declaration of martial law in Mindanao and finding no reason to revoke it. JE/rgaRELATED STORIESHouse passes resolution backing martial law in Mindanao15 senators: ‘No compelling reason’ to revoke martial law declaration in MindanaoLorenzana confirms saying no need for martial law to contain Maute, but…

Source: Philippine Daily Inquirer June 05, 2017 03:39 UTC