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Duterte To Lift Mindanao Martial Law On July 3, Will Declare Martial Law In Visayas And Mindanao On July 4

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IMG_8011DAVAO CITY, Philippines (The Adobo Chronicles, Davao Bureau) – The Philippines’ Supreme Court will vote on July 4 on the petitions challenging the factual basis of President Duterte’s  Martial Law Declaration for Mindanao.

But sources close to Duterte tell The Adobo Chronicles that the President has decided to lift the Mindanao Martial Law on July 3, practically preempting the high court’s expected ruling and rendering its decision moot and academic.

However, the same sources say that Duterte is planning to declare a new Martial Law in the Visayas and Mindanao on July 4.  It will be in effect for 60 days.

The new declaration will have no effect on the current petitions filed before the Supreme Court. Rather, it will reset the entire constitutional process which includes Duterte reporting to Congress within 48 hours after the new declaration and Congress deciding to vote for or against it.

Petitioners opposed to the new declaration will have to file a new complaint before the Supreme Court and the high tribunal will have 30 days from the date of the filing of the petition to issue its ruling.

This is Democracy at work.

Any complaints? Complain to the drafters and voters of the 1987 Philippine Constitution.

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Divorce Rates Up In U.S., Thanks To Supreme Court Decision

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IMG_2457.JPGWASHINGTON, D.C. (The Adobo Chronicles, Washington Bureau) – Divorce rates in the United States almost tripled in just the last 24 hours, thanks to a decision by the Supreme Court to allow parts of Donald Trump’s Muslim travel ban to go into effect.

The ruling by the Supremes all but upholds the administration’s temporary ban on issuing travel visas to citizens from several Muslim countries.

The court’s opinion explained the kinds of relationships people from the six countries must demonstrate to obtain a US visa.

“For individuals, a close familial relationship is required,” the court said. For people who want to come to the United States to work or study, “the relationship must be formal, documented and formed in the ordinary course, not for the purpose of evading” the travel ban.

Apparently, many Americans who are opposed to the Muslim travel ban are resorting to divorcing their spouses in the hope that they can marry citizens from the banned countries.  This would satisfy the court’s condition of “close familial relationship.”

Let’s give it to these Americans.  They can’t be outsmarted. Not by Trump. Not even by the U.S. Supreme Court!

 

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New House Bill To Penalize Elected Officials Who Are Out Of Tune With The Filipino People

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IMG_2456MANILA, Philippines (The Adobo Chronicles, Manila Bureau) – The House of Representatives has approved on third and final reading a measure updating the rules on the correct rendition of the Philippines’ national anthem.

House Bill No. 5224 seeks to impose stiff penalties of P50,000 to P100,000 on “any person who, or entity which violates any provision” of the proposed law.

Under the proposed measure, singing along when the anthem is played at public gatherings “shall be mandatory and must be done with fervor.” It must also  be sung properly,  in accordance with the musical arrangement and composition of Julian Felipe: in 2/4 beat when played, and within the range of 100 to 120 metronome, in 4/4 beat when sang.

There is no truth to the rumor that those who sing the anthem “out of tune” will also be penalized.

However, a separate House Bill, No. 666, penalizes any elected official “who is out of tune with the Filipino people.”

Many will recall that in a recent BBC interview with Antonio Trillanes, host Stephen  Sacukur asked the senator if he was out of tune with the Filipino people.

Violation of House Bill No. 666 carries a penalty of permanent disbarment from running for public office and banishment to Scarborough Shoal in the South China Sea.

So, you can be out of tune with the national anthem but not the Filipino people.