Category Archives for Proclamation 1959

Santiago hits, Locsin defends martial law

by Carmela Fonbuena, abs-cbnNEWS.com/Newsbreak Biazon slams Devanadera for poor defense An apparent debate between Senator Miriam Defensor Santiago and Makati City Rep. Teodoro Locsin on martial law in Maguindanao stood out in the second day of Congress’ joint session. Santiago … Continue reading →

11. December 2009 by Ellen
Categories: Maguindanao massacre, Proclamation 1959 | Tags: , | 88 comments

Congress holds joint session on 1959

by VERA Files Congress convened Wednesday its historic joint session to discuss the declaration of martial law in Maguindanao following the Nov. 23 massacre that left 57 people dead, including 30 journalists, in the country’s worst election-related violence. Legislators grilled … Continue reading →

10. December 2009 by Ellen
Categories: Maguindanao massacre, Proclamation 1959 | Tags: , | 68 comments