The High Court, in an en banc session in Baguio, also declared as unconstitutional Proclamation 572 issued by former president Rodrigo Duterte that revoked the amnesty given to Trillanes over his involvement in unsuccessful attempts to overthrow the administration of then-president Gloria Macapagal-ArroyoThe Court, speaking through Associate Justice Maria Filomena Singh, ruled that a president cannot revoke a grant of amnesty without concurrence from Congress.
The Court ruled that the revocation of Trillanes' amnesty long after it became final and without prior notice violated his constitutional right to due process.Proclamation 572, in seeking the revival of the criminal cases against Trillanes after they had been dismissed with finality, violated his constitutional rights against ex post facto laws and double jeopardy.Finally, the Court found that there was convincing evidence that Trillanes did file his amnesty application.
Source: Law Daily Report (lawdailyreport.net)
We have summarized this news so that you can read it quickly. If you are interested in the news, you can read the full text here. Read more:
Philippines Latest News, Philippines Headlines
Similar News:You can also read news stories similar to this one that we have collected from other news sources.
Supreme Court upholds validity of Trillanes’ amnesty, rebuking Duterte orderThe Supreme Court rules that then-president Rodrigo Duterte's move to nullify then-senator Trillanes' amnesty is unconstitutional
Source: rapplerdotcom - 🏆 4. / 86 Read more »
Philippines, Japan sign ¥150-B third tranche loan for Metro Manila subwayThe governments of the Philippines and Japan on Tuesday signed the loan agreement for the third tranche of official development assistance (ODA) financing the country's first underground railway system, the Metro Manila Subway project.
Source: gmanews - 🏆 11. / 68 Read more »
Roque: Xi, Duterte agreed to keep West Philippines Sea status quoThe Philippines under former president Rodrigo Duterte had a “gentleman’s agreement” with China to keep the status quo in the West Philippine Sea, a former Cabinet official said yesterday, as fresh tensions surround the WPS due to recent incursions by Beijing that targeted a Filipino resupply mission and a research team.
Source: PhilstarNews - 🏆 1. / 94 Read more »
Ban on e-trikes, e-bikes to start April 15MANILA, Philippines: The Metropolitan Manila Development Authority (MMDA) said that e-bikes, e-trikes, and tricycles will be banned on national roads in Metro Manila starting April 15.
Source: TheManilaTimes - 🏆 2. / 92 Read more »
Fire hits Philippine General Hospital(UPDATE) MANILA, Philippines: Fire broke out at the Philippine General Hospital (PGH) in Manila, on Wednesday afternoon, according to the Manila Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Office (MDRRMO).
Source: TheManilaTimes - 🏆 2. / 92 Read more »
Palawan Rep. Salvame diesMANILA, Philippines: Palawan 1st District Rep. Edgardo Salvame has died.
Source: TheManilaTimes - 🏆 2. / 92 Read more »