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Philippines Congress votes to end capital punishment
Both the Philippines Senate and House of Representatives on Tuesday passed bills repealing the country's 12-year old death penalty law in a move that brings the country one step closer to abolishing the death penalty. The bill will replace a (More) |
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Philippines court dismisses coup conspiracy charges against lawmakers
A court in the Philippines has dismissed charges against five lawmakers who were accused of taking part in a coup conspiracy to overthrow the government of President Gloria Macapagal-Arroyo [official website; JURIST news archive]. The five members (More) |
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Philippines emergency decree rulinng [Philippines SC]
David et al. v. Arroyo, Supreme Court of the Philippines, May 3, 2006 . Read the full text of the decision. Reported in JURIST's Paper Chase here. (More) |
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Philippines high court upholds state of emergency proclamation
The Supreme Court of the Philippines on Wednesday ruled that the state of emergency decree issued by Philippines President Gloria Macapagal-Arroyo in February was constitutional, but struck down portions of the proclamation and its implementing o (More) |
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Supporters of ex-Philippines leader rally after high court voids protests policy
Supporters of ousted Philippines president Joseph Estrada protested Wednesday outside the Manila courthouse where he is being tried for corruption, a day after the country's Supreme Court ruled 13-0 that current President Gloria Macapagal Arro (More) |
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Philippines lawmakers charged with conspiracy to kill president
Forty-nine leftist Philippines politicians, including six current lawmakers and former Senator Gregorio Honasan , face charges of rebellion for allegedly conspiring with the Communist Party of the Philippines to kill and replace President Gloria Ma (More) |
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Philippines high court strikes down Arroyo government gag order
The Supreme Court of the Philippines Thursday ruled unconstitutional a 2005 executive order from President Gloria Macapagal-Arroyo [official website; JURIST news archive] which prevented government officials from being questioned in investigation (More) |
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Philippines president commutes all death sentences to life imprisonment
Philippines President Gloria Macapagal-Arroyo [official website; JURIST news archive] announced Sunday that she would commute all death sentences to life imprisonment. With the decision affecting 1,200 convicts currently on death row, Arroyo said, & (More) |
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20 soldiers face court-martial for role in failed Philippines plot
The Philippines Army said Thursday that it would recommend court-martial for 20 soldiers in connection with last month's failed coup attempt against Philippines President Gloria Macapagal-Arroyo [official website; JURIST news archive], includin (More) |
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Philippines will not conduct 'witch hunt' for coup plotters, defense secretary says
Philippine Defense Secretary Avelino Cruz said Monday that the country's military would not go on a "witch hunt" as it investigates the involvement of army soldiers in last month's failed coup attempt against Philippine President (More) |
France resumes nuclear testing in Polynesia
On June 13, 1995, France announced that it would resume nuclear testing in French Polynesia. France signed in 1996 signed the Comprehensive Nuclear Test-Ban Treaty, after widespread protests ensued following the resumed tests.
