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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) |
Congress recognized Pledge of Allegiance
On December 28, 1945, Congress officially recognized the Pledge of Allegiance and encouraged its recitation in schools.
The Pledge was supposedly written in 1892 by Francis Bellamy, a Baptist minister, to celebrate the 400th anniversary of Columbus Day. The words “under God” were added by Congress in 1954. The revised version of the Pledge was more recently the subject of litigation before the United States Supreme Court originally brought by Michael Newdow, a parent who unsuccessfully objected to his daughter's school district policy requiring daily recitation of the Pledge. The court ruled that Newdow had no standing. The Pew Forum on Religion and Public Life offers more Pledge of Allegiance resources.
