Rappler's latest stories on habeas corpus
No, DILG Usec, privilege of writ of habeas corpus not suspended
Suspending the privilege of the writ of habeas corpus empowers authorities to arrest and detain anyone without a court order. But we are not under martial law.
Habeas corpus filed at SC for release of youth activist held by army
The military wants Alexandrea Pacalda to register herself as a communist rebel returnee
BuCor officials detained for contempt sue Senate at Court of Appeals
The officials want Senators Gordon and Sotto to face the Court of Appeals and answer for their detention
Duterte threatens to suspend writ of habeas corpus, declare 'revolutionary war'
President Rodrigo Duterte, outraged at criticisms of his order to review all government contracts, slams Senator Franklin Drilon and threatens to arrest 'all' his critics
Sereno: Special committee evaluating rules to address extrajudicial killings
The reforms are stirred by empathy for marginalized Filipinos who feel the justice system is rigged against them says Chief Justice Maria Lourdes Sereno
Slippery slope of martial law
We come to the core of the Lagman vs Medialdea martial law decision – how the Court applies the sufficiency of the factual basis test
Martial law extension and the Supreme Court
We analyze the recent Supreme Court decision which upheld President Duterte’s Proclamation No 216 to discern how the Court might answer anticipated petitions in the event of an extension of martial law in Mindanao
'Emotional' Speaker Alvarez 'must know the limits of his power' – CA justice
The Speaker threatens to have CA justices disbarred over the case of detained Ilocos Norte officials Justice Stephen Cruz says Let justice be done though the heavens fall
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Duterte may suspend writ of habeas corpus in Visayas
President Rodrigo Duterte says this plan is just a precautionary measure in case terrorists transfer venue to the Visayas
No joint session on martial law is a cover-up, say opposition lawmakers
Albay 1st District Representative Edcel Lagman says the majority want to hide the discussion from the public because the martial law declaration has no basis
Why Mindanao lawyers have qualms about martial law
A Maranao lawyer suggests the deployment of women soldiers or Muslim women soldiers to checkpoints and the inclusion of sensitivity to culture and religion in the implementing guidelines
Ano-ano ang dapat mong malaman tungkol sa martial law?
Ayon sa 1987 Konstitusyon maaaring pigilan o palawigin ng Kongreso ang pagdeklara ng martial law Maaari ring pag aralan o pigilan ng Korte Suprema ito
Questions you need to ask about martial law in Mindanao
Martial law is meant to give the military control over its coverage area when the civilian government could no longer function
De Lima to int'l community: Duterte is a 'self-confessed serial killer'
In May of this year 16 million Filipinos elected a self confessed serial killer as President says Senator Leila de Lima in Berlin Germany
Why PNP's Dela Rosa is against martial law
PNP chief Ronald dela Rosa says he was witness to the abuses of the Philippine Constabulary during martial law
Maute attacks: Lorenzana says no reason to suspend habeas corpus
Defense Secretary Delfin Lorenzana says he will advise against any move to suspend the writ of habeas corpus as the situation in the country is still under control
Martial law a 'back-up plan' but 'far from reality'
It s far from reality and it s never crossed the mind of the President says Palace Communications Secretary Martin Andanar
Lawmakers hit Duterte's 'twisted, Marcosian' logic
Congressmen from the independent minority bloc of the House cite the dangers of President Rodrigo Duterte s unclear thought process
Duterte to Congress: Suspending habeas corpus a 'passing thought'
He was only thinking out loud na ano ba yung mga weapons ammunition methods available to him Senate President Aquilino Pimentel III recalls the President telling lawmakers while discussing his war on drugs at a Palace meeting
Duterte: Leaders need to do 'wrong' to protect people
President Duterte after his warning to suspend the writ of habeas corpus says Either we do something to protect society or do something sometimes wrong to protect society
Alvarez: Congress will suspend habeas corpus only if Duterte justifies it
Kung talaga namang kinakailangan bakit hindi ilulusot? At kung hindi naman kailangan talagang hindi lulusot iyan As I’ve said before hindi naman tayo rubber stamp ng Malacañang says House Speaker Pantaleon Alvarez
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Dela Rosa: Suspending habeas corpus makes job 'easier'
The PNP chief assures the public that even if the writ of habeas corpus is suspended they will remain here to serve and protect
LP senators: 'No basis' to suspend writ of habeas corpus
The drug menace is not a ground to suspend the privilege of the writ say the 4 Liberal Party senators in a joint statement
Suspending habeas corpus to harm PNP, drug war - Lacson
Malacañang meanwhile says the suspension of the writ is just an idea so far
Duterte to suspend writ of habeas corpus if 'forced'
President Rodrigo Duterte says the law allows him to do this to protect the Republic of the Philippines
Gordon wants emergency powers for Duterte, suspension of habeas corpus
UPDATED The idea does not sit well with senators Franklin Drilon and Leila De Lima with De Lima saying it would be similar to creeping martial law authoritarianism
Iglesia to Menorca: Prove actual threat to your life
As the ex minister takes the witness stand at the Court of Appeals for the first time INC lawyers want him to prove actual instead of speculative threats
Ex-INC minister Menorca arrested on the way to court
The arrest warrant stems from a libel case filed against Lowell Menorca in Kapatagan Lanao del Norte
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Trip to Japan for Iglesia ni Cristo's Eduardo Manalo?
UPDATED Was the trip intended to celebrate his 59th birthday or was it to speak to relatives of Jinky Otsuka Menorca wife of expelled minister Lowell Menorca? Whatever the intent Manalo was a no show at the Court of Appeals on Nov 3
Explain Delfin Lee's detention, court orders PNP, NBI
The Court of Appeals grants the habeas corpus petition of Delfin Lee
Delfin Lee seeks release from 'illegal detention'
Businessman Delfin Lee asks the Court of Appeals to order his release from unlawful detention
Raymart Santiago files for custody
It s the actor s turn to go to court as he petitions for habeas corpus against Claudine
