On PGMA's declaration of Martial Law

We woke up this morning to President Gloria Macapagal-Arroyo declaring Martial Law over Maguindanao and nearby provinces in the south.

Under Section 18 Article VII, Martial Law can only be declared if there is an invasion or rebellion. Neither is existing in the case of the Maguindanao massacre. The massacre is neither a rebellion nor an invasion but a case of multiple murders involving government officials loyal to President Gloria Macapagal-Arroyo. The truth is all key personalities are now under police custody. The factual basis for a Martial Law declaration therefore appears to be inexistent.

Labag sa Saligang Batas ang nasabing deklarasyon. Tulad ng EO 464 at Proclamation 1017 dapat ibasura ang proklamasyong ito dahil ito ay kontra sa Saligang Batas. Hindi na kailangan ang proklamasyon upang mapaaresto ang mga salarin. At base sa mga reports ay naaresto na ang mga Ampatuan.

Dapat bawiin na ni Gloria ang nasabing proklamasyon.