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As in 1973, the ball is in the Supreme Court

by Raissa Espinosa-Robles

THE FATE of present efforts to change the constitution now lies in the hands of the Supreme Court — much like how it was in 1973.

Back then, President Ferdinand Marcos managed to get the highest court of the land to endorse what was an anomalous ratification of a new charter he had tailor-made to suit his needs.

Read more… | Posted Wednesday, May 3rd, 2006

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