by Carmela Fonbuena
from abs-cbnNEWS.com
MANILA, Philippines – Liberal Party (LP) standard-bearer Senator Benigno “Noynoy” Aquino III astounded the political and legal community when he threatened on Thursday that—if elected president—he will not recognize a new chief justice appointed by President Arroyo.
He also warned associate justices of the Supreme Court that they would be risking their tenure if they recognize a midnight appointment. (Read: Noynoy won’t recognize GMA’s replacement for CJ Puno)
Lawyers—critics, allies, and observers—reached by abs-cbnNEWS.com/Newsbreak had mixed reactions to the presidential survey frontrunner’s strong statement. Some initially suggested that Aquino may have been misquoted.
Some cautioned Aquino saying he made a “dangerous” move against a co-equal branch of government. Others supported the call, but not the attitude, while others said it’s a necessary warning.
Call to other candidates
Former Environment Secretary Fulgencio Factoran and Bayan Muna party-list Rep. Neri Colmenares—who want to uphold the constitutional ban on midnight appointments—called on other presidential candidates to make the same stand.
“I think it behooves the other candidates for President to weigh in on this issue, so that the people will realize who are willing to play possum in this deadly game of political gotcha,” Factoran said …
Read the full story >> Noynoy gets flak, support for threatening…
Wednesday, January 20, 2010
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