Marlon Manuel
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Marlon Manuel
congress law president state
President Arroyo is not the State by itself. This could only be exercised pursuant to a law enacted by Congress.
assembly bill effect expression freedom government peaceful people petition redress rights
Therefore, the proclamation has no effect on the Bill of Rights -- specifically the freedom of speech, of expression or of the press and the right of the people to peaceful assembly and to petition the government for redress and grievances.