Press Release April 22, 2006
PANGILINAN: ON THE SC POSSIBLY REVERSING THE RULING ON
EO 464
With a vote of 14-0, nearly impossible. An MR to my mind would be a waste of
time and will only delay the inevitable. It would be best for the nation if
Malacanang recognizes that it erred in its recklessness, respects the ruling and
moves on. Accepting defeat will be good for the soul. Difficult as it may be for
those who wield so much governmental power to accept, Malacanang should
recognize that despite all the influence and resources at its disposal, the
Constitution has laid down limits to what it can do. If Malacanang expects the
rest of the nation to respect the rule of law and the constitution, it must show
the way by bowing humbly to the dictates of the Constitution as laid down by the
14-0 vote of the Supreme Court.
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