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Students call to defend Judicial independence

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Students from the University of the Philippines converged in front of the Oblation on 19 January 2009 to condemn efforts to undermine the independence of the Judiciary by attempting to impeach the Chief Justice.

Around 100 students converge in the Oblation statue Monday (19 January 2009) to condemn what is believed to be machinations to “undermine the independence of the Judiciary.” Armed with placards and lighted candles, the protesters denounced the planned impeachment of Chief Justice Reynato Puno (Law ‘62) as serious moves to serve “partisan, selfish, and unpatriotic interests.” Initiated by the Alpha... »