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Never Again to Martial Law
This petition was published by Never Again to Martial Law! on Dec 10, 2009
Therefore we call for:
1. The state of martial law in Maguindanao as declared by Gloria Macapagal-Arroyo through Proclamation 1959 on December 4, 2009, must be lifted immediately.
2. Clean, honest, and democratic elections must be held on May 10th, 2010 throughout the Philippines.
3. Justice for the victims of the gruesome Maguindanao Massacre must be sought through a thorough, fair, and impartial criminal investigation conducted by an independent prosecutor, and, if this becomes impossible, by an international body as the Arroyo government is culpable for the massacre due to its close political ties with the Ampatuan family, the presence of elements of the Philippine military and police during the commission of the crime, including the supply of arms and bullets coming from the military arsenal in the commission of the crime.
4. US military aid to the Philippines, used for the training, advising, and arming of the Philippine military and private armies, must be cut; the Visiting Forces Agreement (VFA) must be reviewed and terminated; US troops in the Philippines must be pulled out, and any future aid must have a restrictive language that makes respect and protection of human rights and the prosecution of human rights violators as necessary conditions.
5. Because of her many crimes, including the barbaric massacre of civilians which includes 34 journalists in Maguindanao, Gloria Macapagal-Arroyo must be unseated from her post as President of the Philippines and be prohibited from pursuing any other elective position in Philippine government. Foreign governments, national and local Philippine officials and non-government organizations must withdraw their recognition of and support for her criminal and plundering regime. She must be put to trial to serve the ends of justice, the promotion and defense of human rights and peace.
6. Martial law, emergency rule and similar repressive proposals in the Philippine legislature must be rejected in order to achieve good governance marked by pro-people, pro-democracy principles.
Signed (Initial Convenors):
1. Atty. Ramsey Clark, former US Attorney General
2. Atty. Leonard Weinglass, International Human Rights Lawyer
3. Bishop Valentin Lorejo, Iglesia Filipina Independiente
4. Prof. Ligaya McGovern, Indiana University
5. Baltazar Pinguel, Anti-Marcos Activist and former Political Prisoner
6. Atty. Arnedo Valera, Legal Counsel, National Alliance for Filipino Concerns (NAFCON)
7. Dr. Orly Apiado, cardiologist, Movement for a Free Philippines
8. Fr. Benjamin Alforque, President, National Alliance for Filipino Concerns (NAFCON)
9. Dr. Benjamin Ileto, anesthesiologist, community and anti-Martial Law activist
10. Dr. Dante Simbulan, Anti-Marcos Activist and former Political Prisoner
11. Tim McGloin, Friends of the Filipino People
12. Atty. Felix Vinluan, Justice for Sentosa 27++ Campaign
13. Geo Quibuyen, Blue Scholars
14. Raquel R. Redondiez, Chair, GABRIELA USA
15. Katrina Abarcar, Katarungan
16. Bernadette Ellorin, Chair, BAYAN USA
17. Robert Roy, National Executive Director, National Alliance for Filipino Concerns (NAFCON)
18. Rhonda Ramiro, Secretary General, BAYAN USA
19. Chito Quijano, Auditor, International League of Peoples' Struggle
20. Dr. Peter Chua, National Bulosan Center
21. Prof. E San Juan Jr., Philippines Studies Cultural Center
22. Emil De Guzman
23. Melissa Roxas
24. Ramon Mappala, NY Committee for Human Rights in the Philippines
25. Noel Pangilinan, former Editor-in-Chief, Freeman (Cebu, Philippines) and UP Collegian
26. Prof. Joi Barrios
27. Fr. Tony Abuan, MS, Treasurer, NAFCON and Former Director- Filipino Ministry, Diocese of San Bernardino
and the undersigned:
1. The state of martial law in Maguindanao as declared by Gloria Macapagal-Arroyo through Proclamation 1959 on December 4, 2009, must be lifted immediately.
2. Clean, honest, and democratic elections must be held on May 10th, 2010 throughout the Philippines.
3. Justice for the victims of the gruesome Maguindanao Massacre must be sought through a thorough, fair, and impartial criminal investigation conducted by an independent prosecutor, and, if this becomes impossible, by an international body as the Arroyo government is culpable for the massacre due to its close political ties with the Ampatuan family, the presence of elements of the Philippine military and police during the commission of the crime, including the supply of arms and bullets coming from the military arsenal in the commission of the crime.
4. US military aid to the Philippines, used for the training, advising, and arming of the Philippine military and private armies, must be cut; the Visiting Forces Agreement (VFA) must be reviewed and terminated; US troops in the Philippines must be pulled out, and any future aid must have a restrictive language that makes respect and protection of human rights and the prosecution of human rights violators as necessary conditions.
5. Because of her many crimes, including the barbaric massacre of civilians which includes 34 journalists in Maguindanao, Gloria Macapagal-Arroyo must be unseated from her post as President of the Philippines and be prohibited from pursuing any other elective position in Philippine government. Foreign governments, national and local Philippine officials and non-government organizations must withdraw their recognition of and support for her criminal and plundering regime. She must be put to trial to serve the ends of justice, the promotion and defense of human rights and peace.
6. Martial law, emergency rule and similar repressive proposals in the Philippine legislature must be rejected in order to achieve good governance marked by pro-people, pro-democracy principles.
Signed (Initial Convenors):
1. Atty. Ramsey Clark, former US Attorney General
2. Atty. Leonard Weinglass, International Human Rights Lawyer
3. Bishop Valentin Lorejo, Iglesia Filipina Independiente
4. Prof. Ligaya McGovern, Indiana University
5. Baltazar Pinguel, Anti-Marcos Activist and former Political Prisoner
6. Atty. Arnedo Valera, Legal Counsel, National Alliance for Filipino Concerns (NAFCON)
7. Dr. Orly Apiado, cardiologist, Movement for a Free Philippines
8. Fr. Benjamin Alforque, President, National Alliance for Filipino Concerns (NAFCON)
9. Dr. Benjamin Ileto, anesthesiologist, community and anti-Martial Law activist
10. Dr. Dante Simbulan, Anti-Marcos Activist and former Political Prisoner
11. Tim McGloin, Friends of the Filipino People
12. Atty. Felix Vinluan, Justice for Sentosa 27++ Campaign
13. Geo Quibuyen, Blue Scholars
14. Raquel R. Redondiez, Chair, GABRIELA USA
15. Katrina Abarcar, Katarungan
16. Bernadette Ellorin, Chair, BAYAN USA
17. Robert Roy, National Executive Director, National Alliance for Filipino Concerns (NAFCON)
18. Rhonda Ramiro, Secretary General, BAYAN USA
19. Chito Quijano, Auditor, International League of Peoples' Struggle
20. Dr. Peter Chua, National Bulosan Center
21. Prof. E San Juan Jr., Philippines Studies Cultural Center
22. Emil De Guzman
23. Melissa Roxas
24. Ramon Mappala, NY Committee for Human Rights in the Philippines
25. Noel Pangilinan, former Editor-in-Chief, Freeman (Cebu, Philippines) and UP Collegian
26. Prof. Joi Barrios
27. Fr. Tony Abuan, MS, Treasurer, NAFCON and Former Director- Filipino Ministry, Diocese of San Bernardino
and the undersigned:
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