LAGMAN: MORE INFIRMITIES AFFLICT TRUTH COMMISSION

LAGMAN: MORE INFIRMITIES

AFFLICT TRUTH COMMISSION

Executive Order No. 1 which created the “Truth Commission” was afflicted with other constitutional infirmities in addition to its having violated the equal protection clause.

Five justices who wrote separate concurring opinions ruled that the President breached the doctrine of separation of powers when he arrogated the sole prerogative of the Congress to create public offices like the commission. Continue reading