Marlon Manuel Quotes (4 Quotes)

The president cannot suppress 'people power' with a superfluous and illegal edict.

President Arroyo is not the State by itself. This could only be exercised pursuant to a law enacted by Congress.

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.

We hope that the Supreme Court will act immediately on the matter to avert any escalation of the political crisis that we have now resulting from the proclamation.