No permit, no rally policy ‘unconstitutional’
By Arianne Caryl N. Casas and Ben O. Tesiorna, SunStar.com.ph
March 1, 2013

DAVAO — Militant leaders on Friday described as unconstitutional the “no permit, no rally” policy that Davao City Mayor Sara Duterte-Carpio said will be enforced by the City Government.

Several local officials in Davao, however, supported Duterte’s decision, saying the policy should have long been implemented.

In a text message, Juland Suazo, spokesperson for Panalipdan-Southern Mindanao, said such policy is a “step backward to our democratic gains after Martial Law period.”

He said the right to peaceably assemble is stated in the Bill of Rights.

The Article III, Section 4 provides that: “No law shall be passed abridging the freedom of speech, of expression, or of the press, or the right of the people peaceably to assemble and petition the government for redress of grievances.”

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