February 7, 2017 Catalyst Did You Know That (DYKT) Leave a comment

Who really won in the 1986 Philippine Snap Elections?

According to the research done by "The Walking Encyclopedia": The 1986 Snap Elections is one of the most controversial elections in the history of the Philippines. This election is pursuant to the declaration of President Ferdinand E. Marcos to conduct a Snap Election which he announced through an interview by the American Broadcasting Company political… Read more

April 2, 1973 Catalyst Diary of Ferdinand Marcos Leave a comment

Diary of Marcos: April 2, 1973 (Monday) – Martial Law Period

…Dr. de Vega has just written me that the Supreme Court has resolved the pending suit in the New Constitution and as of this moment is distributing its decision in favor of our position – 6-4. The four dissenting Justices are: 1. Chief Justice Roberto Concepcion 2. Justice Calixto Zaldivar 3. Justice Enrique Fernando 4.… Read more

September 24, 1972 Catalyst Diary of Ferdinand Marcos Leave a comment

Diary of Marcos: September 24, 1972 (Sunday) – Martial Law Period

Diokno, Chino Roces, Max Soliven etc. have filed a petition for a writ of habeas corpus before the Supreme Court. I asked Justices Claudo Teehangkee, Antonio Barredo, Felix Macasiar and Felix Antonio to see us. They insisted that the government should submit to the Supreme Court for the Court to review the constitutionality of the… Read more