PIECE OF CAKE; In truth and reality, martial law is no law From: Filipino Reporter | Date: October 27, 2005| Author: Campo, Antonio C. | . Provided by ProQuest LLC.Copyright information

Filipino Reporter

10-27-2005

"Martial law exists when military authorities superseding those of the
civil authority carry on government or exercise degrees of control over
civilians."

- Black's Law Dictionary

THIS week, I will comment on the article by Rey P. Naval captioned,
"Martial law? Who cares," published in the Filipino Reporter's issue of
Oct. 14-20, 2005.

There are two types of martial law in jurisprudence. Under Ameri...

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