Pantaleon Alvarez

2024 - 4 - 16

Controversy Surrounding Rep. Pantaleon Alvarez's Call to Withdraw Support for President Sparks Legal Debate

Armed Forces of the Philippines - Department of Justice - Pantaleon Alvarez - Philippine politics - sedition

Find out why lawmakers are at odds over Rep. Alvarez's remarks and the potential legal consequences he may face.

Amidst the political turmoil in the Philippines, Davao del Norte 1st District Representative Pantaleon Alvarez stirred controversy by urging authorities to withdraw support for the President. This bold move has sparked a heated debate among lawmakers, with some suggesting that Alvarez could face sedition charges for his remarks. The Armed Forces of the Philippines firmly rejected Alvarez's plea, reaffirming their allegiance to the President.

As the tension escalates, the Philippine National Police is considering holding Alvarez accountable for sedition, further intensifying the legal implications of his statement. Lanao del Norte Representative Khalid Dimaporo hinted at a possible ethics probe by the House Committee due to Alvarez's anti-government stance.

In a surprising turn of events, Camiguin lone district Representative Jurdin Jesus Romualdo called on the Department of Justice to pursue sedition charges against Alvarez, adding fuel to the already blazing controversy. Meanwhile, Alvarez's absence from the House of Representatives has raised eyebrows, with fellow solons noting his prolonged absence from legislative duties.

The unfolding drama surrounding Rep. Alvarez's controversial remarks highlights the complex interplay between politics and the law in the Philippines. Legal experts and lawmakers are closely monitoring the situation, awaiting potential legal action against Alvarez for his divisive statements. This case serves as a reminder of the delicate balance between free speech and accountability in the realm of politics.

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Solons: Alvarez liable for sedition for withdrawal of support remark (INQUIRER.net)

Davao del Norte 1st District Rep. Pantaleon Alvarez can face sedition complaints for calling authorities to withdraw support for President.

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We stick with the President: AFP rejects Alvarez's call to abandon ... (Rappler)

MANILA, Philippines – The Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) rejected the call of Davao del Norte 1st District Representative Pantaleon Alvarez for it to ...

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PNP Mulls Holding Alvarez Liable For Sedition (OneNews.PH)

Davao del Norte 1st District Rep. Pantaleon Alvarez urged the Armed Forces of the Philippines last Sunday, April 14, to withdraw their support for Marcos to ...

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Ethics probe looms over Alvarez's 'anti-government' remarks (Politiko)

Lanao del Norte Rep. Khalid Dimaporo said that former Speaker Pantaleon Alvarez may face a probe by the House Committee on Ethics due to his call for the ...

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AFP rejects Alvarez call to withdraw support for BBM (The Manila Times)

THE Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) on Monday rejected a lawmaker's call for the military to withdraw its support for President Ferdinand Marcos Jr., ...

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FACT CHECK: Bukidnon concertgoers passed off as Duterte's ... (Rappler)

The photos of the crowd used in the misleading Facebook post are taken during the live performance of OPM band Ben & Ben at a birthday concert in Bukidnon ...

Mindanao solon prods DOJ to file sedition raps vs Alvarez (Manila Bulletin)

As far as Camiguin lone district Rep. Jurdin Jesus Romualdo is concerned, the Department of Justice (DOJ) must not let Davao del Norte 1st district ...

Solon says it's been a while since Alvarez was spotted at the House (Manila Bulletin)

Davao del Norte 1st district congressman and former House Speaker Pantaleon Alvarez hasn't been seen at work in the House of Representatives "for quite some ...

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Ex-Speaker Alvarez liable for sedition — lawmaker (Philstar.com)

A lawmaker said that former House Speaker Pantaleon Alvarez should be charged by the Department of Justice (DOJ) for sedition after his "seditious statement ...

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Romualdo to DOJ: File sedition raps vs Alvarez (Politiko)

Camiguin Rep. Jurdin Jesus Romualdo urged the Justice department to investigate and file charges against former Speaker and incumbent Davao del Norte Rep.

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PNP mulls holding Alvarez liable for sedition (Philstar.com)

The Philippine National Police is studying if Davao del Norte 1st District Rep. Pantaleon Alvarez can be held liable for inciting to sedition after the ...

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Reckless! House leaders seek legal action vs Alvarez over 'seditious ... (Politiko)

Leaders of the House of Representatives condemned the “seditious” remarks of former Speaker and incumbent Davao del Norte Rep. Pantaleon Alvarez calling for ...

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Colleagues slam Alvarez for 'seditious' statements vs. PBBM (pna.gov.ph)

MANILA – The recent call of former speaker and Davao del Norte 1st District Rep. Pantaleon Alvarez to the Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) to withdraw ...

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Alvarez says Marcos support withdrawal call is not seditious (INQUIRER.net)

Rep. Pantaleon Alvarez said his call for police and military to withdraw their support from President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. is not seditious.

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Pantaleon Alvarez warned: Don't drag military in rants vs Marcos (Politiko)

Senate Minority Leader Aquilino Pimentel III has advised former House Speaker Pantaleon Alvarez against dragging the military into his tirades against the ...

DOJ starts probe on Davao del Norte Rep Alvarez's 'seditious ... (Manila Bulletin)

“I have ordered an investigation on the statements of Congressman Pantaleon Alvarez to determine whether it has risen to the level of Sedition, Inciting to ...

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Alvarez faces sedition probe (The Manila Times)

JUSTICE Secretary Jesus Crispin Remulla on Tuesday ordered a probe into Davao del Norte 1st District Rep. Pantaleon Alvarez's call for the military to ...

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DOJ to probe alleged 'seditious' statements of ex-Speaker Alvarez (Philippine Star)

Justice Secretary Jesus Crispin Remulla said that he has ordered an investigation to determine whether Alvarez's statements constitute sedition, ...

Rodriguez: There's basis for ethics case vs Alvarez (Manila Bulletin)

Veteran congressman Cagayan de Oro City 2nd district Rep. Rufus Rodriguez believes that there's enough basis for an ethics complaint against Davao del Norte ...

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DND, AFP eye delisting of Alvarez as military reservist (Philstar.com)

The Department of National Defense and Armed Forces of the Philippines are looking at a possible investigation of Davao del Norte 1st District Rep.

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Free speech, Alvarez says as DOJ checks if he committed sedition (INQUIRER.net)

The DOJ said it would investigate Rep. Pantaleon Alvarez's call for the AFP and the PNP to withdraw its support for President Marcos.

'Huwag tayong magpalusot': Solon slams Alvarez's free speech ... (Manila Bulletin)

Davao del Norte 1st district Rep. Pantaleon Alvarez is invoking "free speech" for his recent “seditious” remarks as a way to avoid prosecution, ...

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