Palace hints at junta gov’t with failed polls By Aytch S. de la Cruz 03/20/2010

‘Chaotic situation to compel military to take over’  Palace hints at junta gov’t with failed polls By Aytch S. de la Cruz 03/20/2010 Malacañang yesterday strongly hinted at a military takeover with the establishment of a junta government should there be a massive failure of automated elections scheduled in May 2010. Deputy spokesman Charito Planas indicated the possibility of the creation of a military junta arising from a massive failure of elections which could take place if the Commission on Elections (Comelec) falls short on its preparations for the May polls owing to various elements deemed contributory to such fears. Planas said by virtue of the 1987 Constitution, a chaotic situation may force the military to take over the government in the event of a failure of the nation to elect a new set of leaders in May...... MORE Source:  The Daily Tribune Alternative URL: http://www.tribune.net.ph/headlines/20100320hed1.html

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