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President Amaya proclaims martial law nationwide for 60 days following a violent coup attempt. On the 63rd day, with Congress in recess and no extension in effect, Amaya issues a separate proclamation extending martial law for 25 days, but only in the Northern Luzon region, via an executive order. A journalist detained under martial law challenges the extension as unconstitutional.
(a) State the controlling rule on extensions beyond the initial 60 days and the role of Congress in extending or revoking martial law.
(b) Apply the rule to the facts: is the 25-day unilateral extension valid? Explain.
(c) If, subsequently, Congress enacts a joint resolution extending martial law nationwide for 30 additional days, explain the effect of that law on the previously declared extension and on the detainee’s status.