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Jan 2, 2020 · ILIGAN CITY—People in Mindanao begin 2020 with martial law no longer hanging over their heads. What difference will that make? Or put in another light, what did martial law bring to Mindanao?
Dec 30, 2019 · On December 10, Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte announced that he will lift martial law in Mindanao by the end of the year, signalling an end to the controversial order that placed...
May 23, 2017 · Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte has declared martial law for 60 days on the island of Mindanao, after clashes between the army and militants linked to so-called Islamic State (IS). The...
Jul 11, 2024 · We support President Rodrigo Duterte’s May 23 declaration of Martial Law in Mindanao for 60 days to quell the existing rebellion, insure the national security of our nation and the safety of our people, especially the civilian population, as well as combating international terrorism.
May 24, 2017 · 10 p.m. President Rodrigo Duterte declares martial law over the entire island of Mindanao, citing rebellion as the reason. (See: VERA Files Fact Sheet: Explaining martial law)
Martial law was lifted in the southern Philippines island of Mindanao on 1 January, an indication of what a military spokesperson called an “improved security climate” in the region.
Sep 20, 2018 · One year after the end of the siege of Marawi, martial law has still not been lifted in Mindanao. By Amir Mawallil | Sep 20, 2018. ILLUSTRATION: Jasrelle Serrano. The Battle of Marawi ended in October last year, yet we in Mindanao are still under martial law.
Proclamation No. 216 was the 2017 proclamation of martial law and suspension of the privilege of the writ of habeas corpus in the whole of Mindanao amid clashes between government forces and Maute group terrorists in Marawi, [1] issued by Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte on May 23, 2017.
May 24, 2017 · Martial law allows the president to “call out the armed forces to prevent or suppress lawless violence, invasion or rebellion”, according to the constitution. Defense Secretary Delfin Lorenzana said security forces would be able to arrest suspected militants and hold them for three days without charge.
Dec 5, 2017 · MANILA -- The Supreme Court (SC) has affirmed with finality its decision declaring President Rodrigo Duterte’s proclamation of martial law in Mindanao as constitutional. SC spokesperson Theodore Te announced that the directive was issued following Tuesday’s regular en banc session of the…
