Marawi

Philippine military conducts “surgical air strikes” in Maute areas in Marawi City

  (Eagle News) -- The Philippine military did more "surgical airstrikes" firing rockets in the areas where the local terrorists, the Islamist…

Government troops close in on “desperate” Maute terrorists in Marawi

(Eagle News) -- Government troops are closing in on the "desperate" members of the Maute terrorist group in Marawi, determined to…

Maute group beheads local police chief in Lanao del Sur town, takes Catholic priest as hostage

  Islamist militants rampaging through a southern Philippine city beheaded a local police chief, President Rodrigo Duterte said Wednesday, even…

Rights group opposes martial law declaration; says it will only result in gross violation of people’s rights

QUEZON City, Philippines (Eagle News) - A militant group declared its opposition to President Rodrigo Duterte's declaration placing Mindanao under martial law…

What the 1987 Philippine Constitution says about a martial law declaration

  (Eagle News) -- When President Rodrigo Duterte declared martial law in Maguindanao that would last for a period of…

A briefer on martial law

Below are facts you need to know about martial law. Q: When can martial law be declared? Section 18 of the 1987…

“No ISIS in PHL,” says PNP as gov’t forces contain Maute; tells public to be wary of terror group’s propaganda

(Eagle News) – The Philippine National Police said the situation in Marawi City is slowly dying down as government forces…

VP Robredo calls for “calm,” tells public to “be supportive” of government, amid threats from terrorists in Marawi

(Eagle News) -- Vice President Leni Robredo called for calm on Wednesday, saying now was the time to "unite" in the face…

Video: Duterte tells Filipinos,”don’t be too scared” after declaring martial law in Mindanao to deal with terrorists

https://youtu.be/r40iyHvzIPs (Eagle News) -- In this video interview of President Rodrigo Duterte by blogger and now Presidential Communications Assistant Secretary…

President Duterte cuts short Russia trip to be back in Manila to deal “harshly” with Maute terrorists

(Eagle News) -- President Rodrigo Duterte has cut short his official visit in Russia and is expected to be back…

Senators back President Duterte’s declaration of martial law in Mindanao

(Eagle News) -- Several senators backed President Rodrigo Duterte's declaration of martial law in Mindanao, with one noting that the…

1 policeman killed, eight wounded in clashes in Marawi

(Eagle News) -- One policeman was killed and eight others were injured in clashes between the authorities and armed Maute rebels…

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