martial law

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…

Surigao del Sur lawmaker says declaration of martial law in Mindanao appropriate and timely

QUEZON City, Philippines - Surigao del Sur Representative Johnny Pimentel defended President Rodrigo Duterte's act of placing Mindanao under martial…

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…

Martial law in Mindanao: What we know

President Rodrigo Duterte has imposed martial law on the southern region of Mindanao to combat militants who have declared allegiance to…

Davao Mayor Sara Duterte: City now in “hold and secure” situation

  (Eagle News) -- "Hold and secure." This was how Davao Mayor Sara Duterte described the current security situation in…

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…

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…

PHL needs modern firearms to fight ISIS, Duterte tells Putin

(Reuters) -- President Rodrigo Duterte told Russian leader Vladimir Putin late Tuesday (May 23) that the Philippines needs modern arms…

President Duterte declares martial law in Mindanao

President Rodrigo Duterte declared martial law Tuesday across Mindanao, after deadly clashes between security forces and Islamic State group-linked militants…

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