Tag: rebellion

Duterte arrives from Russia; says Maute “open defiance” prompted him to declare martial law in Mindanao

(Eagle News) — President Rodrigo Duterte on Wednesday said Maute’s “open defiance” and “rebellion”  prompted him to declare martial law in Mindanao, as he assured the public he would not allow abuses on the part of the security forces. In his arrival speech from Russia, Duterte said the Islamist militants rampaged through Marawi and beheaded the police chief in Malabang who was on his way home. “…Going back he was stopped by a checkpoint manned by terrorists and […]

10 ways Duterte plans to change the Philippines

MANILA, Philippines (AFP) — Rodrigo Duterte was sworn in as Philippine president on Thursday after a landslide election victory last month built on a series of bold and controversial pledges. Here are 10 ways Duterte plans to change the Philippines during his six years as president: War on crime Duterte has said he must take extreme measures to stop the Philippines becoming a narco-state. Security forces will be given shoot-to-kill orders. Bounties will be paid […]