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SC affirms Duterte’s martial law declaration in Mindanao
Voting 11-3-1, the Supreme Court has voted to uphold President Rodrigo Duterte’s declaration of Martial Law in Mindanao. Eleven justices said yes to martial law for the entire Mindanao. Meanwhile, Chief Justice […]
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#FlashbackFriday – When Gloria Arroyo declared martial law in 2009
How much power does the Congress have to scrutinize President Rodrigo Duterte’s declaration of martial law in Mindanao? And, how willing are congressional leaders to assert it? The answer, it seems, is […]
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President Duterte declares martial law in Mindanao – a commentary
President Rodrigo Duterte has placed the entire Mindanao under martial law, following the attacks organized by Maute group in Marawi City, Lanao del Sur throughout Tuesday (May 23). The Maute group has […]
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