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Scores of police officers in full combat gear patrol along Roxas Avenue in Davao City on the first day of Martial Law in Mindanao on Wednesday, May 24. President Rodrigo Duterte, through Presidential Spokesperson Ernesto Abella announced the declaration on Tuesday evening after a series of clashes erupted between government troops and members of the Maute in Marawi City. (Paulo C. Rizal/davaotoday.com)

IBP, biz, other sectoral reps compose Eastmincom’s advisory group for ML

As the main body to implement martial law in this part of Mindanao, the Eastern Mindanao Command of the Armed Forces of the Philippines said it has activated a Multi-Sectoral Advisory Group to ensure accountability and transparency.

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Read more about the article ‘Hold and secure’: Sara Duterte issues guidelines amid Martial law
Scores of police officers in full combat gear patrol along Roxas Avenue in Davao City on the first day of Martial Law in Mindanao on Wednesday, May 24. President Rodrigo Duterte, through Presidential Spokesperson Ernesto Abella announced the declaration on Tuesday evening after a series of clashes erupted between government troops and members of the Maute in Marawi City. (Paulo C. Rizal/davaotoday.com)

‘Hold and secure’: Sara Duterte issues guidelines amid Martial law

Mayor Sara Duterte-Carpio on Wednesday issued guidelines for Davao residents to follow amid the Martial law declaration.

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Read more about the article Duterte on Martial Law in Mindanao: I’ll be harsh
President Rodrigo Duterte is accorded military honors upon his arrival at Vnukovo-2 Airport in Moscow on May 23, 2016 to kick-start his official visit to the Russian Federation. (Presidential Photo)

Duterte on Martial Law in Mindanao: I’ll be harsh

President Rodrigo Duterte said the Martial Law he declared in Mindanao Tuesday night may be similar to what former President Ferdinand Marcos enforced in 1972.

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‘We will be in control,’ TF Davao commander says

Task Force Davao Commander Col. Erwin Bernard Neri said the military will be "in control" once the president officially releases the official guidelines regarding the declaration of Martial Law in Mindanao.

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Read more about the article Davao on lockdown: Sara Duterte tells public to stay at home
'STAY AT HOME.' Following her father's decision to declare Martial Law in Mindanao, Davao City Mayor Sara Duterte-Carpio advised residents to stay indoors as much as possible, and expect tighter security measures. The mayor made the announcements in a press conference at the Public Security and Safety Command Center at Ecoland Wednesday dawn, May 24, 2017. (Paulo C. Rizal/davaotoday.com)

Davao on lockdown: Sara Duterte tells public to stay at home

With the declaration of Martial Law in the island of Mindanao, Mayor Sara Duterte-Carpio advised Dabawenyos to remain indoors as much as possible as the entire city is on lockdown amid security threats.

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