Politics

AFP to exercise r​ight to censure

AFP to exercise r​ight to censure

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May 26, 2017

A high ranking official of the Armed Forces of the Philippines said it would not recommend the suspension of freedom of expression but warned it would exercise its ​ right to censure under the state of ​ Martial Law in Mindanao.

Maute threatens to behead priest

Maute threatens to behead priest

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May 26, 2017

The Maute group called up a Roman Catholic bishop and threatened to behead a priest and 14 church workers unless the military stopped its operations in Marawi City.

KMP condemns Martial Law declaration in Mindanao

KMP condemns Martial Law declaration in Mindanao

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May 25, 2017

Peasant group Kilusang Magbubukid ng Pilipinas said declaring martial law in Mindanao, the second biggest island and the home to one-fourth of the country’s population will only put innocent civilians at risk of state perpetrated human rights violations.