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Inspections on ‘Simbang Gabi’, more checkpoints, Oplan Bulabog with extended martial law
The military said they are keen to put up more checkpoints to prevent the spillover of violence.
NO TO MARTIAL LAW. Progressive groups in Davao City hold a protest along Roxas Avenue to condemn the extension of martial law in Mindanao for one more year. In a joint session on Wednesday, December 13, the Congress approved the request of the Palace to extend the implementation of martial law until December 31, 2018. (Robby Joy D. Salveron/ davaotoday.com)
Lawmakers, activists wary of more HR violations under extended Martial Law in Mindanao
Critics of Martial Law are wary of a “full-blown” dictatorship under President Rodrigo Duterte after the Lower House and the Senate approved the extension of Martial Law in the whole island of Mindanao until December 31, 2018.
President Rodrigo Duterte is accorded with military honors prior to his departure at the Francisco Bangoy International Airport in Davao City on October 29, 2017 for a two-day visit to Japan. Accompanying the President is Armed Forces of the Philippines Chief of Staff Rey Leonardo Guerrero. (ALBERT ALCAIN/PRESIDENTIAL PHOTO)
Opposition, support meet approval of martial law extension
Opposition to the proposed extension of martial law in Mindanao continues to persist as both houses of Congress voted in favor of stretching it for another year
ON GUARD. A military tank and truck are on standby outside the Sangguniang Panlungsod building along San Pedro Street as Davao City celebrates for the first time the Kadayawan festival under Martial Law. (Medel V. Hernani/davaotoday.com)
Local legislators back Duterte on extending martial law
DAVAO CITY, Philippines – Two Davao City Councilors expressed their support for President Duterte’s proposal to extend martial rule in Mindanao for one more year. At a press conference Tuesday, December 12,…
LIFT MARTIAL LAW. Lumad and Moro groups from various parts of the country joining this year’s Lakbayan of National Minorities are calling the administration of President Duterte to lift the imposition of martial law in Mindanao. (Alex D. Lopez/davaotoday.com)
Congress to decide on extension of martial law before holiday break
House Speaker Pantaleon Alvarez said they have enough time to decide on the proposed extension of Martial Law in Mindanao for another year.
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