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Read more about the article Lawyers group ‘weeps’ for Mindanao as SC affirms constitutionality of Martial Law
GARRISON CITY. 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)

Lawyers group ‘weeps’ for Mindanao as SC affirms constitutionality of Martial Law

Lawyers who petitioned against the declaration of Martial Law expressed dismay on the Supreme Courts's affirmation of its constitutionality on Tuesday, July 4.

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Read more about the article ARMY TANK
ARMY TANK. Two teens pose for a picture with a mobile personnel carrier parked outside the Davao City Hall building in San Pedro Street, Davao City Tuesday, July 4, the same day when the Supreme Court affirmed the Martial Law imposition in Mindanao. (Paulo C. Rizal/davaotoday.com)

ARMY TANK

Two teens pose for a picture with a mobile personnel carrier parked outside the Davao City Hall building in San Pedro Street, Davao City Tuesday, July 4, the same day when the Supreme Court affirmed the Martial Law imposition in Mindanao. (Paulo C. Rizal/davaotoday.com)

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Read more about the article Troops overran Maute stronghold in Marawi
TAKE OVER. More strongholds of ISIS-linked Maute Group were overran by government ground forces on Monday. Joint Task Force Marawi commander Brig. Gen. Rolando Joselito Bautista said it will just be a matter of time and soldiers will fully liberate Marawi from terrorists and criminal gangs. (Alex D. Lopez/davaotoday.com)

Troops overran Maute stronghold in Marawi

The Army said government troopers successfully took control one of the strongholds of the Maute Group within the main battle area (MBA) in Marawi on Monday.

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Read more about the article SolGen lauds SC’s affirmation of Martial Law
Solicitor General Jose Calida (King Rodriguez/Presidential Photo)

SolGen lauds SC’s affirmation of Martial Law

The country’s solicitor-general lauded the decision of the Supreme Court that affirmed Proclamation No. 216 issued by President Rodrigo Duterte in May this year declaring martial law in Mindanao.

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Read more about the article Hostages tell of massive looting inside war-torn areas in Marawi
ISIS IS REAL. Graffiti on this building indicat?es? that the ISIS, together with the Maute group positioned and occupied this street in Marawi City. (Alexander Lopez/davaotoday.com)

Hostages tell of massive looting inside war-torn areas in Marawi

Alongside the fighting they waged against government forces for more than 40 days now in Marawi City, members of the Maute Group were also into looting spree by ransacking abandoned residences, stealing cash, pieces of jewelry and other valuables.

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