MANILA — Philippine National Police chief Director General Ronald “Bato” Dela Rosa sees no more reason to extend again martial law in Mindanao. In a press conference in Camp Crame on Monday,…
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Duterte supporters prepare for Sept. 21 protest
CAGAYAN DE ORO CITY—Supporters of President Rodrigo Duterte here said they will hold their own protest to mark the 45th anniversary of the declaration of Martial Law on September 21.…
Quake drill postponed due to ‘National Day of Protest’
MANILA — Defense Secretary Delfin Lorenzana on Tuesday announced the postponement of the 3rd Quarter National Simultaneous Earthquake Drill (NSED) which was earlier scheduled to be held in Bacoor City, Cavite…
Congress’ joint session on martial law extension lasted for about 8 hrs
MANILA — The Congress spent approximately eight hours deliberating and voting on President Rodrigo Duterte’s request to extend the period of martial law in Mindanao. The special joint session…
Investors, tourists concerned about terrorism, not martial law: Lopez
MANILA — Trade Secretary Ramon Lopez on Saturday allayed fears that all investors are hesitant to invest in Marawi City and Mindanao solely because of martial law and its proposed…
Congress convenes joint session to discuss proposed ML extension
MANILA — Both chambers of the Philippine Congress on Saturday officially convened in a special joint session to deliberate and vote on President Rodrigo Duterte’s request to extend the period…
House opposition seeks MR vs martial law declaration
MANILA — Opposition lawmakers led by Albay Rep. Edcel Lagman on Friday asked the Supreme Court to reverse its decision upholding the constitutionality of President Rodrigo Duterte’s declaration of…
AFP: Security assessment needed for Martial Law extension
MANILA — Before Martial Law in Mindanao can be extended, a detailed assessment on the prevailing security situation has to be done, Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) spokesperson Brig.…
AFP not open to place entire PH under ML
MANILA — Proposals to place the entire country under Martial Law never crossed the collective mind of the military. This was stressed by Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) spokesperson…
Military vows intensified manhunt against Maute rebels
MANILA — The Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) on Wednesday assured that its members are striving to hunt down individuals involved in the ongoing rebellion in Marawi City.…
Marawi attack could be part of oust plot vs President Duterte – Aguirre
MANILA — Justice Secretary Vitaliano Aguirre II on Wednesday said that the terror attacks in Marawi City which was perpetrated by the Maute group is possibly a part of…
Fighting, not martial law, to drag economic activities in Mindanao — DTI chief
MANILA — Trade Secretary Ramon Lopez said the clashes between troops and terrorist groups and not the declaration of martial law will drag economic activities in Mindanao. Lopez told reporters…
Baguio dads support, trust PRRD on martial law decision
BAGUIO CITY — The local government officials here have expressed support to President Rodrigo Roa Duterte’s declaration of martial law in Mindanao even as they lamented the death of a…
Urban warfare a challenge for soldiers in Marawi
ILIGAN CITY — As the fighting between members of a local terror group and the armed forces in Marawi City reaches its fifth day, a military official has admitted it…