Rappler's latest stories on 2017 martial law
Calida: Nothing can stop Duterte, Congress from further extending martial law
‘The issue is a political question that judicial review cannot delve into,’ says Solicitor General Jose Calida

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SC orders government to answer petition vs martial law
(UPDATED) The court en banc declares the petition sufficient in form and substance

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Malacañang: ’Perpetual’ martial law will never happen
'Martial law in perpetuity is a scenario that neither the President, Congress or the Supreme Court will allow as it is patently unconstitutional,' says Presidential Spokesperson Harry Roque

#ThewRap: Things you need to know, December 13, 2017
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WATCH: What are millennials fighting for?
Millennials share why they joined the protest on the 45th anniversary of the declaration of Martial Law

On the 45th Martial Law anniversary, SPIT Manila talks about the value of presence
In a world saturated with outspoken keyboard activists, these artists are keeping the true spirit of protest alive

LISTEN: 10 songs that remind us of the Martial Law years
Never forget with these tunes

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Duterte: Military can bomb Marawi mosques with terrorists, hostages
After earlier asking the military to wait it out President Rodrigo Duterte now says they have the option to bomb the remaining hideouts of terrorists even if these also hold hostages

Duterte returns to Marawi as clashes enter 4th month
UPDATED President Rodrigo Duterte makes his 3rd visit to Marawi City after troops regained a key terrorist stronghold – one of the mosques inside the battle zone

Bus passengers carrying firearms arrested at Davao City checkpoint
They are intercepted at a checkpoint in Barangay Lasang Bunawan District – one of several checkpoints set up in Mindanao following the declaration of martial law

De Lima asks DFA to invite UN expert to probe Marawi humanitarian crisis
The opposition senator says the government has the duty to pursue an impartial investigation by an independent commission

PH military chief Año visits Marawi's main battle zone
UPDATED General Eduardo Año visits troops stationed only 300 meters away from the most forward position of the military in the conflict hit area

The week in photos: July 22-28, 2017
This week s selection of photo highlights here and around the world

Gov't to build 1,000 temporary homes for Marawi evacuees
UPDATED Housing chief Eduardo del Rosario says the primary objective is to decongest evacuation centers
SC: Congress shall convene on martial law only to revoke, extend
Former solicitor general Florin Hilbay the petitioners counsel calls the ruling a strange and unfortunate result
Robredo wants gov’t attention on martial law abuse claims
With the 5 month extension of martial law in Mindanao safeguards should be put in place to deter human rights violations says Vice President Leni Robredo

Anti-martial law protesters in Congress held in Camp Karingal
Charges of disturbance of proceedings are expected to be filed against the 8 protesters when courts open on Monday July 24
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WATCH: Protesters disrupt Congress joint session on martial law
2ND UPDATE Never again never again never again to martial law shout the protesters as lawmakers tackle the request of President Rodrigo Duterte to extend martial law in Mindanao

Slippery slope of martial law
We come to the core of the Lagman vs Medialdea martial law decision – how the Court applies the sufficiency of the factual basis test

Lawmakers to vote on Duterte bid for longer martial rule
2ND UPDATE President Rodrigo Duterte is widely expected to win approval for martial law in Mindanao until the end of the year

Martial law extension and the Supreme Court
We analyze the recent Supreme Court decision which upheld President Duterte’s Proclamation No 216 to discern how the Court might answer anticipated petitions in the event of an extension of martial law in Mindanao

Duterte to make warrantless arrests even without martial law
The President also says the idea of extending martial law until December came from security officials not him

SC gave Duterte too much leeway, Lagman tells justices
UPDATED In his motion for reconsideration Representative Lagman says the martial law ruling emasculated the Court s jurisdiction to review the factual basis of a martial law proclamation
Duterte says he declared martial law to avoid impeachment
I had to declare martial law otherwise I would be a candidate for impeachment also President Rodrigo Duterte tells soldiers fighting in Marawi

Duterte finally visits Marawi
3RD UPDATE President Rodrigo Duterte visits the war torn city on the 9th week of clashes between government troops and local terrorists

Robredo on martial law extension: Let's listen to the recommendations
The Vice President hopes Congress will thoroughly discuss the extension of martial law in Mindanao

P30 million allocated for emergency jobs for Marawi victims
The Department of Labor and Employment provides work for those displaced by the Marawi conflict For 30 days they will receive a daily minimum wage of P300

AFP chief: 5-month martial law extension 'enough'
General Eduardo Año supports President Rodrigo Duterte s recommendation for a 5 month extension of martial law

Opposition lawmakers hit Duterte's 'whimsical' martial law request
But Speaker Pantaleon Alvarez says Congress will probably grant the President s request to extend martial law citing a survey that says majority of Filipinos support the original proclamation

SC approves Aguirre's request to transfer Maute cases to Taguig
Petitioners meanwhile urge the Supreme Court to still decide on petitions asking that Congress convene to discuss the merits of Duterte s martial law proclamation
Duterte wants martial law extended till December
UPDATED The President wants martial law over the entire Mindanao extended for 5 more months
Duterte asks lawmakers for 60-day martial law extension
UPDATED The President also asks the Senate and the House to hold a special session to tackle his request This session will be on Saturday July 22

Lawmakers to OK martial law extension if Duterte asks – House leaders
Deputy Speakers Fredenil Castro and Gwen Garcia make the statement ahead of the meeting of administration allied legislators with the President on Monday evening July 17

PNP asks Duterte to extend martial law in Mindanao
PNP chief Ronald dela Rosa says the police want an extension of martial law because they ve yet to capture all alleged narco politicians with ties to the Maute Group

Lorenzana submits martial law recommendation to Duterte
Defense Secretary Delfin Lorenzana declines to disclose his recommendation so as not to preempt President Rodrigo Duterte

Hilbay urges SC to resolve petition to convene Congress on martial law
The Court can still decide regardless of the expiration of the 60 day period but the best time to decide is now says former solicitor general Florin Hilbay
PNP, AFP mull reducing scope of martial law
The AFP and PNP are set to submit their position paper asking for an extension of martial law

Troops retrieve remains of civilians allegedly executed in Marawi
The discovery of the remains puts the total number of slain civilians at 45 as of Thursday July 13

Duterte asked to lift martial law in Davao City
We cannot deny the slowdown especially in the tourism industry when martial law was declared in Mindanao says the president of the Davao City Chamber of Commerce

Majority back Mindanao martial law, but reject expansion – SWS poll
UPDATED While 57 of Filipinos support martial law in Mindanao majority also oppose expanding the declaration to the Visayas and Luzon

Marawi death toll tops 500
The AFP says 379 terrorists 89 soldiers and policemen and 39 civilians have been killed as of Sunday July 9 bringing the death toll to 507

Lawmakers slam Alvarez's proposal to extend martial law to 2022
Albay 1st District Representative Edcel Lagman says any extension shall be upon the initiative of the President

Military says 5-year martial law extension ‘too long’
Speaker Pantaleon Alvarez may have had other information for suggesting martial law remain in place until 2022 says AFP spokesman Restituto Padilla

Top defense officials briefed, assess battle in Marawi
The officials and ground commanders assess enemy strengths and weaknesses and how the military can adjust to these observations

Alvarez wants martial law in Mindanao until 2022
Five months or one year or two years is too short according to House Speaker Pantaleon Alvarez

Martial law narrative out of context, far-fetched – Leonen
There is no rebellion that justifies martial law There is terrorism that requires more thoughtful action says Supreme Court Associate Justice Marvic Leonen