Rappler's latest stories on Mindanao martial law
Majority of Filipinos want martial law in Mindanao to expire by end-2019
A Social Weather Stations survey reports that 65% of Filipinos agree that martial law should end by December 31
Año supports end of Mindanao martial law
'Normalcy has returned to the entire region,' says Interior Secretary Eduardo Año, backing Defense Secretary Delfin Lorenzana's recommendation against another extension of martial law in Mindanao
Lorenzana recommends lifting martial law in Mindanao
‘It’s time to go back to normal,’ the defense chief says, adding that security forces can handle lingering threats without martial law
Lorenzana not inclined to recommend Mindanao martial law extension
The defense chief says he is waiting for the military and police to give their input, and President Duterte will still have the final say on the matter
Marawi rehab czar Del Rosario wants 4th martial law extension
Martial law creates a 'peace and order situation' that has helped with the pace of rehabilitation, says Marawi rehabilitation task force chief Eduardo del Rosario
Esperon says no need to extend martial law if Human Security Act is amended
Security officials are also considering the opinion of local government units in assessing whether another extension of martial law in Mindanao is needed
Martial law led to 2018 drop in violence in Muslim Mindanao – study
Any plan to lift martial law must come with an agreement among Mindanao leaders to control loose firearms, a major contributing factor to violence in the southern region, says International Alert Philippines
Davao City council asks President Duterte to lift martial law
This is in keeping with Mayor Sara Duterte's proposal, which she made last June after her discussion with ambassadors and officials of other countries
Esperon inclined to recommend 4th martial law extension
The National Security Adviser is also open to exempting some places in Mindanao from martial law
No rebellion charges filed in 2018 martial law, yet SC allows 3rd extension
In his dissent, Associate Justice Francis Jardeleza calls this accommodation of President Rodrigo Duterte ‘the Court’s seeming abdication of its duty’
Violence reports justifying martial law need not be correct – Bersamin
‘Accuracy is not the question here,’ says Chief Justice Lucas Bersamin, one of the 9 justices who outvoted original member in charge Justice Caguioa
Supreme Court upholds 3rd extension of Mindanao martial law
The en banc votes 9-4 to dismiss 4 petitions that questioned the third extension of martial law in Mindanao
PH reiterates ISIS threat in Supreme Court oral arguments
(UPDATED) Solicitor General Jose Calida insists 23 factions of Moro rebel groups have pledged allegiance to ISIS
Military to recommend ending martial law if enemy strength down to 30%
But with baselines and deadlines unclear, Associate Justice Marvic Leonen says it could mean that martial law can last until the end of Duterte’s term
'Prove this is rebellion,' Caguioa says of military martial law report
(UPDATED) Some incidents ‘seem to be for motives other than rebellion,’ says Associate Justice Benjamin Caguioa, the member-in-charge
European investors wary over Jolo bombing, martial law
The European Chamber of Commerce of the Philippines points out that safety is a top concern of companies eyeing investments in the country
Supreme Court compels DND to submit confidential 2018 martial law report
Justices want to assess whether the report can be tackled in the upcoming oral arguments, or if it warrants an executive session
Martial law 3rd extension: What new arguments will SC discuss?
(3rd UPDATE) What petitioners can hope for are new views from the new justices
[ANALYSIS] The economic fallacies surrounding martial law’s extension
The greatest danger in the repeated and poorly justified extension of martial law is that it’s a slippery slope to a similar declaration nationwide. Will Congress continue to throw all economic sense out the window?
Supreme Court to hold oral arguments on 2019 martial law extension
(UPDATED) The hearings are scheduled for January 22 and 23
Opposition lawmakers ask SC to void 3rd Mindanao martial law extension
The opposition bloc in the House of Representatives tell the High Court that the extension of martial law in Mindanao until the end of 2019 'mocks' the 1987 Constitution
[OPINION | Newspoint] Continuing martial law without continuing rebellion
How can an election conducted under martial law in Duterte's own home region be free or fair at all?
Military rule in Duterte's homeland
What has martial law in Mindanao accomplished so far?
'On what grounds?' Netizens question martial law extension in Mindanao
Restricting 'the freedom of many because of the radical minds of [a] few is too much,' says one Mindanaoan
CHR warns of danger in 'normalization' of Mindanao martial law
The Commission on Human Rights says the government can 'quell any threats without the need to invoke the extraordinary powers of martial law'
Malacañang thanks Congress for 3rd martial law extension
Extended military rule in Mindanao will allow the government to make 'substantial progress' in quelling 'rebellion' there, says Presidential Spokesperson Salvador Panelo
Martial law extension needed for 'public safety' – Mindanao congressmen
'If there are indeed abuses as what other sectors claim to, why are we, Mindanaons, still craving for the continued implementation of martial law?' asks Misamis Occidental 2nd District Representative Henry Oaminal
'Martial law cannot be the new norm in Mindanao' – Drilon, Escudero
Likening martial law to an antibiotic, Senate Minority Franklin Drilon says, 'It is resorted to only when ordinary over-the-counter drugs have ceased to work'
Congress extends martial law in Mindanao to end of 2019
(UPDATED) This is the third extension of martial law in Mindanao granted to President Rodrigo Duterte
Castro: I’m proof of martial law abuses in Mindanao
ACT Teachers Representative France Castro recalls her arrest in Talaingod, Davao del Norte, and what she described as 'laughable' charges of child abuse, human trafficking, and kidnapping were filed against her
Lorenzana: Fair, peaceful 2019 polls in Mindanao if martial law extended
Minority senators slam the government's reasoning that martial law makes it easy for the military, police, and local government units to carry out their mandate
No actual rebellion, no data to back martial law extension – lawmakers
Military chief Lieutenant General Benjamin Madrigal Jr says there is also no allocation in the proposed 2019 budget for another year-long extension of martial law in Mindanao
LIVE: Congress joint session on martial law extension in Mindanao for 2019
Watch live on Rappler as the Senate and the House of Representatives convene in a joint session to decide on President Duterte's request to extend martial law
[OPINION] Martial Law Part 4!
It’s beginning to look a lot like this administration is incapable of solving a problem, not because the AFP lacks the ability or the will to, but because the political leaders lack the political will or incentive to solve it
Senators raise legal issues on one-year martial law extension
Half of the incumbent senators will no longer be in office by June. Can they still vote on the proposed one-year extension of martial law in Mindanao?
DOCUMENT: Duterte asks Congress for another 1-year martial law extension in Mindanao
Congress is set to hold a joint session on Wednesday, December 12, to vote on the President's request
Duterte asks Congress for 1-year martial law extension
If lawmakers approve of this, Mindanao will be under martial law until December 31, 2019
Duterte approves ‘in principle’ recommendation for martial law extension
The Department of National Defense, military, and police are united in recommending a one-year extension of martial law in Mindanao
If Duterte asks, Arroyo to recommend 3rd Mindanao martial law extension
House Majority Leader Rolando Andaya says the input of lawmakers from Mindanao 'will carry much weight during the deliberations' on another martial law extension in the region
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Mindanao residents slam AFP, PNP recommendation to extend martial law
Groups say martial law has supposedly led to an increase in fake charges and abuses against community members
AFP, PNP to recommend Mindanao martial law extension
'There is really a clamor for the extension considering that the terrorism is still lurking in the area,' says Armed Forces of the Philippines chief General Carlito Galvez Jr
Some Mindanao governors, mayors back martial law extension
'I know na ito ang makakabuti dito sa amin. We are thankful na may martial law,' says Tacurong City Mayor Lina Montilla in supporting the third extension of martial law in the region
Martial law 'needed' because anti-terror law outdated – Año
'Walang gumagamit ng Human Security Act,' says Interior and Local Government Secretary Eduardo Año
Galvez says gains in Mindanao 'cannot be sustained' without martial law
AFP chief Carlito Galvez Jr supports another extension of martial law to make victory 'complete' and achievements in Mindanao 'irreversible'
Dureza says martial law extension good for Bangsamoro plebiscite
Extending martial law in Mindanao until after the Bangsamoro Organic Law plebiscite on January 21, 2019, could help ensure its success, says Chief Peace Adviser Jesus Dureza
Extend Mindanao martial law? It failed to address human dignity – Gutoc
Maranao leader and senatorial hopeful Samira Gutoc says peace movements at the grassroots, coupled with help from government, will help bring peace in Mindanao
#TheLeaderIWant: Samira Gutoc on Mindanao representation in the Senate
How will Samira Gutoc show the rest of the country that a Maranao like her can help address their most pressing problems – from high prices of goods to extrajudicial killings?
Luzon officials to join Duterte in Mindanao martial law meeting
'Kasi meron din tayong problema sa Luzon eh, meron ding mga affected areas, communist-affected areas sa Luzon,' says DILG Secretary Eduardo Año
Año backs another martial law extension in Mindanao
Interior and Local Government Secretary Eduardo Año says he has received feedback from Mindanaoans wanting to prolong military rule in the island region
