Rappler's latest stories on martial law 2017
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
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Supreme Court affirms martial law in Mindanao
Newly-appointed Associate Justices Andres Reyes Jr and Alexander Gesmundo join the majority and vote to affirm the decision
No more extension of martial law in Mindanao – minority senators
President Rodrigo Duterte will decide on whether or not to seek another extension of martial law in Mindanao in the next two weeks, says his spokesperson
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
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
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
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
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
Removal of local execs' power over cops 'in support of martial law'
Philippine National Police Chief Ronald dela Rosa says the Napolcom resolution is meant to give the martial law administrator a free hand in deploying police units in Mindanao
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
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FACT CHECK: Errors in papers revoking execs' power over cops
Dead mayors former officials and even losing 2016 bets are among the erroneous entries in two Napolcom resolutions
Air strikes target high-rise snipers in Marawi
Snipers in high rise buildings are the main problem facing Philippine forces battling to crush pro Islamic State fighters in Marawi
Opposition lawmakers to contest SC martial law ruling
Albay 1st District Representative Edcel Lagman says they will expose serious errors in the majority decision of the Supreme Court when they file a motion for reconsideration
SC retains right to review martial law proclamations
That s the best part of the decision The Court made it clear that it had the power to review the President s decision says a legal expert of the SC ruling on the petitions against martial law in Mindanao
DILG mulls returning to Mindanao officials power over cops
The DILG s acting chief says they are reviewing and correcting the pronouncements made during a June 8 resolution
Sereno, Carpio opinions: Watch Duterte's martial law closely
Chief Justice Maria Lourdes Sereno says President Rodrigo Duterte must not be allowed to broaden the use of martial law to solve other social ills
Drilon hits Panelo: Only Congress can extend martial law
Huwag naman sana nating lokohin ang taumbayan Senate Minority Leader Franklin Drilon tells Chief Presidential Legal Counsel Salvador Panelo who said Duterte can just declare martial law again if Proclamation No 216 is not extended
SC ruling: Duterte can put 'entire PH' under martial law
UPDATED But the Supreme Court states that the Constitution has provided sufficient safeguards against possible abuses of the Commander in Chief s powers
Leonen: Lone dissenter in SC martial law ruling
UPDATED We should have the courage to never again clothe authoritarianism in any disguise with the mantle of constitutionality Leonen says in his dissenting opinion
AFP engineers to help rebuild Marawi
The 52nd and 54th Army Engineer Brigades will be the core units to be deployed once reconstruction efforts can begin in the city
