Rappler's latest stories on martial law in Mindanao
Martial law lifted in Mindanao, but guns still prohibited in Davao City
The Davao City government extends ban on carrying firearms until December 31, 2020
After 2 and a half years, martial law ends in Mindanao
(UPDATED) Security officials say Mindanao is stable enough to carry on without martial law, even as they still battle terrorist groups and communist rebels in some areas
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
Lifting of martial law will boost Davao City economy – Sara
The Davao City mayor welcomes the decision not to extend the Mindanao-wide martial rule
No extension of martial law in Mindanao, says Malacañang
(UPDATED) Martial law in Mindanao ends on December 31, 2019
Marawi local chiefs too dependent on soldiers due to martial law – civic leader
Moro Consensus Group leader Drieza Lininding cautions Marawi residents from getting too used to the 'abnormal' situation of martial law and suggests alternative security measures
Military supports 'selective martial law' in Mindanao
The Armed Forces of the Philippines says it supports Davao City Mayor Sara Duterte's 'recommendation' that the city be exempted from martial law
Sara Duterte wants martial law lifted in Davao City
The Davao City mayor will first get recommendations from the military and police before sending a City Council resolution to her father, President Rodrigo Duterte
Jolo bombing 'more reason' to retain martial law – Malacañang
The two recent major bombings in Mindanao are 'too little' to prove martial law has been ineffective, says Presidential Spokesperson Salvador Panelo
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Rights groups oppose another martial law extension in Mindanao
Father Allan Khen Apus of Movement Against Tyranny says there has been 'a marked increased of of human rights violations' in Mindanao since martial law started there
Enrile: No justifiable reason to declare nationwide martial law
On the issue of extending martial law again in Mindanao, former police chief Dela Rosa also claims in the same forum that it is far from Duterte’s mind
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#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?
Martial law helped lessen violence in ARMM – report
But the Conflict Alert 2018 report also points out that the Duterte administration's heavy security approach will not be enough to address violent conflicts in the southern region
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Duterte: Declaring martial law from Russia leaves 'dent' in my record
A day before the martial law and Marawi siege anniversary, President Rodrigo Duterte says it was 'painful' for him to declare martial law from outside the country
Duterte adviser prevails upon military to release arrested Lanao mayor
The military releases arrested Pantar Mayor Jabar Tago to the custody of a politician – Presidential Adviser Abdullah Daba Mama-o – despite evidence that he possessed high-powered firearms
[OPINION | Newspoint] The great sellout
If we think the ultimate danger is native, Marcos-style authoritarianism, we really have not been looking. What we stand to lose this time is not just our freedom, but our sovereignty, our identity, our very soul as a nation
SC ruling: 'Martial law ad infinitum' and a 'tragic repeat of 1972'
The SC majority says safeguards remain, and cites legal remedies for human rights like writs of amparo and habeas data
SC upholds constitutionality of martial law re-extension to 2018
(5th UPDATE) The Supreme Court votes 10-5 after oral arguments in January, where petitioners tried to argue that the 1987 Constitution does not provide any legal basis for a re-extension
Quality of PH democracy 'adversely affected' under Duterte – report
The Economist Intelligence Unit's Democracy Index 2017 also says President Rodrigo Duterte's continued attacks on media have worsened the press freedom situation in the Philippines
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
AFP lists 5 people who could be next ISIS emir in SE Asia
Defense and security officials appear before Supreme Court justices to defend the second extension of martial law in Mindanao
SC’s Bersamin pushes for broader criteria to declare martial law
Associate Justice Lucas Bersamin tells Christian Monsod, a drafter of the 1987 Constitution, that current version of the constitution has been ‘emasculated’
Leonen: Why no intel given to Congress during martial law deliberations?
Hearing oral arguments on martial law's extension, the Supreme Court associate justice says Malacañang cited threats from a minor operative of a terrorist group
SC orders DND, AFP, PNP chiefs to attend martial law oral arguments
Military chief General Rey Leonardo Guerrero attends the first day of the oral arguments on petitions against the extension of martial law in Mindanao
‘Do you wish Gigi Reyes to be freed?’ and other questions for Enrile
Not seen as often in public, reporters at the Sandiganbayan ask former senator Juan Ponce Enrile about martial law in Mindanao, his secret to staying strong at 93, and whether he wants freedom for former aide Gigi Reyes
Rosales, Hilbay join petitions vs martial law extension
Former Commission on Human Rights chairperson Etta Rosales and former solicitor general Florin Hilbay also file a motion for consolidation to join other petitions already scheduled for oral arguments next week
Calida: SC has no power to review martial law extension
Though the Supreme Court has retained its power to review martial law proclamations, Solicitor General Jose Calida says a proclamation is different from an extension
End martial law? Lorenzana warns vs another Marawi
(UPDATED) 'There is rebellion in Mindanao. Until the rebellion is quelled, there is reason to extend Martial Law and suspend the privilege of the writ of habeas corpus,' Solicitor General Jose Calida tells the Supreme Court
AFP won’t tolerate warring clans under martial rule in Mindanao
ARMM Assemblyman Zia Alonto Adiong says clan disputes must be resolved to maintain peace and stability under martial law in Mindanao
Agnes Callamard backs two Filipino UN experts hit by Malacañang
United Nations special rapporteur on extrajudicial killings Agnes Callamard defends fellow experts Victoria Tauli-Corpuz and Cecilia Jimenez-Damary
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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
Martial law in PJs, Trump and Honeylet: Behind the scenes in Malacañang 2017
What's the funny backstory to how Duterte's martial law proclamation was drafted? Which world leader was Bong Go's most memorable selfie partner? What did Duterte think about Trump's long handshake with Honeylet Avanceña?
Malacañang defends 'unpopular' martial law
Presidential Spokesperson Harry Roque reiterates the supposed need to extend martial law to allow the military to address the remnants of ISIS-inspired groups
‘War is over’: Majority disagree with martial law extension – SWS poll
The Social Weather Stations survey also finds 66% of Filipinos believe the armed forces 'can suppress the Maute group and Abu Sayaff even without martial law'
Duterte to military: We won't allow ISIS to succeed
'We will never allow the Islamic State to make the Philippines its regional center,' says President Rodrigo Duterte during the anniversary of the Philippine military
[OPINION | Newspoint] Lucky and dangerous
So, how far has Rodrigo Duterte taken us down the road to authoritarianism?
CHR: Address human rights violations under martial law in Mindanao
The Commission on Human Rights still believes that there is no need for martial law to address threats of terrorism and lawless violence
Duterte on nationwide martial law: All options on the table
(UPDATED) President Rodrigo Duterte says he will consider nationwide martial law if the New People's Army steps up attacks
Duterte thanks Congress for extending martial law in Mindanao
By granting his request, the lawmakers understood 'the plight of the Filipino,' says President Rodrigo Duterte
Malacañang urges Filipinos to support martial law extension in Mindanao
(UPDATED) 'We ask the public to stand behind the administration and rally behind our defenders to quell the continuing rebellion in Mindanao,' says Presidential Spokesman Harry Roque
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Marawi mayor backs extended martial law to 'keep terrorists away'
Marawi City Mayor Majul Gandamra supports President Rodrigo Duterte's request to Congress to extend martial law in Mindanao for a year
Thin crowd of protesters mobilize as Congress tackles martial law extension
(UPDATED) Less than 50 protesters from Akbayan party list assemble as Congress begins deliberations on the extension of martial law in Mindanao. Later in the day, the other faction of the Philippine left gathers about a hundred members, to hold its own protest
