Rappler's latest stories on state of lawlessness
Duterte warns of martial law in Mindanao if violence escalates
President Rodrigo Duterte who has made similar threats in the past tells Mindanao officials that if he is compelled to declare martial law in the region it may last for 20 days or one year
Duterte: Martial law futile, will 'burden' the innocent
Okay na ako sa state of lawlessness President Rodrigo Duterte says in an interview with Rappler s Maria Ressa
Maute attacks: Lorenzana says no reason to suspend habeas corpus
Defense Secretary Delfin Lorenzana says he will advise against any move to suspend the writ of habeas corpus as the situation in the country is still under control
Trillanes mocks Duterte: Why consider martial law now?
Akala ko ba 3 to 6 months lang kaya niya nang tapusin ang drug problem or else mag re resign siya? Tapos ngayon kailangan na mag martial law? Anyare? Nag supermoon? says Senator Antonio Trillanes IV
Palace taps Coast Guard to implement state of nat'l emergency
Memorandum Order No 4 expands the implementing guidelines of the state of national emergency ordering the Philippine Coast Guard to intensify enforcement of maritime security
Police checkpoints: What is and isn’t allowed
Rappler visited a checkpoint in Taguig City and spoke to a police officer to find out what is – and isn’t – allowed at police and military checkpoints
Police checkpoints 101: How do checkpoints work?
For police and military this means increased visibility along major streets and thoroughfares and in crowded places like malls
How cities, provinces are tightening security after Davao blast
Rappler lists localities where authorities have added police patrols set up checkpoints and increased security measures
Dela Rosa orders 24/7 nationwide checkpoints
The Philippine National Police provides the public with a list of checkpoint procedures and reminds its personnel to observe the general guidelines
Reward for Davao blast suspects raised to P3M
While the reward for information on the suspects stays at P1 million the reward for their arrest is now P2 million says the Davao City government
Davao blast: What we know so far
Police are now hunting down one suspect and at least 3 persons of interest
PH stocks dip over security concerns, political 'uncertainty'
The Philippine Stock Exchange index PSEi closes at 7 619 10 on Wednesday September 7 – its lowest since July 27
PH state of lawlessness to have limited impact on credit rating – Moody's
While the credit rating agency doesn t see any risk in the short term it warns that increasingly controversial law and order policies could detract attention from economic reforms
State of nat'l emergency: More police, military in malls, train stations
UPDATED The Palace releases guidelines for implementing President Duterte s declaration of state of national emergency on account of lawless violence
Investors play wait-and-see on Davao blast, Duterte's ASEAN meet
Analysts say investors are closely monitoring developments both inside and outside the country as President Rodrigo Duterte makes his international debut at the ASEAN Summit
Palace releases proclamation on state of nat'l emergency
2ND UPDATE In issuing Proclamation 55 Malacañang cites credible threats of further terror attacks and other similar acts of violence by lawless elements in other parts of the country including the metropolitan areas
Dela Rosa: ‘We relaxed a bit and terrorists outplayed us’
Terrorism is like a play off series Naisahan nila kami Maiisahan din naming sila and ultimately ang gobyerno ang magcha champion says the PNP chief
Arroyo on Duterte, war on drugs, Zika | 6PM wRap
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Nograles asks congressmen to donate to Davao blast victims
Davao City 1st District Representative Karlo Nograles urges his fellow congressmen to each donate P5 000
Duterte signs state of nat'l emergency proclamation
UPDATED Executive Secretary Salvador Medialdea confirms President Rodrigo Duterte signed a proclamation declaring a state of national emergency on account of lawless violence
WATCH: Heightened security in Davao City after blast
More law enforcers patrol the streets and conduct inspections on the first weekday since the deadly explosion
Who's behind the Davao bombing?
In 2016 the Abu Sayyaf s senior ideological leader pledged allegiance to ISIS and videos and statements about PH are spread by ISIS central propaganda groups
Arroyo: Duterte did 'right thing' by declaring state of lawlessness
When I used to have those problems in Mindanao I used to ask President Duterte to handle it for me And he handled it very well for me says former president Gloria Macapagal Arroyo
Davao blast, Scarborough Shoal, Mother Teresa | 12PM wRap
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Sara Duterte: P2M for info, arrest of blast suspects
3rd UPDATE The mayor says P1 million will go to those who provide information on the suspects while another P1 million will go to whoever could bring the suspects to authorities
De Lima on Davao blast: Don't paint picture of conspiracy
The senator also urges the public to remind the government of the limits of its power and call out any abuse that could arise
House leaders condemn Davao City blast
House Speaker Pantaleon Alvarez and the leaders of the majority and minority blocs issue a resolution expressing outrage over the deadly attack
No curfew under 'state of lawlessness' – DND chief
Defense Secretary Delfin Lorenzana s statement comes after Communications Secretary Martin Andanar says curfews will certainly be implemented in Davao City Sulu and Basilan
Empty streets, full funeral homes on weekend after Davao City blast
On the Sunday after the blast roads and public places lack the usual crowds but memorial chapels are full of mourners
Davao blast: 'We can, we must' stand up now
It isn t fear that grips the streets of Davao City after Friday night It s shock uncertainty
How 'state of lawlessness' was miscommunicated
The conflicting statements about the state of lawlessness declared by the President leave the public in a state of confusion Who s responsible?
Countries issue travel warnings after Davao bombing
At least 5 countries issue travel warnings after the Davao City explosion that killed 14 and left more than 60 others wounded
Dela Rosa: Not time to point fingers
Davao regional police assure locals that the city and its neighboring provinces are safe
Abe to Duterte: Japan stands in solidarity with PH
Japan stands with the Philippines when Your Excellency and people of the Philippines are overcoming this difficulty in solidarity Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe says in a message to President Duterte
PNP chief: IED caused Davao blast
UPDATED Davao region police are tracking down 4 persons of interest – two men and two women – whose sketches have yet to be released to the public
Police tighten security in Cebu, Central Visayas after Davao blast
While there have been no specific threats made on the second largest metropolitan area in the Philippines police officials say they will not be complacent in ramping up security in the region
State of lawlessness meant to keep things 'under control'
San Beda Graduate School of Law Dean Fr Ranhilio Aquino says that President Duterte s declaration of a state of lawlessness does not in any way entail the curtailment of any of our freedoms and liberties
Police visibility increases in Metro after Davao blast
The Armed Forces of the Philippines also assures the public: There will be no independent military operations to be conducted We will always be in tandem with the PNP
IN PHOTOS: Blast in Davao City
Witnesses say they heard a loud bang and saw smoke from the site of the explosion a massage area in the market
DSWD to provide stress debriefing after Davao blast
The DSWD will also coordinate with local government authorities on additional measures that need to be taken Social Welfare Secretary Judy Taguiwalo says
After Davao blast, AFP on heightened alert in Metro
The AFP is already mobilizing around 400 personnel that will be under the Joint Task Force National Capital Region
Business groups react to 'state of lawlessness'
It can be seen in two ways: a means to step up the campaign against drugs and terrorism as well as a threat to potential investors
Lawmakers condemn Davao blast, reaffirm support for Duterte
UPDATED Congressmen call for continued public support for President Rodrigo Duterte who has declared a nationwide state of lawlessness but a few of their colleagues caution against the declaration
PNP, AFP 'cannot run the country,' senator says
UPDATED This comes after President Rodrigo Duterte invited the AFP and PNP to run the country in accordance with my specifications under a state of lawlessness
Stars offer prayers after Davao explosion
Vice Ganda apl de ap Gary Valenciano and many more speak up after an explosion in Davao kills at least 14 people
Davao blast: Man leaves backpack after massage
At least 15 of the more than 60 wounded go through surgery
Making sense of Duterte's declaration of state of lawlessness
For now Duterte s declaration does not appear to lead us to a slippery slope But we must be vigilant
Robredo condemns Davao explosion: 'Senseless and criminal act'
Other officials slam the attack on Davao city including ARMM Governor Mujiv Hataman who says the Abu Sayyaf – which has claimed responsibility for the attack – has again proven to be the biggest traitor of Islam
Duterte cancels Brunei trip after Davao City blast
UPDATED Filipinos in Brunei are told that Duterte s visit has been postponed
CBCP on Davao blast: Respond with peace, not vengeance
Violence shocks us Acts of terrorism jolt us When fellowmen die a part of our humanity dies too CBCP president Archbishop Socrates Villegas says
