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Martial Law in Mindanao

Mindanao checkpoints to continue even without martial law

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MANILA -- Checkpoint operations in Mindanao will continue despite the lifting of martial law by year-end. "Well definitely checkpoints are going to continue, after all even without the martial law, checkpoints are there," Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) spokesperson Marine Brig. Gen. Edgard Arevalo said in an interview with CNN Philippines' "The Source" … [Read more...] about Mindanao checkpoints to continue even without martial law

Martial Law lifting in Mindanao possible- Esperson

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DAVAO CITY  — There is a possibility that the implementation of martial law in Mindanao might be lifted, National Security Adviser Hermogenes Esperon Jr. said on Friday. In a press conference in Malacañang, Esperon said another extension of martial law in the war-torn region would no longer be necessary if Congress is able to pass a measure that amends Republic Act (RA) … [Read more...] about Martial Law lifting in Mindanao possible- Esperson

‘I will never declare martial law, except in Mindanao’: Duterte

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DAVAO CITY (August 7)  -- Contrary to what other Palace officials say about the Negros Island issue, President Rodrigo Duterte on Tuesday clarified he has no intention of declaring martial law in Negros Island despite the spate of killings there. “Let us make it clear. I will never declare martial law except in Mindanao,” Duterte said in his speech during the mass … [Read more...] about ‘I will never declare martial law, except in Mindanao’: Duterte

AFP to push for one-year martial law extension in Mindanao

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MANILA -- Outgoing Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) chief-of-staff Gen. Carlito Galvez Jr. on Monday said the military will recommend a year-long extension of martial law in Mindanao. "We have recommendations already, nakikita po namin ang lahat ng (we see that all) RPOC (Regional Peace and Order Councils) and also the local government units and even the Comelec … [Read more...] about AFP to push for one-year martial law extension in Mindanao

Mindanao LGUs seek consensus on Martial Law extension

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DAVAO CITY (November 7)-  The local government units in Southern region of Mindanao are seeking the consensus from residents on the possible extension of martial law in Mindanao after December 31. Armed Forces of the Philippines chief of staff, Gen. Carlito Galvez Jr., said that most of the residents from the areas in Mindanao are supportive of the extension, especially in … [Read more...] about Mindanao LGUs seek consensus on Martial Law extension