Duterte thanks Congress for extending martial law in Mindanao
December 13, 2017
President Rodrigo Duterte extended his gratitude on Wednesday to Congress for approving his request to extend martial law and suspension of the privilege of the writ of habeas corpus in Mindanao for one year. “I would like to thank Congress
(UPDATE) Congress okays further extension of martial law for 1 year
December 13, 2017
The Philippine Congress voted on Wednesday to further extend the imposition of martial law and suspend the privilege of the writ of habeas corpus in Mindanao for one year to fully address rebellion in the region. Voting 240-27 during the joint session
Duterte warns using “rubber bullets” vs transport protesters
December 12, 2017
President Rodrigo Duterte said on Tuesday that he is equipping the military and the police with rubber bullets to face the protesters, particularly the left-leaning transport group opposing the public utility vehicle modernization program. In a speech in Malacanang, Duterte
Gov’t to go after those responsible in Dengvaxia mess
December 12, 2017
President Rodrigo Duterte has vowed to go after individuals who could be liable for the controversial P3.5-billion anti-dengue vaccine program. In a press briefing on Tuesday, Presidential Spokesperson Harry Roque said Duterte was just waiting for the results of the investigations
Duterte seeks further extension of martial law for 1 year to “quell completely” ongoing rebellion in Mindanao, to include Reds as target
December 11, 2017
President Rodrigo Duterte has asked Congress to extend the declaration of martial law and suspension of the writ of habeas corpus for another year or until Dec. 31, 2018 to “quell completely and put an end to an ongoing rebellion” in Mindanao.
Duterte to formally ask Congress to extend martial law for one year, official says
December 10, 2017
President Rodrigo Duterte is expected this week to formally ask Congress to further extend the imposition of martial law in Mindanao for one year, official said on Sunday. Executive Secretary Salvador Medialdea told reporters in a text message that Duterte’s
AFP confirms recommending extension of martial law in Mindanao due to remaining security threat
December 8, 2017
The Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) confirmed on Friday that it recommended the extension of martial law in Mindanao beyond December 31. In a press briefing in Malacanang, Brig. Gen. Restituto Padilla Jr. said the recommendation, which was forwarded to President Rodrigo
Philippines urges ICC not to allow self for political agenda, destabilize governments
December 8, 2017
The International Criminal Court should not allow itself to be used by some quarters to be a venue for their political agenda to destabilize governments, Presidential Spokesperson Harry Roque said. Roque made the call when he delivered a speech during
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