From Presidential Spokesperson Ernie Abella – On Speaker Alvarez’ remarks to extend martial law in Mindanao until 2022
Speaker Alvarez has clarified that his remarks to extend martial law until 2022 is his personal opinion.
Tag: Martial Law
From Presidential Spokesperson Ernie Abella – On the SC martial law ruling
The High Court has spoken: Proclamation 216 is constitutional.
Palace allays fears of abuses under Mindanao martial law, welcomes CHR’s statement on zero rights violations
Malacañang on Sunday, June 18, welcomed the statement of the Commission on Human Rights (CHR) that has been no incident of human rights abuses reported since President Rodrigo Duterte placed Mindanao under martial law last month.
From Presidential Spokesperson Ernie Abella – On martial law’s impact on tourism
We understand the concern of foreign tourists. Safety is on top of their minds.
From Presidential Spokesperson Ernie Abella – On PRRD statement that he did not ask for US assistance
The President has already made clear in his media interview in Cagayan de Oro that as the Commander-in-Chief he allowed the Department of National Defense and the Armed Forces of the Philippines to decide on matters pertaining to martial law.
From Presidential Spokesperson Ernie Abella – On Resorts World Manila and Martial Law
All indications in the Resorts World Manila point to a criminal act by an apparently emotionally disturbed individual.
Martial Law’s First General Order Released
Malacanan on Thursday issued General Order No. 1, which put into effect Proclamation No. 216 or the declaration of martial law in Mindanao.
DND: martial law declaration in Mindanao is imperative
The Department of National Defense said that President Duterte’s imposition of martial law in Mindanao is imperative stressing it is necessary to solve the security concerns in the region once and for all.
From Presidential Spokesperson Ernie Abella – On 15 Senators expressing support for Proclamation 216
We thank the Senate for its resolution expressing support to the President’s declaration of martial law in Mindanao.
From Presidential Spokesperson Ernie Abella – On Martial Law critics
The President’s focus is on addressing the terrorist threat in Mindanao, not on the misguided commentaries of critics.
From Presidential Spokesperson Ernie Abella – On Mindanao Bishops and Martial Law
Cardinal Quevedo, Archbishop of Cotabato, in behalf of the bishops of Mindanao, has released a statement that they are not rejecting martial law.
From Presidential Spokesperson Ernie Abella – On the Mindanao Bishop’s support for Martial Law
Ozamiz City Archibishop Martin Jumoad has expressed support of martial law, saying, “it is vital that government restores peace and order in Lanao del Sur”, risking his popularity in certain quarters. Placing his diocesan’s well being above all else, he also encourages the citizens to be extra careful and to cooperate with the military.
Abella: The rest of the country is doing very well
Davao City — Malacañang on Friday, May 26 assured that the country’s economy will weather effects of the declaration of martial law in Mindanao.
Duterte declares Martial Law in Mindanao, cuts short Russia trip MOSCOW, Russia
President Rodrigo Roa Duterte has declared Martial Law in Mindanao following the violence happening in Marawi City.
From Presidential Spokesperson Ernie Abella – On Martial Law in the entire island of Mindanao
In order to suppress lawless violence and rebellion and for public safety, it is necessary to declare Martial Law in the entire island of Mindanao, including Sulu, Jolo and Tawi-Tawi for a period of 60 days.
Claims of martial law victims processed
The Human Rights Victims’ Claims Board (HRVCB) has accelerated the process of evaluating and releasing of claims of martial law victims as part of its commitment to President Rodrigo Roa Duterte to expedite the release of claims.
From Secretary Martin Andanar on PRRD’s Martial Law Remarks before the Davao City Chamber of Commerce and Industry, 15 Jan. 2017
The President has categorically said no to martial law. He even made a pronouncement saying that martial law did not improve the lives of the Filipinos.
