Martial Law

Lorenzana mum on martial law, Guerrero extension

MANILA -- Department of National Defense (DND) Secretary Delfin Lorenzana refused to comment on the possible extension of martial law in Mindanao and Gen. Rey Leonard Guerrero’s term as Armed Forces...

Mindanao stability main basis for ML extension: AFP

MANILA -- The stability of Mindanao will be the primary basis in extending martial law in the region, Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) spokesperson, Major Gen. Restituto Padilla, said Saturday. "Well,...

Martial law extension ok only in parts of Mindanao: prelate

MANILA -- Marawi Bishop Edwin dela Pena is in favor of extending martial law in Mindanao but only in areas where tensions are reported. “For me, it is unwise to put the...

Martial law extension needs Congress approval: Drilon

MANILA -- Senate Minority Leader Franklin Drilon said that the recommendation of the Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) to possibly extend martial law in Mindanao anew will need the approval...

AFP: Marawi on the road to normalcy

Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) Spokesperson Major General Restituto Padilla, Jr. assured that Marawi is on the road to normalcy with rehabilitation and clearing operations now progressing. "We have opened nine...

AFP: No more Maute Group stragglers in Marawi City

MANILA -- The military is inclined to believe that there are no more Maute Group stragglers remaining in the environs of war-torn Marawi City. This was bared by Armed Forces of the...

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