Rizal Philippines
May 25, 2017
President Declares Martial law in Mindanao CNN
President Duterte declared martial law in Mindanao Tuesday evening 10 pm Manila time after reported terrorist activity by Maute group in Marawi City: take over of certain faclities, take over of certain barangay, burning of buildings including the Catholic church, taking of hostage. The declaration is good for 60 days and he has to make a report ot Congress within 48 hours
The President cut short his trip to Russia because of this development
There are varied reactions to this. The leftist group are against this They even insinuated that this will affect the on going peace process. My God, they have contributed to the destabilization in Mindanao because of the NPA frequent attacks in Mindanao. Fmr Sen Rene Saguisag is against the declaration, as well as some LP stalwarts who warned of vigilance.
Some experts on the away from the conflict expressed that the declaration was unnecessary since there is not state of rebellion yet (What do we call the Maute burning and take over of buildings and the alleged support from ISIS) ibinabandila na sa Iraq and mga nangyayari sa Mindanao
Experts give divergent view on martial law in Mindanao
Some arguments vs the martial law declaration is that this will drive away investors. However, how will investors come in if they are aware that govt is not doing anything to pacify the area. The military operations will finish once and for all in the words of the President all the security and troubles in Mindanao
This post supports the declaration of martial law in Mindanao. Tama lang. Parang belated pa nga
