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MANILA, Philippines – President Rodrigo Duterte declared martial law in Mindanao on Tuesday, May 23, prompted by the attack of the Maute Group in Marawi City.
The announcement generated rapid-fire comments on social media, both negative and positive. This comes as no surprise, as martial law in the Philippines remains a hot-button topic after former dictator Ferdinand Marcos imposed it nationwide from 1972 to 1981.
Some netizens reacted to Duterte’s declaration with fear and indignation.
Mindanao is a huge place. Declaring martial law for the entire island group places countless civilians and innocents at risk of state abuse.
— Joshua Chen Young (@josh4everyoung) May 23, 2017
#Duterte‘s brand of justice: Vigilante Justice; his Rule of Law: Martial Law. He’s a signature away from becoming a full-fledged dictator!
— Francis B. Baraan (@MrFrankBaraan) May 14, 2017
Martial law was very traumatic to my Mom and her entire clan the last time it happened. This will bring back bad memories.
— metta alih anorsanas (@MettaAlih) May 23, 2017
Martial Law, revised or not, has NEVER been for the people.
— fr e sh a voca do (@caylfranco) May 23, 2017
A sudden announcement of Martial Law is triggering me. I’m scared to death. I don’t k ow how this thing happens please #PrayForTheWholeWorld
— infires.men (@unnieDarlene) May 23, 2017
Others, however, are cautiously in favor of the declaration.
Martial law would scare anyone in the Philippines. But I have put my trust in our President. I trust that he will not harm his homeland
— Juubin (@groweconomy_pls) May 23, 2017
Martial law was made for situations like these. Let’s just hope that this declaration will help diminish the situation in Marawi.
— Patricia (@_patriciaparas_) May 23, 2017
Pls lang. Martial Law is not a bad thing. This is a time of crisis.
— Julyanne Lomocso (@yanneeee) May 23, 2017
For the people who are deadass mad at Duterte about the Martial Law, PLEASE DO SHARE YOUR OWN WONDERFUL, MORE EFFECTIVE PLAN
— Brée (@rubiabrianna) May 23, 2017
Not today, yellowtards. Martial law in Marawi is necessary and let’s give the old man credit for being proactive and agile. #PrayForMarawi
— Poulla Dulay (@Poullala) May 23, 2017
Guys. Martial Law is only problematic IF ABUSED. There is a crisis happening and we need to trust our government to do their job.
— Mel (@mamamelf) May 23, 2017
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