PNP admits 'security lapses' in Sultan Kudarat
Despite martial law in Mindanao, PNP spokesman Benigno Durana, says 'obviously, there were gaps in the security measures'
SC martial law ruling 'enables rise of an emboldened authoritarian' – Leonen
'The majority’s decision in this case aligns us towards the same dangerous path. It erodes this Court’s role as our society’s legal conscience,' says Supreme Court Associate Justice Marvic Leonen
NPA conflict may be used as ground for 'perpetual martial law'
'This precedent dangerously suggests a perpetual violation of people's constitutional rights,' says Supreme Court Associate Justice Benjamin Caguioa in his dissenting opinion on the re-extension of martial law in Mindanao
SC ruling: 'Martial law ad infinitum' and a 'tragic repeat of 1972'
The SC majority says safeguards remain, and cites legal remedies for human rights like writs of amparo and habeas data
SC upholds constitutionality of martial law re-extension to 2018
(5th UPDATE) The Supreme Court votes 10-5 after oral arguments in January, where petitioners tried to argue that the 1987 Constitution does not provide any legal basis for a re-extension
SC sets new round of oral arguments on martial law
(3rd UPDATE) The oral arguments will be held on January 16 and 17
PNP chief Dela Rosa asks: 'Why fear martial law?'
'Desisyon niya 'yan, hindi ko siya papangunahan, it is dependent on his own determination. Anyway, bakit, takot na takot ba kayo sa martial law?,' asks PNP chief Ronald dela Rosa
[EDITORIAL] #AnimatED: Isang taon pang batas militar sa lupang ipinangako
Malinaw pa sa sikat ng araw, inilalayo ng isang taong batas militar sa Mindanao ang Pilipinas sa kanlungan ng demokrasya at inilalapit sa kahibangan ng isang diktadura
Duterte on nationwide martial law: All options on the table
(UPDATED) President Rodrigo Duterte says he will consider nationwide martial law if the New People's Army steps up attacks
LIST: How the House voted on martial law extension in Mindanao
How did your representative vote on the request to extend martial law in Mindanao?
For the second time, Sulu lawmaker pushes for nationwide martial law
Kausug Tausug Representative Shernee Abubakar Tan says the 'good' experience of Mindanao under martial rule should be replicated in Luzon and Visayas
Congress extends martial law in Mindanao to end of 2018
After 4 hours of deliberations, lawmakers grant the request of President Rodrigo Duterte to extend martial law in Mindanao by a year to 'totally eradicate' Islamic State-inspired terror groups
#ThewRap: Things you need to know, December 13, 2017
Hello! Here's a roundup of news you need to know this Wednesday.
Dimaporo questions removal of local officials' power over cops
The National Police Commission earlier stripped some Mindanao local chief executives of their power over police, citing various reasons
Other presidents did not declare martial law despite rebellion – Pangilinan
In response, Executive Secretary Salvador Medialdea says President Rodrigo Duterte is different from his predecessors, and 'what we have on hand is the 2017 situation'
Marawi mayor backs extended martial law to 'keep terrorists away'
Marawi City Mayor Majul Gandamra supports President Rodrigo Duterte's request to Congress to extend martial law in Mindanao for a year
Why 1-year martial law extension? Security officials give different answers
Buhay Representative Lito Atienza argues that the request goes against the 'intention' of the framers of the 1987 Constitution 'that never again should any president be allowed to utilize martial law indefinitely'
Drilon: Martial law extension 'prelude' to PH-wide declaration?
Deputy Executive Secretary Menardo Guevarra does not discount the possibility, saying it will all depend on 'factual circumstances' as defined by the 1987 Constitution
Medialdea: Not 'unlimited martial law' but 'unlimited peace'
Executive Secretary Salvador Medialdea says a year-long martial law extension in Mindanao will help security forces address the 'ongoing security concerns and continuing acts of rebellion' in Mindanao
LIVE: Congress joint session on martial law extension in Mindanao
Watch live on Rappler as the Senate and the House of Representatives convene in a joint session to decide on President Rodrigo Duterte's request to extend martial law
Jetlagged? Dela Rosa forgets PNP-suggested martial law time frame
'Kararating ko lang. Hindi ko pa alam kung ilang years ba 'yung kwan,' the visibly fazed top cop tells reporters, when asked why he favored an extension of martial rule in Mindanao
Alvarez tells critics of martial law extension: Go to Mindanao
House Speaker Pantaleon Alvarez, who also comes from Mindanao, says he supports President Rodrigo Duterte's request for martial law to be extended there
Robredo trusts military on martial law extension in Mindanao
But Vice President Leni Robredo says lawmakers should ask the government about its specific plans for the rehabilitation and security of Marawi City, and how the declaration of martial law would help
Duterte's proposed martial law extension also targets NPA
President Rodrigo Duterte details alleged atrocities committed by the New People's Army to justify his request for another extension of martial law
Bayan Muna warns of graft, corruption if martial law extended
'The mentioned reasons in [the President's] letter do not warrant an extension of martial law as the same can be addressed by normal police and military powers,' says Bayan Muna Representative Carlos Zarate
Congress to hold joint session on martial law extension
The Senate and the House of Representatives will tackle the request of President Rodrigo Duterte on Wednesday, December 13
'Mas masaya': Pacquiao favors martial law extension in Mindanao
(UPDATED) But Senate Minority Leader Franklin Drilon opposes it saying it is unconstitutional and has no factual basis
Duterte asks Congress for 1-year martial law extension
The extension is needed for the 'total eradication' of ISIS-inspired terror groups and 'communist terrorists,' says President Rodrigo Duterte
Lagman on Duterte's martial law extension: violation of Constitution
Representative Edcel Lagman argues there's no more basis for an extension of martial law in Mindanao
IN PHOTOS: On Human Rights Day, groups urge Filipinos to fight tyranny
The groups condemn alleged human rights violations linked to President Rodrigo Duterte's drug war, as well as the imposition of martial law in Mindanao
Duterte to ask Congress for 1-year martial law extension
(UPDATED) President Rodrigo Duterte once again wants martial law in Mindanao extended
No more extension of martial law in Mindanao – minority senators
President Rodrigo Duterte will decide on whether or not to seek another extension of martial law in Mindanao in the next two weeks, says his spokesperson
LOOK: Protesters bring shovels near Marcos grave
'Unearth the dictator,' says an anti-Marcos group a year after the late dictator Ferdinand Marcos was given a hero's burial
Marcos not a hero, critics assert a year after hero's burial
'Honors undeserved do not transform the undeserving,' says former solicitor general Florin Hilbay
'Buwan at Baril' returns onstage at PETA Theater Center
The Freedom from Debt Coalition and Sugid Productions announce a rerun of the play by Chris Millado
WATCH: What are millennials fighting for?
Millennials share why they joined the protest on the 45th anniversary of the declaration of Martial Law
De Lima slams Duterte in two September 21 protests
Despite her detention, Senator Leila de Lima participates in the biggest opposition gatherings so far under President Rodrigo Duterte
WATCH: Songs of protest to remember horrors of Martial Law
On Thursday, September 21, Filipinos stand up for their rights in various ways – including through art and music
Nuns and priests to Duterte: 'Magpo-protesta kami hangga't kailangan'
'Kailangan nating iparating sa pamamagitan ng pagdalo at pakikisama rito para marinig, at sana marinig nga, na maitama ang dapat na maitama dahil binigay natin sa kanya ang boto ng bayan,' says Colegio de San Juan de Letran rector Fr Clarence Marquez
Churches show force in biggest rally under Duterte
From Catholics to Aglipayans to Born Again Christians, church members say the killings in the war on drugs contradict the commandments of God
On the 45th Martial Law anniversary, SPIT Manila talks about the value of presence
In a world saturated with outspoken keyboard activists, these artists are keeping the true spirit of protest alive
Martial Law anniversary protests: Millennials own the fight
Young people show up at protest rallies across the country on September 21 to stand up and fight for human rights and freedoms for their generation
Cops scramble to pin down real numbers in pro-Duterte rally
The PNP National Capital Region Police Office (NCRPO) counts the Plaza Miranda rally to peak at 7,000 while the Manila Police District (MPD) tallies more than double, recording 16,000
How millennials protested on Sept 21 – from streets to social media
Hashtags #NeverAgain, #ManlabanTayo, #DayofProtest, and #LunetaRally trend the whole day of September 21
Luneta protesters urge Duterte to stop killings, halt return to dictatorship
The loudest and most repeated call at the Luneta was for President Rodrigo Duterte to end the drug war and assure Filipinos he will not expand coverage of martial law
Only a moron would say I 'surrendered' to Marcoses – Duterte
Anti-martial law groups launch protests on Thursday comparing President Rodrigo Duterte to Marcos, who is also notorious for human rights violations under his regime
Rody's cube: Duterte's many faces burn on Martial Law anniversary
The effigy depicts the 'different faces' of President Rodrigo Duterte whom the militant protesters now describe as an authoritarian leader in the mold of Marcos
Through 'Ka Pepe,' Sereno reflects on human rights in PH
Chief Justice Maria Lourdes Sereno raises the challenges confronting human rights today, as a monument of the late Jose 'Ka Pepe' Diokno is unveiled on the 45th anniversary of Martial Law
IN PHOTOS: PH stars remember the 45th anniversary of Martial Law
Agot Isidro, Pen Medina, Saab Magalona, and more perform and participate in the protests to remember the declaration of Martial Law
Indigenous peoples march to ask Duterte to lift martial law in Mindanao
Some 2,000 members of minority groups join the Mendiola rally on September 21, telling stories of how government troops have attacked their schools and communities
