Opposition Sen. Francis “Kiko” Pangilinan on Thursday (June 1) likened the Duterte administration’s handling of its media arm to that of the Marcos era during the time when martial law was first imposed in the country.
Human rights lawyers, led by the remaining MABINI members of the Marcos era, plan to challenge President Rodrigo Duterte’s declaration of martial law before the Supreme Court.
The House of Representatives has created a trust fund for the civilian and military casualties of the ongoing clash between government forces and the terrorist Maute group in Marawi City.
The attack by the Maute group in Marawi City appear to constitute only insurrection or even probably sedition, martial law victims’ lawyer and veteran Sen. Rene Saguisag said Thursday (June 1).
House leaders led by Speaker Pantaleon Alvarez hit the road Thursday (June 1) for a six-day inspection of the highways and roads in Northern Luzon.
Senator Risa Hontiveros scoffed at Presidential Communications Operations Office (PCOO) for attempting to “campaign” for the imposition of martial law and for the errors in stories and photos of State-run Philippine News Agency (PNA).
Terrorist leader Isnilon Hapilon has evaded the military in the past but can he be neutralized by the military now under the implementation of martial law in Mindanao?
Now is not the time to point fingers over the death of 11 soldiers in the military airstrike in Marawi City, Senators Antonio Trillanes IV and Panfilo Lacson said Thursday (June 1).
Politikos saddened by ‘friendly fire’ casualties in Marawi
Former Senate President Aquilino “Nene” Pimentel Jr. has opposedthe stand taken by his son and namesake on the issue of convening Congress into a joint session to discuss martial law, saying it is required under the Constitution.
