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BY GLENDA SOLOGASTOA
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Thursday, May 25, 2017
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ILOILO City – “Let’s give the President a chance.”
That’s Gov. Arthur Defensor Sr. reacting to the declaration of martial law in Mindanao following the attack of the Maute terrorist group in Marawi City on Tuesday.
“The situation there is serious. Declaring martial law is needed to restore order in the area,” said Defensor.
The President’s action was reasonable under the circumstances prevailing in Mindanao, the governor added.
The martial law in Mindanao will be for 60 days. The President, however, said this could be extended depending on the situation on the ground.
“Congress will also scrutinize the martial law declaration. Within 48 hours from the time of the declaration, he would ask Congress to approve it,” Defensor further explained.
Under the Constitution, Congress has the power to revoke the President’s declaration of martial law.
“Ang problem sa Mindanao is very serious. The peace and order problem there should be addressed immediately by the President and I think the only way to do that is by declaring martial law provided it’s only for a limited period,” said Defensor.
The President was open to the possibility of expanding the martial law to the Visayas.
But Defensor said there is no peace and order problem in the Visayas./PN
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