Martial Law in Mindanao: What You Need To Know
President Rodrigo Duterte declared on May 23, 2017 Martial Law to the entire Island of Mindanao which includes Basilan, Sulu and Tawi-Tawi, for 60 days.
He declared Martial Law based on invasion and rebellion, grounds in accordance with Article VII Section 18 of 1987 Philippine Constitution.
What you need to know about the declaration of Martial Law in Mindanao
Within 48 hours,
The President shall submit a report in person or in writing to the Congress.
The Congress, voting jointly, by a vote of at least a majority of all its members may revoke such proclamation, which revocation shall not be set aside by the President.
The Supreme Court may review, in an appropriate proceeding filed by any citizen, the sufficiency of the factual basis of the proclamation of mar...