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in NewsDuterte asks to extend martial law until end of December 2017; senators react
President Rodrigo Duterte requested to extend the martial law in Mindanao until December 31, 2017, garnering varied reactions from the senators. Presidential Spokesman Ernesto Abella announced on July 18 that Duterte sent a letter to Congress asking a martial law extension because of the rebellion in Mindanao. His martial law proclamation will expire on July […] More
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in BustedBusted: US and 17 other countries banned anti-Marcos book? Story was published by fake news site
Raissa Robles’ Marcos Martial Law: Never Again book has allegedly been banned from the United States and 17 other countries for having “several serious issues with the book,” as reported by a blog. [ads2] According to thephpride.blogspot.com (Pinoy Pride), the book was banned from being published and distributed in America and other countries, such as […] More
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in BustedBusted: President Duterte claims he’s 2nd PH president to declare martial law but it’s not true
Has President Rodrigo Duterte forgotten about our country’s history when he said that he was the second Philippine president to declare martial law? [ads2] While making a speech before the soldiers of the 1st Mechanized Infantry Brigade of the Philippine Army in Sultan Kudarat, the President claimed that he was the second president of the […] More
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in NewsTV producer posts photos of Filipino soldiers praying in Marawi, says ‘no need to lift photos from Honduras’
There are actual photos of Filipino soldiers praying, said a television producer, hence there is no need to use the photos of Honduran soldiers. [ads2] TV5 producer Katrina Elaine Alba posted two different photos of Philippine Scout Rangers with heads bowed and eyes closed while praying in Marawi City and a ranger’s backpack with a […] More
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in NewsFeel safe in Mindanao? Netizen says ‘your experience can’t represent the experience of others’
Taking to Facebook to urge people not to assume that their condition and experiences in Mindanao apply to all the residents of Mindanao, Omid Siahmard said, “Your experience can’t represent the experience of others, but your voice can.” [ads2] While you might feel safe under the martial law in Mindanao, that might not exactly be […] More
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in NewsThink Martial Law is good? You might think that way because of your privileged position – netizen
What do you think of martial law? Netizens have both positive and negative reactions to President Rodrigo Duterte’s declaration of Martial Law in Mindanao after the conflict between government troops and the Maute group erupted in Marawi City. [ads2] Some feared the declaration. A sudden announcement of Martial Law is triggering me. I'm scared to […] More
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in BustedBusted: CJ Sereno orders Mindanao courts to disobey Duterte’s martial law declaration? Misleading headline!
After President Rodrigo Duterte’s declaration of martial law, the Filipino citizens and lawmakers have opposing reactions. Now, some blogs are claiming that Supreme Court Chief Justice Maria Lourdes Sereno ordered the Mindanao courts to “disobey” the President’s martial law proclamation. [ads2] The story has been shared thousands of times after it was posted by Facebook […] More
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in NewsKnow your rights under Martial Law
[ads2] The human rights lawyers organization, Free Legal Assistance Group (FLAG), made and updated a primer on your rights under the Martial Law. It was first distributed during the Marcos regime, updated during the proclamation of Martial Law by former President Gloria Arroyo in 2001 and in 2006. Now, it is being published after President […] More
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in NewsWhat does the 1987 PH Constitution say about martial law?
President Rodrigo Duterte declared Martial Law over Mindanao late evening on May 23 while he was on official visit in Russia hours after a local terrorist group burned several installations in Marawi City. It will last for 60 days. [ads2] Netizens have mixed reactions to the declaration of martial law in Mindanao, with some terrified […] More
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in NewsPhotographer shares dramatic photos during violent 1984 rally against Marcos
As thousands of people held a rally at Luneta Park on November 25 to protest the burial of the late dictator Ferdinand Marcos Sr. at the Libingan ng mga Bayani, it was generally a peaceful rally despite the rains. People were able to voice out what they felt about the burial through the signs that […] More
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in NewsMartial Law victims should move on? Nene Pimentel says it’s the Marcoses who should do the moving on
Former Senator Aquilino “Nene” Pimentel Jr. has something to say to those who opposed the burial of the late dictator Ferdinand Marcos Sr. at the Libingan ng mga Bayani – tell that to the Marcoses. “Ipipilit mong ilibing dyan, they cannot move on quietly,” Pimentel said on Friday during his interview with DZMM. This statement […] More
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in News‘Life was peaceful during Martial Law? Everyone who questioned was in jail or in a shallow grave’
Facebook user Adelaimar C. Arias-Jose painted a picture of what was “normal” during Martial Law on November 20. She narrated what it felt like what the first day of Martial Law was like on September 21, 1972, how it marked the start of “living afraid” being normal. [ads1] “Imagine waking up on September 21, 1972 […] More
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