Palace sends martial law declaration to Congress

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May 25, 2017 - 9:02 AM
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Government troops check a vehicle carrying evacuees from Marawi City. (photo by Romeo Ranoco, Reuters)

MANILA, Philippines — Malacanang has formally transmitted the declaration placing Mindanao under martial law to Congress.

Proclamation No. 216, which states, “There is hereby declared a state of martial law in the Mindanao group of island for a period not exceeding 60 days” effective May 23, 2017, was sent to Speaker Pantaleon Alvarez Wednesday night.

Below are copies of the cover letter and the transmitted proclamation:

Copy of Proclamation 216 written while President Duterte was in Russia.

 

 

 

 

 

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