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: