Duterte rules out martial law in Negros, for now Full story:
NEGROS VIOLENCE. Church and rights groups join the families of the victims of the killings in Negros Island in an indignation rally conducted to condemn the recent spate of killings in the region on July 27 in Quezon City. Photo by Mark Saludes/Rappler
"I asked him last night about Negros and he said, 'You and I are lawyers. We know we cannot just impose martial law unless the requireents are there," said Presidential Spokesman Salvador Panelo on Tuesday, August 6. The entire Philippines has been under a state of national emergency on account of lawless violence since September 5, 2016, after a bomb exploded in Davao City, killing 14.to deal with the spate of killings in Negros Oriental and Negros Occidental.
Duterte has expressed outrage frequently over one particular killing incident in Negros Oriental – the killing and alleged torture of 4 police officers. Local police had attributed the killings to members of the New People's Army.Take discussions to the next level with Rappler PLUS — your platform for deeper insights, closer collaboration, and meaningful action.
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