Duterte on Tuesday placed the entire Mindanao island under martial law following the siege staged by the Maute group in Marawi City. On Wednesday, he said he was contemplating extending it to Visayas because of its proximity to Mindanao and even the entire Philippines. ADVERTISEMENTREAD: Martial law declared in Mindanao; Duterte to fly back home from MoscowDuterte has repeatedly flirted with the idea of declaring martial law since his election last year, saying he could be compelled by his administration’s war on drugs. READ: Martial law will be harsh, says DuterteThe high court on the other hand can invalidate the declaration within 30 days if a petition challenging its legality was raised. “It’s better that they see the wisdom of the declaration of martial law and support the President,” he added.

Source: Philippine Daily Inquirer May 25, 2017 07:45 UTC