BALANGA CITY: The Catholic Bishop of Bataan expressed support to the Supreme Court decision that dismissed petitions questioning the legality of President Rodrigo Duterte’s proclamation of martial law in Mindanao. Bishop Ruperto Santos of the Diocese of Balanga said serious matters call for serious measures. “The Supreme Court handled the right judgment on Martial Law to maintain peace and order and protect lives,” the prelate said. Eleven justices voted in favor of Martial Law in Mindanao, three for a limited scope and one dissented. “We must be on guard so that the military should not abuse its power or use it for personal interests.

Source: Manila Times July 07, 2017 12:45 UTC