These were not in accord with the requisites set by the Constitution (“in case of invasion or rebellion”). TRAIN is touted to reduce personal income tax, but imposes higher taxes on fuel, petroleum products, and other commodities. The year-long extension of martial law in Mindanao came fast and swift. (After the three-hour briefing, House majority leader Rodolfo Farinas was quoted in media as saying his colleagues “overwhelmingly” favored extending martial law.) In fact, it might even have emboldened military planners into carpet-bombing Marawi and unleashing military might.

Source: Philippine Star December 15, 2017 16:18 UTC