President Rodrigo Duterte on Tuesday said he respected the dissenting opinions of the justices who voted against his declaration of martial law in the entire Mindanao. “Well I would give due respect to the opinions, the dissenting ng nagsulat ng (the ones dissenting and) questioning the martial law power of the President. The Chief Executive declared martial law in the Mindanao region after Islamic-State inspired terrorists attacked Marawi City. Eleven justices voted in favor while three said martial law should only be declared in conflict-torn Marawi City. “When you declare martial law, you have to use your coconut, the grey matter between your ears.

Source: Philippine Daily Inquirer July 04, 2017 10:30 UTC