DAVAO CITY — President Duterte took a swipe at critics of the martial law being imposed in Mindanao even as he hailed the Supreme Court ruling affirming its legality. Otherwise I could go to jail,” Mr. Duterte told the troops of the Philippine Army’s 403rd Infantry Brigade. Hindi naman ako mag-declare ng martial law if hindi pwede. (I would not have declared martial law if it was not possible to do so) We won an overwhelming mandate,” Mr. Duterte said. Mr. Duterte brushed aside critics of the martial law, saying dissent was part of democracy.

Source: Philippine Daily Inquirer July 06, 2017 12:33 UTC