32 (MO 32) was baffling, as President Duterte could deploy more troops to the provinces just by giving orders to the military. Lacson asked whether the memorandum was part of a plan for the declaration of martial law or the suspension of the privilege of the writ of habeas corpus. ADVERTISEMENTAgainst terrorismThe Palace has explained MO 32 is a “support measure” against terrorism, not a step toward military rule. Also on Saturday, the PNP said it would deploy a company of elite Special Action Forces (SAF) to the four provinces covered by MO 32. If lawless violence persists, the DOJ may consider creating a special task force for the purpose,” Guevarra said in a statement.

Source: Philippine Daily Inquirer November 25, 2018 23:15 UTC