Over two years of martial law throughout Mindanao is already too long, according to Defense Secretary Delfin Lorenzana. It has been called a smiling martial law – nothing like the one associated with the dictatorship of Ferdinand Marcos. By most indications, the Maute threat – the original reason for the declaration of martial law – has been contained. Martial law anywhere in the country cannot be the norm. It’s time for the executive to consider the recommendation of the martial law administrator.

Source: Philippine Star November 13, 2019 16:00 UTC