President Rodrigo Duterte on Thursday admitted that aside from terrorism, another threat had compelled him to declare martial law in Mindanao—the threat of impeachment. “Because of the critical conditions as assessed by your military and the defense department, I had to declare martial law. But Duterte did not explain how his decision not to declare martial law would warrant an impeachable offense under the 1987 Constitution. READ: ‘Whimsical’: Solon hits Duterte’s martial law extension till end-2017The 60-day limit for the President’s martial law will lapse on July 22, the same day Congress will convene in a joint session to deliberate on his request for an extension. For donation from overseas:Inquirer Foundation Corp account:Inquirer Foundation Corp. Banco De Oro (BDO) Current Account No: 007960018860Swift Code: BNORPHMM

Source: Philippine Daily Inquirer July 21, 2017 06:46 UTC