These are monsters, not any race.” — Bianca Gonzalez (@iamsuperbianca) May 23, 2017Praying for you as you face another day, Marawi. Navarro also defended those who were looking for Vice President Leni Robredo during President Duterte’s absence:Doing her job: be ready to succeed the president. https://t.co/LKLIO9mQlF — Leah Navarro (@leahnavarro) May 23, 2017Vice President Robredo has been stripped away of certain roles, such as attending Cabinet meetings and chairing the Housing and Urban Development Coordinating Council. Author Dean Francis Alfar lamented the recently declared martial law on Mindanao, stating that it was a repetition of history:Author Ninotchka Rosca likewise condemned the martial law declaration:Meanwhile, President Duterte stands by his word on martial law which will last for at least 60 days. However, implementation of martial law is still up for approval in Congress.

Source: Philippine Daily Inquirer May 24, 2017 05:07 UTC