But DU30 managed to remain the center of attention after he declared martial law in Mindanao while visiting Moscow. DU30 says his martial law in Mindanao would be like that of Marcos in the entire country from 1972 to 1981, except that he would be harsh. In contrast, we don’t even know what kind of legal document DU30 signed to proclaim martial law and suspend the privilege of the writ. Spokesman Ernesto Abella, who was traveling with DU30 in Moscow, simply announced, without any lengthy whereases, that DU30 had proclaimed martial law in Mindanao. Many seem to tremble in mortal fear that martial law in Mindanao is but a foot in the door.

Source: Manila Times May 25, 2017 16:54 UTC