Under the 1987 Constitution, the President within 48 hours would report to Congress about the declaration of martial law. Congress would then approve or revoke the martial law declaration in a majority vote of its members. He has repeatedly raised the specter of martial law to solve the country’s ills, including the drug menace. “Martial law is martial law. IDLREAD: Mindanao martial law to be “as harsh” as that of Marcos — DuterteRELATED VIDEO

Source: Philippine Daily Inquirer May 24, 2017 01:30 UTC