Malacañang hopes that fellow Church leaders of Ozamiz City Archibishop Martin Jumoad would follow his example and be supportive of President Rodrigo Duterte’s declaration of martial law, the Palace spokesperson said on Saturday. “We laud the good bishop’s support of the President’s war against violent extremism in Mindanao. We hope his fellow bishops and other clergy follow his example for their parishes, and prioritize the peace and safety of the people,” Presidential spokesperson Ernesto Abella said in a statement. Jumoad expressed support for President Duterte’s measure to contain terrorists in Mindanao. READ: Protests vs martial law in provincesADVERTISEMENTDuterte declared martial rule in the whole of Mindanao after an intense firefight between government forces and members of the terror Maute group in Marawi City took place began Tuesday.

Source: Philippine Daily Inquirer May 27, 2017 03:56 UTC