SC upholds martial law Duterte, buoyed by verdict, affirms resolve to end terror, rebellion threat 749 SHARES Share it! And the President, he added, is empowered to declare martial law under Section 18, Article VII of the Constitution. In his comment, Calida said that Congress is not required to convene in joint session to support a martial law declaration. Martial law extensionThe leadership of the police and the military establishments, meanwhile, are inclined to recommend to President Duterte the extension of the implementation of martial law in Mindanao. (With reports from Genalyn D. Kabiling and Aaron B. Recuenco)Tags: Duterte, Manila Bulletin, Marawi, Martial Law, Maute, SC upholds martial law, Supreme Court

Source: Manila Bulletin July 04, 2017 05:03 UTC