Proclamation no 216 - wikipedia Proclamation no 216 This article or section contains close paraphrasing of one or more non-free copyrighted sources. Relevant discussion may be found on the talk page. Ideas in this article should be expressed in an original manner. ( May 2017 ) Proclamation No. 216 Declaring a State of Martial Law and Suspending the Privilege of the Writ of Habeas Corpus in the Whole of Mindanao Citation Proclamation No. 216, s. 2017 Territorial extent Whole of Mindanao Date signed May 23, 2017 Signed by Rodrigo Duterte Keywords Martial law, rebellion, terrorism Status : In force Proclamation No. 216 is the 2017 proclamation of martial law and suspension of the privilege of the writ of habeas corpus in the whole of Mindanao, issued by Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte on May 23, 2017. Contents 1 History 1.1 Declaration 1.2 Extension 1.2. 1 First extension 1.2. 2 Second extension 2 Reactions 2.1 Public figures 2.2 Catholic Church 2.3 Muslim community 2.4 Business sector 3 Actions by the government 3.1 Armed Forces of the Philippines directive 3.2 Government roundups in Davao City 3.3 Censorship and suppression in Mindanao 3.4 Further statements from Duterte 3.5 Martial law cartoon 4 Relation to the CPP - NDF - NPA rebellion 5 Allegations of human rights violations 6 See also 7 References 8 External links History Proclamation No. 216 See also : Battle of Marawi Declaration At 10 : 00 p.m. PST ( UTC + 08 : 00 ) on May 23, 2017, amid a Maute Group - related escalation of conflicts in Mindanao as well as recent clashes in Marawi between the Armed Forces of the Philippines and the Islamist group, Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte placed the whole of Mindanao, including Basilan, Sulu, and Tawi - Tawi, under martial law. The proclamation was announced during a press briefing held in Moscow, where Duterte was on an official visit ; the state of martial law will be in effect for 60 days. Presidential Spokesperson Ernesto Abella said the declaration was possible given the `` existence of rebellion, '' while Foreign Secretary Alan Peter Cayetano explained that the step was taken with `` the safety, the lives and property of people of Mindanao '' in mind. Implementation is to be pursuant to the 1987 Constitution, which provides for a maximum 60 day - state of martial law without Congress approval for extension, the continuation of government functions, and the safeguard of individual freedoms. However, Duterte insisted that it will not be any different from martial law under President Ferdinand Marcos. While the declaration does not currently affect citizens and government units in Luzon or the Visayas, Duterte suggested that he might extend the suspension of the privilege of the writ of habeas corpus to the Visayas and martial law to the entire country if needed to `` protect the people. '' The Congress approved of a resolution supporting the measure on May 31, 2017 Extension First extension On July 23, 2017, lawmakers voted 261 -- 18 ( with no abstention among those present ) in favor of the President Rodrigo Duterte 's request to give extension to Proclamation Order No. 216 during a special joint session of the House of Representatives and the Senate. This extension was valid until December 31, 2017. The majority number required for the approval of martial law is at 158 of the 314 members of Congress. Under the Constitution, the President can declare martial law for an initial period of 60 days and ask for its extension in case of rebellion, invasion or when public safety requires it. The incumbent Senators who voted for NO are as follows : Bam Aquino Franklin Drilon Risa Hontiveros Francis Pangilinan The incumbent Representatives who voted for NO are as follows : Gary Alejano ( Magdalo ) Lito Atienza ( Buhay ) Teddy Baguilat ( Ifugao Lone District ) Jose Christopher Belmonte ( Quezon City 6th District ) Gabriel Bordado ( Camarines Sur 3rd District ) Arlene Brosas ( Gabriela Women 's Party ) Ariel Casilao ( Anakpawis ) France Castro ( ACT Teachers ) Emmi de Jesus ( Gabriela Women 's Party ) Sarah Elago ( Kabataan ) Edcel Lagman ( Albay 1st District ) Antonio Tinio ( ACT Teachers ) Tom Villarin ( Akbayan ) Carlos Isagani Zarate ( Bayan Muna ) The incumbent Senators who were ABSENT are as follows : Nancy Binay Leila de Lima ( detained ) Antonio Trillanes Second extension On December 13, 2017, a special joint session of the House of Representatives and the Senate was held in order to respond to President Rodrigo Duterte 's request to extend the declaration of martial law in Mindanao until December 31, 2018. In his letter addressed to the Congress, President Duterte cited the remaining threats of ISIS - inspired terrorist groups. Congress voted 240 -- 27 ( 14 -- 4 from the Senate, 226 -- 23 from the House ) in favor of the second extension. Reactions President Duterte 's declaration of martial law in the entire Mindanao region was met with polarized views from the citizens. Public figures Some lawmakers from Mindanao expressed their views on the president 's declaration of martial law. Mindanao lawmakers led by Speaker Pantaleon Alvarez said Wednesday, May 24 that the declaration of martial law in Mindanao is justifiable, given the other security problems faced by the region. Surigao del Sur 2nd District Representative Johnny Pimentel shared the same sentiment. He said martial law will help address his province 's longstanding `` insurgency problem ''. Davao City 1st District Representative Karlo Nograles, who called the crisis in Marawi as a `` clear case of rebellion, '' said martial rule will help confine the fighting. Alvarez and Nograles also noted that the 1987 Constitution has safeguards against abuse in relation to martial law. Senator Manny Pacquiao said `` I fully support the declaration of martial law in Mindanao by President Rodrigo Duterte. I believe this is timely and necessary in the light of political turmoil perpetrated by the Moro extremists in Marawi City. '' Senators Antonio Trillanes IV and Bam Aquino, on the other hand, questioned President Duterte 's declaration of a martial law in Mindanao. According to former President Fidel Ramos, `` the martial law that will happen could be more harmful '' ( compared to Ferdinand Marcos 's time ). On May 30, 2017, the majority bloc of the Senate adopted a resolution expressing support for President Duterte 's declaration of martial law in Mindanao, saying that the proclamation is required for public safety while at the same time clarifying the operation of the 1987 Constitution. The resolution passed the Senate in a 17 -- 5 vote. The opponents of the resolution, all minority bloc senators, filed another resolution calling for a joint session of Congress to decide on the proclamation. Their resolution failed the Senate in a 12 -- 9 vote. Catholic Church Catholic bishops in Mindanao believe that President Duterte 's declaration of martial law in the region should only be temporary. Cardinal Orlando Quevedo, the Archbishop of Cotabato, said that the Church is aware of the declaration 's necessity to solve issues of peace and order and that the Church does not have `` solid and sufficient '' facts to protest the declaration as `` morally reprehensible ''. He urged the Mindanaoan people to remain calm but vigilant as to ensure that the implementation of martial law would not be abused. Quevado added that the Church is prepared to fully condemn the declaration of martial law `` if it goes in the way of evil. '' Ozamiz Archbishop Martin Jumoad supports the declaration of martial law, but believes that there should be a `` mechanism '' to ensure that the implementation would not violate human rights. Muslim community Further information : Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao A group of lawyers from the Philippine Muslim Society is planning to oppose before the Supreme Court the president 's declaration of martial law in Mindanao. Business sector Philippine financial markets weakened in early trading on March 24, 2017 as the Philippine Stock Exchange Composite Index ( PSEi ) was down 0.42 percent to 7,779.73, before rallying to close at 7,837.82, up by 0.33 percent or 25.68 points, which a trader attributed to investors remaining positive on the domestic market despite the developments in Mindanao. Investors are monitoring closely how Duterte will use martial law to fight the long - running extremist problem in the south, analysts said. BPI Securities research head Haj Narvaez told Cathy Yang on ANC 's Market Edge that the incident caused uncertainties which made investors to be more conservative in their decisions. Narvaez projects `` some downward pressure '' probably in the next 1 to 2 weeks and says that investors will assess if the situation in Mindanao can be controlled. Tycoon and philanthropist Washington SyCip said the President cutting short a foreign visit due to security worries was `` not the publicity that we need. I think worldwide, the word martial law is not the best thing. '' Amidst fighting in Marawi and fears of martial law, numerous overseas tourists have cancelled hotel and resort bookings in the Visayas region. Actions by the government Armed Forces of the Philippines directive The Department of National Defense issued a guidance to the Armed Forces of the Philippines and its attached bureaus regarding the proper implementation of martial law in Mindanao. The memorandum states : Please be guided that the declaration of Martial Law in the island of Mindanao does not suspend the operation of the Constitution, nor supplement the functioning of the Philippine judicial and legislative assemblies, nor authorize the conferment of jurisdiction on military courts and agencies over civilian where civil courts are able to function, nor automatically suspend the privilege of the writ of habeas corpus. In this connection, the AFP and all bureaus and agencies of this Department are hereby enjoined that the rule of law and human rights should prevail in the place or part of the Philippines where the Martial Law was declared and effective. Any arrest, search and seizure executed or implemented in the area or place where Martial Law is effective, including the filing of charges, should comply with the Revised Rules of Court and applicable jurisprudence. DND bureaus and agencies involved in humanitarian activities are hereby enjoined to institute appropriate action on those affected and displaced persons by providing adequate assistance in coordination with other government agencies. Government roundups in Davao City On May 25, 2017, after authorities received information on the presence of unidentified and suspicious - looking persons, around 250 individuals have been rounded up in the barangays of Bucana and Mini-Forest in Davao City as `` persons of interest '' for not being able to present proof of identification. According to Davao City Police Office Senior Supt. Alexander Tagum, they were at DPCO headquarters to undergo `` a verification process '' and were not under arrest. He said their operation is part of their efforts to prevent the entry of terrorists in one of Mindanao 's biggest cities. Censorship and suppression in Mindanao On Friday, May 26, 2017, the Armed Forces of the Philippines stated that it would censor the press and social media to `` protect national security '' across Mindanao, and warned that violators would be arrested. According to military spokesman Brigadier General Restituto Padilla, `` We 'll exercise the right to censure, ( sic ) '' and that it would be based on 3 conditions : to ensure the safety of lives, to ensure operational security and to ensure the safety of men in uniform who are fighting, and for other national security considerations. `` Kaya ngayon umaapela kami maaga pa lang na i - exercise ' nyo ang common sense, na ' pag alam ninyo na ito'y nakakasama at hindi nakakatulong, ' wag ' nyo na ' ho i - post. Baka minsan na lang, kakatukin na lang kayo ng pulis at aarestuhin kayo, '' ( This early, we 're appealing to the public to exercise their common sense. If you know that what you 're posting does harm and does not help, do n't post it. You might just find the police knocking on your door to arrest you. ) according to Padilla. Likewise, the Philippine National Police in Davao region ( Police Regional Office 11, or PRO-11 ) stated that the right to form a public assembly such as protests or rallies against the government would be curtailed with the declaration of Martial Law in Mindanao. PRO-11 said that leaders and organizers of groups that will stage protests or rallies would be arrested if caught making a public nuisance. Further statements from Duterte On the same Friday, Duterte expressed his intention to take responsibility for the actions of soldiers in Mindanao during the implementation of martial law. He assured soldiers that they had his full support and stated : `` If you go down, I go down. But for this martial law and the consequences of martial law and the ramifications of martial law, I and I alone would be responsible. Trabaho lang kayo. Ako na ang bahala. Ako na ang magpakulong sa inyo ( Just do your job. I will take care of things. I 'll be the one to be imprisoned for you ) ''. He then joked that soldiers would be free to rape and that he would be the one to go to jail for it. `` Pag naka - rape ka ng tatlo, aminin ko na akin iyon, '' ( If you were to rape three, I 'll admit that it was mine ) according to Duterte. Amidst outrage from citizens, women 's groups, human rights groups, and personalities like Chelsea Clinton and Senator Risa Hontiveros, Malacañang Presidential Spokesman Ernesto Abella defended Duterte 's rape joke as `` heightened bravado ''. Senator Manny Pacquiao, likewise defended Duterte by stating `` Just because he is the President, he ca n't crack jokes anymore ? '' On Saturday, May 27, 2017, Duterte vowed that he would ignore Congress and the Supreme Court on the duration limits of martial law. He said : `` Hanggang hindi sinabi ng pulis pati Armed Forces na safe na ang Philippines, this martial law will continue. Hindi ako makinig sa iba. ' Yang Supreme Court, ' yang mga congressmen, wala naman sila dito. Bakit, sila ba ang nagpapakamatay ? Sila ba ang naghirap dito ? Sila ba ' yung -- have they suffered the wounds of war ? Sila ba ' yung nagtitiis ? '' ( Until the police and the Armed Forces say the Philippines is already safe, this martial law will continue. I wo n't listen to others. The Supreme Court, the congressmen, they 're not here. Why, are they the ones risking their lives ? Are they the ones suffering here ? Are they -- have they suffered the wounds of war ? Are they the ones enduring this battle ? ) Martial law cartoon PCOO Martial Law Cartoon Video Screen Capture On May 31, 2017, the Presidential Communications Operations Office ( PCOO ) released a cartoon video with the hashtag # DefendRepublic promoting Martial Law on the Internet via its official Twitter and Facebook accounts. In it, a fearful boy is seen holding a shield with the words `` Martial Law '' inscribed on it, as silhouettes of professional - looking soldiers labeled `` Extremist '' march upon him, while a voiceover narrates : In the free society, there are groups who do n't want to give independence. They are adamant on detaining peaceful spirits. They are distressing feelings with fears. Let us not allow them to terrify us. We will all fight in unity. Martial law should be the rule of the land. Martial law, Now. The video was derided by netizens and senators due to its content, grammar and poor graphics and message that Martial Law should be treated as `` the new normal '', as well as for being a waste of taxpayer money. The video was deleted by the PCOO shortly thereafter and disowned by the palace. Relation to the CPP - ndf - NPA rebellion On May 25, 2017, the Communist Party of the Philippines called on its armed wing, the New People 's Army, to `` plan and carry out more tactical offensives across Mindanao and the entire archipelago '' in response to the Philippine government 's declaration of martial law. The party said that the `` martial law imposition was made on narrow pretext of armed clashes in Marawi City between the AFP and Maute group, '' which the party referred to as a bandit group whose leaders, the party claim, `` have known links with military officials. '' The CPP also called on Filipinos to fight the imposition of martial law in Mindanao and demand its immediate lifting. Defense Secretary Delfin Lorenzana warned the New People 's Army not to get involved with the Marawi crisis as he reiterated that the implementation of martial law in Mindanao will not target local communists. Lorenzana said that martial law was declared to address radical Islamic terrorism and narco - terrorism in Mindanao according to the directives of the President and that they will fully comply with them. He urged the communists not to force the government 's hand and to immediately stop all illegal activities and abide by the true spirit of the peace process. Peace talks between the Government of the Philippines and the National Democratic Front in the Netherlands were suspended following these developments. It was the second time that it was put on hold since the Duterte administration started negotiations with the communist rebels in 2016, with Presidential Peace Adviser Jesus Dureza saying the administration `` will not proceed to participate in the scheduled fifth round of peace negotiations until such time as there are clear indications that an enabling environment conducive to achieving just and sustainable peace in the land shall prevail. '' Dureza cited the continuing attacks by the NPA and the communist leadership 's order for its armed wing to `` accelerate and intensify attacks against the government in the face of martial law in Mindanao. '' Allegations of human rights violations Lumads, or the non-Muslim indigenous peoples of Mindanao, have been vocally against the imposition of martial rule due to the past experience of martial law during the Marcos dictatorship. After 3 months since the imposition of martial rule, numerous human rights violations were recorded by independent human rights organizations. Among these violations caused by the Armed Forces of the Philippines and the Philippine National Police were the bombing of Lumad schools, the food blockade against Lumad communities which forced Lumads to go hungry and move away from their ancestral lands, the capturing of ancestral lands from indigenous Lumads, the killing of suspected Lumads who are reportedly part of the NPA despite no concrete investigation, the censorship of various media outlets in Lumad communities, and the killing of numerous Lumad leaders, which has led to a blow in Lumad morale. Since the declaration of martial law in Mindanao, there was a heightened presence of government security forces which discouraged Lumad children from going to schools. Linking Lumad schools to communist rebels, President Rodrigo Duterte in a public speech threatened to bomb the schools which he says are promoting `` subversion '' and communism ideology. Reports also surfaced during and after the Battle of Marawi, stating that six soldiers looted stole jewelries and cash from houses in the city. See also Martial law in the Philippines Proclamation No. 55 Proclamation No. 1081 References Jump up ^ `` Duterte declares Martial Law in Mindanao ''. ABS - CBN News. Retrieved May 23, 2017. Jump up ^ `` Duterte declares martial law in Mindanao ''. Rappler. Retrieved May 24, 2017. Jump up ^ `` Duterte says his martial law to be similar to Marcos time ''. Rappler. Retrieved May 24, 2017. Jump up ^ Bacungan, VJ ( May 25, 2017 ). `` Duterte suspends privilege of writ of habeas corpus in Mindanao ''. CNN Philippines. Jump up ^ `` Philippine President Duterte eyes nationwide martial law ''. BBC News. May 24, 2017. Retrieved May 24, 2017. 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Committed only against Malaysia. Moro conflict Causes of rebellion Jabidah massacre ( 1968 ) Manili massacre ( 1971 ) Tacub massacre ( 1971 ) Malisbong massacre ( 1974 ) Rebel groups Pro-autonomy or independence Moro National Liberation Front ( MNLF ) Moro Islamic Liberation Front ( MILF ) Islamists Abu Sayyaf ( ASG ) Ansar Khalifa Philippines ( AKP ) Bangsamoro Islamic Freedom Fighters ( BIFF ) Khalifa Islamiyah Mindanao ( KIM ) Maute group ( MG ) Leaders Pro-autonomy or independence Nur Misuari ( MNLF ) Mus Sema ( MNLF ) Murad Ebrahim ( MILF ) Islamists Isnilon Hapilon ( ASG ) Khadaffy Janjalani ( ASG ) Ameril Umbra Kato ( BIFF ) Albader Parad ( ASG ) Abu Sabaya ( ASG ) Radullan Sahiron ( ASG ) Jainal Antel Sali, Jr. ( ASG ) Ahmed Santos ( RSM ) Hamsiraji Marusi Sali ( ASG ) Omar Maute ( MG ) Abdullah Maute ( MG ) Battles Battle of Jolo ( 1974 ) Patikul massacre ( 1977 ) Pata Island massacre ( 1981 ) Ipil massacre ( 1995 ) North Cotabato conflict ( 1996 ) Philippine campaign against the Moro Islamic Liberation Front and the Battle of Camp Abubakar ( 2000 ) Misuari rebellion ( 2001 ) Operation Enduring Freedom - Philippines ( 2002 - 2015 ) Basilan beheading incident ( 2007 ) Zamboanga City crisis ( 2013 ) Operation Darkhorse ( 2014 ) Battle of Basilan ( 2014 ) Mamasapano clash ( 2015 ) Battle of Basilan ( 2016 ) Butig clashes February November 2016 Bohol clashes ( 2017 ) Battle of Marawi ( 2017 ) Incidents involving civilians Rizal Day bombings ( 2000 ) Dos Palmas kidnappings ( 2000 - 2001 ) Siege of Lamitan ( 2001 ) Zamboanga City bombings ( 2002 ) SuperFerry 14 bombing ( 2004 ) Central Mindanao bombings ( 2006 ) Mindanao bombings ( 2009 ) Bukidnon bus bombing ( 2014 ) Davao City bombing ( 2016 ) Peace process 1976 Tripoli Agreement ( MNLF ) 1987 Jeddah Accord ( MNLF ) 1996 Final Peace Agreement ( MNLF ) 2012 Framework Agreement on the Bangsamoro ( MILF ) 2014 Comprehensive Agreement on the Bangsamoro ( MILF ) Bangsamoro peace process Related articles Autonomous Region of Muslim Mindanao Bangsamoro Basic Law Bangsamoro political entity Bangsamoro Republik Ilaga International Monitoring Team ( IMT ) Moro people Proclamation No. 216 Refugees Retrieved from `` https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Proclamation_No._216&oldid=819276846 '' Categories : Emergency laws in the Philippines 2017 in the Philippines 2017 in law History of Mindanao Moro conflict Legal history of the Philippines Political history of the Philippines Political repression in the Philippines Presidency of Rodrigo Duterte Proclamations May 2017 events in Asia 2017 establishments in the Philippines Hidden categories : Use mdy dates from May 2017 Articles needing cleanup from May 2017 All pages needing cleanup Articles with close paraphrasing from May 2017 All articles with close paraphrasing Pages using div col without cols and colwidth parameters Pages using Columns - list with deprecated parameters All articles with specifically marked weasel - worded phrases Articles with specifically marked weasel - worded phrases from December 2017 All articles with unsourced statements Articles with unsourced statements from December 2017 Talk Contents About Wikipedia Edit links This page was last edited on 8 January 2018, at 13 : 22. 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Question: when was the declaration of martial law in mindanao
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