English: Padilla noted that under Art. VII, Sec. 18 of the Constitution, "the President shall be the Commander-in-Chief of all armed forces of the Philippines and whenever it becomes necessary, he may call out such armed forces to prevent or suppress lawless violence, invasion or rebellion."
Filipino: Ipinunto ni Padilla na sa Art. VII Sec. 18 ng Saligang Batas, "the President shall be the Commander-in-Chief of all armed forces of the Philippines and whenever it becomes necessary, he may call out such armed forces to prevent or suppress lawless violence, invasion or rebellion."