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is martial law really the only option of president duterte in marawi city PHILIPPINES?

Till now more than 600 people have been killed in the fighting and there is no end to this crisis in sight. So martial law was justified and president Duterte did the right thing by imposing it in parts of Mindanao.

yes becuase for me, marshall law is the only way to protect the people in marawi city phillipines, and president duterte know what he doing to secure the poeple againts to the maute gruop.

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Congress approve martial law. Anyone with a sane mind would agree.

I think declaring martial law in one of the city of the Philippines was appropriate because the enemy's they're facing is not just ordinary rebels but the affialated group of isis that is trying to get some attention to the international group ISIS. For so long this kind of dangerous people was neglected by the pasy administration now is the only time that the ph government is dealing with this people that has been kidnapping ang terrorizing the country. Declaring martial only shows that the situation is contained and isolated.

Martial Law really helps the people in Marawi City. This protects people in the said area in Mindanao. It keeps away also the terrorist from attacking such place because of being afraid by the government. The government just want people and terrorist to be afraid to them in a good way. Both a win-win for them.

Well I guess it could be an option but not the only opt. President Duterte for sure has a lot of options placed on the table before he decides to declare Martial Law. But, I do agree in declaring Martial Law at Marawi for the reason that I consider this as an act of rebellion and it is terrorizing the safety of the people lives in that place. The total control of the military in Mindanao could really be a great help to Isolate the terrorists and to prevent much more damage into nearby cities or much worse is to Visayas and Luzon.

i think yes , thats the only solution why president rodrigo duterte declares marshall law in mindanao , its the only way to help and protects the innocent people of mindanao against terrorism,,  and to anihilate the rebels that never stopped to do chaos in marawi..

Well i don't know what the people ipposing martial law in marawi city are thinking as clearly, the situation warrants such move already. Makes you wonder why these people who are opposing martial law there are conveniently far from where the fighting is. There have been several interviews about how the mindanao people feel about the declaration and i don't think a lot of them are opposed to it.

its better to do this to show power i think its should be implemented all over the country when there's a threat with his authority, this terrorist groups
doesn't have any proven agenda but just to conquer marawi, the action is a fair judgement to stop those abuser in any moment of time.

Thats a bold and important move by Dueterte and with the imposed martial law, how is he going to fight the Maute group who are affiliates of ISIS and its really amazing how the world leaders haven't annihilated the ISIS group and now they seem to be springing up everywhere on the surface of the earth. Trump should start doing something since he was a vocal opponent of Obama's approach to defeating ISIS.

Yes, it is the only option.  People in Marawi and Mindanao feeling safe with the declaration of the martial law.  Actually if you will ask all the people there, they like the idea that they are being under the martial law.  There is nothing to be afraid of since the military and police men were very courteous with the people in Mindanao.  If you love and wanted peace, then it is okay for you to be under the surveillance.  And actually because of this, the parents of the Maute group and other members were already arrested and under the custody of the government.

Its for the best. Martial law is the only thing that can guarantee each and every citizen's safety in Marawi. Its also a way to eradicate the terrorist group that have invaded the city and to stop them from creating further damage.

Being practical, yes, though they had to "rebrand" the attack as "rebellion", which I think somehow made those terrorists look like a legitimate rebel force.

The concern of course is that it might be used as an excuse to apply ML to the rest of the country, given Duterte's seeming authoritarian leanings (he just bad mouthed the Ombudsman for expressing her view - who he previously apologized to for doing the same thing months ago).

Another concern is that the terrorist would use this as propaganda against the country. With the idea of a Muslim ID presented a few weeks ago, they could turn martial law into a us versus them narrative to encourage others that this country is against Muslims.

That would only cause more foreign fighters to come in to the country, like they did to Iraq and Syria. Remember, we are kuffar land, our terrorists here can easily paint their actions as a Muslim struggle against infidels.

AFAIK it's only for the whole Mindanao to make this siege in control of the government. I guess it's the best option for him.

President Duterte dont do everything or command something that isn't help his country. He do all what they really can do for his country. For some case that there are almost dead people i think it is the way to alive people that they are danger from their own country.

I'll correct the title it is Duterte not duterde though it's not a big deal. I think he must do it for the whole country not just in Marawi / mindanao.

Martial law in marawi sure but in the whole province of Mindanao? Hell no.

Indeed.  It is better to have those criminal dies for the sake of the much more Filipinos who can be a victim.  All what he is thinking is for the future of the kids here in the Philippines.  He is the father of this country and will do everything for the sake of its people.  All that he is implementing is for the sake and welfare of its people not for some few personality.  I did not regret that I voted for him.

I think so. The people in Marawi thinks those Maute Terrorist group are good because the group somehow provide help to those people like robinhood did but the money they have are blood money through kidnap for ransom business. now this business they do started decades and decades past i haven't born during those times, their name isn't Maute yet. This business has been passed down to generations to generations involving all kind of terrorist groups stationed to every corner of the Philippines including the CCP NPA, now why don't we have the martial law all over the Philippines so there won't have insurgents.

I think the president's decision is the right decision, so that the terosis to spread the other southeast asia countries

Duterte must ensure that what happened in Marawi is not repeated else where. A significant portion of the population in the island of Mindanao and the neighboring islands are Muslim. And in the past, large numbers of these Muslims have shown sympathy with the extremists groups such as Abu Sayyaf and MILF. He needs to weed out such people.

i think so. maute is a terrorist that want to be recognise by the isis. martial law keep them in that place. maute is like a virus they will spread if they not been wipe out.

This man is insane but hey you have to be dealing with ISIS.....

I think yes, as there are still insurgents on the field and war is still raging. Martial law makes the people of Marawi a priority of being safeguarded and t gives thhem security knowing that the forces of the army are bing corralled there to protect them. I think that Martial law is not neccessarily a tool for tyranny and dictatorship but can be used for good when prompted to do so and by bounded by laws.

Well if theres no more options then i think they should declare martial law and get done with the problem. Thats the only way to cleanse the Citu of Marawi of the Isis people hiding. President duterte has done more than any of the past president except for Marcos, the other president only care for their profits and own benefits.

I think martial law is the best to do in marawe Mindanao, no other choice, many more civilians are died because of the maute group ,besides it's okay for people living in Mindanao.

As a former drug addict I can tell you nobody chooses to be a drug addict and many street level dealers are simply addicts trying to support their habit. This man in the Philippians has ordered the death of addicts and dealers wholesale and it has been happening to the tune of almost 1000 souls. Could you imagine what it would be like to be in the throws of addiction on one of the worlds poorest islands and favorite dumping grounds. You'd be massively desperate and now you'd also have to deal with being hunted by police and vigilante squads. What a crazy backward place.

Preaident duterte do the right choice of iplementing of the martial law. Duterte strategies is very helpful to the people who want live a better life, he just do what the right things to do for the sake of people safety and for the country.  I don't know why people are blaming duterte they did not know how much duterte love our country and the sacrifice that he did to make sure that we are in a safe zone.

Duterte is the best president of the philippines ever, now after Joko Widodo, Duterte is the best in southeast asia. But they both seem to have a good relationship, This is very important for southeast asia.

And the good thing that both of their missions are very similar today. War on drugs and terrorism.

Arab countries should imitate them. Do not want to be divided.

Peace is always the world  :)

I am with the president with this one. Most of the people complaining about the Martial Law are not even from Mindanao wth and most especially Penoise overseas protesting and yet none of their relatives and family lives in Mindanao area.

Living under martial law is not very easy. But the Filipinos need to make some tough choices. Do they want to live under martial law now, or do they want to live under the ISIS rule in the future?

But it seems easy for the people of Mindanao when a picture on social media shows people on the park taking pictures with the soldiers and having selfie with the tanks and the police.  It is more of security feeling than the picture of Martial law before where torture and executions were made.  And yes, you are right, people there have to make a choice with living with the soldiers or living with the terrorist so basically it is better to be with soldiers.  They might not know that if they live with the terrorist they might as well become one in the future.

Yes, martial law is the only option of President Duterte in marami city Philippines if it is not deal with a peace talk. Way back year 1985 during the term of former president Marcos who've been make this martial law popular and makes the people disciplined through this and he is really an awesome President because of something he do it makes the economy of the Philippines Progressive. But martial law should be implemented well without any persons tortured but we should implement it just to make the place peace.

The soldiers can be very tough. Often, they treat the civilians with extreme suspicion. And many a times, ordinary civilians are picked up and tortured or even killed by the soldiers on the suspicion of having terrorist links. So it is not going to be easy. But as far as I am concerned, there is no other choice for president Duterte.

So think of all Russian because according to official propaganda Duterte friend of Russia. For me this is a very important signal. Russia is friends with dictators. This means that when Duterte ever in the Philippines will not be a good life. Themselves to blame. Who voted for him?

Martial law is not only in marawi but in the whole area of Mindanao.
as a whole, I ask people people who's living in Mindanao especially in area which they so called "critical" like Parang, whole area of Maguindano, Cotabato City, lanao Sur they are very grateful and thankful to Pres. Duterte because accdng to them they fell safe.
they can walk around in their place not worrying if there are some bad people snatch there bags/wallets/ or even cp.
In area of Marawi City becoz the presence of police officers and military are visible.
Police officers and soldiers are friendly. if some one does bad thing or having connections in terrorism he or she should be afraid off. .

For me martial law is the best option for the moment.  i know the place and it really helps if the military is present.  people in mindanao are happy on this decision becsuse they trust the president. those who object knows nothing about the situation thats why they kept on complaining. I say yes to martial law until peace reappears in the place.

The United States remains the major ally of the Philippines. Russia has improved its ties with the Philippines ever since Duterte became the president, but it remains behind the US as far as importance is concerned.

Many filipino's believes that change is coming in the Philippines because of Duterte. Duterte is known for his war on drugs. He asked the pnp to kill all people that will catch because of drugs. And as of now, we can all say that change already come because in the Philippines, some crimes is been resolved.

Killing 5,000+ individuals may be recognized as a war crime in most of the nations, but I am willing to support Duterte in this case. The drug dealers were intimidating the witnesses, and even if they were detained, they would be out in a few days. So the only viable option to reduce the drug-related crime was to exterminate them. But the deaths of the bystanders must be condemned.

the problem right now in mindanao is not only at marawi...
It has been infested with illegal doers for years...
The president might have just taken the opportunity to declare martial in entire mindanao to end all the criminal acts there...
kudos to the president....
:D

For me, whatever the president have decided i will support. Because First, majority of the people voted for him so we need to trust him in what he's doing. Secondly, about the casualties. Yes it is horrifying, but we wouldn't know what would it also be with out the martial law. Thirdly, wherever there is war, loss is always unavoidable may it be human lives or properties. Almost all of us grieve for those soldiers who have given their lives, but this thing is bound to happen. In war, soldiers are the first one who risk their lives.

As it will take a long time to recover a country which is currently hit by a drug crisis and war, foreign countries should also help the Philippines, in handling left-wing separatist troops there

I believe it is, because if martial law is not declared in marawi city then there are chances that maute group will be more powerful and soon will envade the whole philippines. Pres. duterte just choose the future not the current situation.

Who said they were drug dealers? Was there a trial to prove it?

Is there a question in other: Can it was needed before to enter a martial law? Very much lost people that superfluous confirmation. We will look, it will help or no.

Declaring the martial law helps the army in a big way, and it keeps out these pesky human rights organizations, who are only concerned about the human rights of the terrorists. I haven't see too many complaining about the martial law apart from a few terrorist sympathizers.

Lol is this still an issue until now? Weve already saw the results. Even if we cant deny the fact that there were a lot of person eho dies during the war but that is really the essence of war right? And if our president did not do it there would be more people whos going to die

Yeah its all over the news and people's views vary. If you think about it, duterte's approach is like those of leaders of old who gets respect because they're ruthless if they have to. Though many cringe at the many lives lost, more lives are lost under the spotlight everyday because of drugs. In a country like a philippines, a leader like duterte is necessary

You are getting the whole context wrongfully guys. Those who are killed are not intended since they also fought back with guns hence the police officers needed to protect themselves also hence they responded a fire of gun also. Those who surrendered peacefully are offered drug rehabilitation and since there are a lot who surrendered, the president had ordered to build more facilitites for them.

Regarding the becoming of good ties with Russia, it doesn't reflect the government at all as how will they run the country since Philippines and Russia are two different countries with own set of of laws and a leader with different perspectives.

Who said martial law will be re-declare ? Come on guys! Does the newly elected president is planning to stay for next 20 years in malacanang palace? Rule the country with iron hands, monopolise and control all and everyone including the press to gain what he wish and wanted to get ? If his idol is Apo the iron man then martial law is good choice but it does not seem he is one. However, bravo to our policemen chasing those drug addicts, pushers and manufacturers! What about policemen and public servants in illigal drugs and drug related business ? Not all but those public servants profiting and enjoying illigal drugs in the past and present? Who will reward people that can catch those lucky menace ? But first who will catch person in authorities like policemen? Drug test must be mandatory to all policemen, armed forces and public servants, now ! Otherwise our dear country will never be safe. GOD BLESS OUR DEAR PHILIPPINES.

Looks like it. Well it's kinda solving the situation right now. I think the president knows what he's doing that's why he declared it. And the Martial Law that is happening in Marawi isn't the same as what happen when Marcos declared martial law.

There are a lot of potential issues in the ties between Russia and the Philippines. If a war breaks out between China and the Philippines, how will Russia react? Remember the 1962 Sino-Indian war? Russia refused to support India, despite India being a strong ally of that country. In the end, it was the Americans who provided India with the much needed military support.

I think so. It was the only option and the best way for the president to make marawi under control. It would be hard for the military to go thru the war if they dont have fully access on the city and if civilians will not follow the military's order they might get into trouble.

President duterte is a leader that will not leave his country without doing something that can help the country. He declared martial law in mindanao because he think first the safety of his people who lives there. Martial law is the one that will help to bring back the mindanao from its original states. Duterte is studying his actions first before implementing it to his nation.

I think it's the right move, the situation in Marawi city is hard to control since the terrorist group that is controlling the city now is some how organized. It's best if the president will declare martial law in this city. I think it would help the people of Marawi city. And, it would be easier for the military to carry out their plans.

I still can't understand why people gets so scared when we do talk about martial law. Yes it is true that this was being abused before but marcos and duterte are obviously different. Marcos doesn't care so much about the citizen but still he is a good leader but duterte doesn't care about himself too much money is not an issue for him what is more important for him his the good of his people and that makes the difference that the people in the philippines should have to understand.

Martial law in the Mindanao is helpful for the people who are affected by the war.
And I hope that DuterDE will implement this soon in the whole country so that corrupt and drug cartels will be destroyed.

yes its the only way why president rodrigo duterte declares martial law in marawi and in all mindanao region , is to stop the terrorism and to protect all the innocents people of all mindanao , but why more people is scared when the president declares it , and why most of all those people are not in mindanao but rather than they are all from luzon area.

No, But I believe its the easiest way to stop terrorism. The president  will not declare if its not necessary just trust him, stop hating, we owe him a chance

 I think it is a good idea to declare martial law in marawi so it the army can contain the war . and to stop spreading the war in the southern region .

Back then, it seemed like a good idea. But we are yet to see concrete results. The war in Marawi has been ongoing for almost 3 months now, and the city is still not 100% under the army control. How much more time it is going to take?

for me martial law only need to do in marawi not in whole country.

President Duterte did a good job in imposing martial law in Marawi for quite sometime.. if not those Isis rebel will not leave the country and stop their attack, at first there are many skeptic people who are against it.. they say many bad comment regarding the decision he made... but now that it ended well.. they too are cheering and agreeing and wants to share the glory and praise... because of the victory what a shame..

I fully support duterte.  Without him as our president our country will be in mess.

It is highly needed to stop the crime in that area. I salute our president for doing that and for supporting the soldiers to fight the battle to stop the war in Marawi.

YES. The president will try everything just to seclude the city from any more potential terror threats from coming in and out. Martial Law gives power to military men to take control of the place and the rule of law that will prevail shall be the soldiers. This is to protect the people.

A very top man always saying things that other people think of him is a non educated person rude and not a stateman.but in the other side he is true people Hus always concern to his people and ready to sacrifice his self for the benefit of others..he say that ' I don't care if my soul burn in hell as long the people I serve lived in paradice' there are some miscoted him but majority of people believe in him.

The order of President Duterte to have a Martial Law in Mindanao helped a lot. It decreased the trafficking of terrorist, weapons and resources of them in the island. He secured the safety of all Mindanao and the people. For me, he is the rightful president for the Philippines. He will do his best to protect and save his countrymen and the best is, he really loves the Philippines. He will do anything for it. Anythings, even if they critisize him but he is doing his best for his country.

Yes I agree with what you said. Because our president loves us so he did it.

President Duterte the only president of the Philippines who strongly fought against ISIS and other rebel in Marawi, Mindanao in spite and despite of what people say, he stood the ground to eliminate those rebel people for the sake of peace and order in Mindanao and the entire country. Declaring Martial law helps.

President Joseph Estrada did the same during his term, and is battling with the biggest faction which is the MILF. He even conquer one of the biggest camp. Too bad that he didn't finish his term because of plunder case filed against him and the people oust him to step down.

In my opinion, martial law should not be lifted there, besides, abu sayaf is still alive, the biff and other private armies, and other armed groups in there, lifting it might escalate the tension in the area. I really do hope that he declare martial law too in places where NPAs are present. I mean province wide only, not the whole Philippines.

I think yes, because for me martial law declaration in Marawi City is the only way to protect the civillian lives and also the only way to eliminate any signs of terrorism in that particular place.

His reputation took a hit after the Marawi operations. It took more than five months for the Philippine army to gain full control of that city. The total deaths numbered more than 1,200 and this incident enabled the ISIS to establish their first major stronghold in the South-east Asian region. Anyway, the operation is over now and civilians are returning to the city.

Please stop the rally in the Philippines to grow our country

Yes, martial law is for people's security.  President Duterte did the right thing for his people. 

No, there is still a lot of ways to deal with terrorism in the country. Engage in fights and save the people in that city. You do not need to implement the martial law to save lives there.

I support him in this case, but martial law can be harsh. It is very hard to live in a place, which is under martial law. The armed forces will be having special powers and they can arrest and torture anyone for any reason. It should be really a last resort. And the martial law should be lifted as soon as the ground situation gets back to normal.

for me yes only the marcial law can do in the marawi so that the  teroris can stop fithing and the sivellian have a safety enemies.i like the dutertes disecion

the President of the Philippines is Rodrigo R. Duterte, the most decorated Respectable President of the Philippines, he rise from Davao he is a lawyer and elected as mayor in his city, President Duterte wan't to change the policy of the Philippines, such as corruption and he is the advocate of war on drugs, he is good leader, when he speak he will do it without hesitation, he change the image of the Philippines, his project from infrastructure are trully amazing, he double the salary of all military personnel, he is remarkable President, he's advocate is to fight the terrorist, war on drugs. he is genuine President.

I don't know the whole thing. But if a state is in a state of war and it is invaded and i am the President then i will impose martial law mainly because that is what it's made for. I mean so long as you're thinking about the betterment of your countrymen and eliminate or lessen the casualties in encounters then I'll do it, I'll even do it even before the war erupts

If people of Marawi agree and in favor of Martial law.. why can't we, they know their place better and they only want to secure their place, their family and loved ones from the possible reskback of those terrorist. they feel secure and at peace and can move freely if there's people out there protecting them. while their place and home are still in period of renovation.. I think President Duterte did not make this decision alone and it wouldn't allowed if they did not agree and vote to do so, and so they come up with this decision.

90% in the congress agree with the martial law. That means they are all trust pres. Duterte decision. Pres. Duterte he knows what his best for his country. And i trust him. He is my President

I've seen many news about it , and for me I think it's more effective through the city of marawi , many people been died through the crisis or the battle of the terrorist and resulting to a war. I think president duterte thinks that it would be the solution to the crisis , and  to get back on track of the people on the marawi.

Well in the current situation of our country, it is really hard for the president to do something about crimes and illegal acts, I think that for him it is an easier way to fight against crime and terrorism. Marawi has been the nest of terrorists that's why the president made a way to release this city. Through martial law, the city has been released from terrorism.

Definitely not. There are a lot of alternative options. Peaceful negotiation, personally, is the best option for it assures that no civilian will be affected.

Yes. Even if I'm on his shoes, I'd probably announce martial law in that area. Terrorist, there are gradually growing that time that they can even travel in other cities and the worst, the group of terrorist there are known internationally. In the state of our country, we cannot battle them hand to hand and they don't even consider peace talks. Therefore, proclaiming martial law in marawi is the only option. That way, we can easily sweep them by evacuating the civilians first, so hesitation because of them while in war won't hinder our soldiers.

I don't appreciate his deeds at all. That's against human rights.

Are people having a better life under this president than before, I don't know, I don't live there.

What I know is that a country where police plays judge, jury and executioner is going in the wrong direction, and as a consequence I won't set foot there until things improve a lot.

I don't know the accusal situation over there in Philippines but i consider, like an European, that once the army is involved in the national public order then there is a big problem and the army is the easiest but not the best solution.

Well we can't tell him that its his idea and own fault we Filipinos voted for him, for that we pick him to run as our president. As a person who is not born in the era of Marcus but a Filipino who is one the students who studied and learn about this issue I would say martial law is not the only option in the era of Marcus, but today a person who is born in the era of President Duterte I would say maybe its the only option for him to save his hometown which happend in Mindanao.

Yes in order to protect people from marawi from terrorist every one of us want to have a peaceful life our president do this not only to protect us but also to protect our country from terrorist....

i think martial law is the best way to protect the other people in the marawi city to the rebellion in marawi

Martial law is the right thing to do. Predident duterte pick the moves wisely he prevented more casualty at the war in marawi and martial law help to lesser the movea of the terrorist to cover the whole city with soldiers to corner them and get killed or grt caught.

Is the martial law still in place or not? As far as I know, it was intended to last up to 31st December 2017. Initially he did the right thing by implementing the martial law in Marawi. But extending it to the whole of Mindanao was a grave mistake. There was no need to use it outside the Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao (ARMM).

I think yes, that's the only solution to prevent casualties in our country. It's more like to protect our people. I don't think if this a only reason but no other option so far. Duterte is a wise man he lived to an ruler as you can see he serves people for more than 25 yrs correct me if Im wrong but Duterte is a genius president for us.

President duterte of Philippines did some good thing in his term specially minimizing drugs. And he did better than the other president of the Philippines before.

I think he's one of best President in Philippines. He is doing he's best to serve his countrymen. When he proposed a plan he do it quickly and monitor as long as he can. That's why many people loved him and i am one them. I am so proud to have a President like him.

Martial law really helped people in Marawi.

This protects people in the area where the old island is located.

He is a good President.

yes, with hundreds of terrorists dead and the city destroyed. He really has no other choice. Casualties will be in far greater number if Martial law is not imposed in marawi city.

I like president duterte so much. He is far way more different with other presidents because his the only president who pursue to end drugs addict in the philippines. He is very passionate to his work to show how he love the country and how can he protect it from terrorist.

I think the President did the right thing. I have a lot of friends in Mindanao and they were so scared of civil war. When martial law started, it seems that those rebels got scared and hide themselves in the mountains. New People's Army blends with the regular citizens before the martial law. I think we have the wrong impression of martial law because of what happened before but its different now. The rebels are the one scared of martial law not the citizens.

Depends really on what side you are in, if you are a leftist then you would say no but if you are pro Duterte then you would definitely agree with it. For mem crisis in Marawi city needs immediate attention and declaring martial law in the said city was justified because it brought positive results. I am not a pro Duterte by the way.

I am not sure about your assessment on the martial law. If I am not wrong, then the martial law was imposed not just in Marawi, but on the whole island of Mindanao. It caused a lot of inconvenience to the people. But in the end, I have to agree that the intended target was achieved.

I am from mindanao and all I can say is that you can try to live here for one or two months, and believe me, you will regret asking that question.

Yes,it is legal and it is in the constitution. Martial law is one of the power of a president and it is his right to declare it on Marawi City where lawless criminals or terrorists strike fear,chaos and violence for the past months. That is his duty to preserve order and the lives of the innocent and law-abiding citizens. For me, martial law is implemented properly in Marawi City and President Rodrigo Duterte did a wonderful job of protecting his countrymen against insurgencies and terrorism made by well-funded criminals.

That martial law is the only buyable option that time. It's an scary shit ISIS coming to his. I commend him for that!!