President Rodrigo Duterte early Saturday declared “a state of lawlessness” or “a state of lawless violence” to counter terrorism and strengthen the campaign against illegal-drug trade.
President Rodrigo Duterte early Saturday declared “a state of lawlessness” or “a state of lawless violence” to counter terrorism and strengthen the campaign against illegal-drug trade.
“It’s not martial law but it would require nationwide, well-coordinated efforts of the military and the police.”
“I have this duty to protect the country. I have this duty to keep intact the integrity of the nation,” “There will be major checkpoints, curfews,”
“This is not the first time Davao has been sacrificed in the altar of violence,”
“Everybody can come in and out of Davao,” “Davao is safe, there is no criminality here except terrorism.” “keep calm.”
“The government is with you. We will protect everyone,” - Pres. Duterte
