MANILA, Philippines — The Commission on Human Rights (CHR) has maintained that the latest bombings in Jolo could be solved through greater cooperation among government agencies, and without placing the area under martial law. ADVERTISEMENTShe further stated that martial law should not be normalized as an automatic and impulsive response to security threats. “Martial law remains to be an extraordinary measure reserved for extraordinary circumstances under the 1987 Constitution. According to Article VII, Section 18, martial law may be declared to suppress lawless violence, invasion, or rebellion for a period of 60 days. It may either be revoked or extended further by Congress — just like the martial law rule in Marawi before.

Source: Philippine Daily Inquirer August 26, 2020 11:05 UTC