Malacañang released on Tuesday morning a copy of the two-page proclamation, which was signed by Executive Secretary Salvador Medialdea. When the person to be arrested has voluntarily waived his right against warrantless arrest. The Department of Justice shall closely coordinate with the PNP and other law enforcement agencies to investigate and prosecute those apprehended for committing lawless violence. “Mindanao has had a long and complex history of lawless violence perpetrated by private armies and local warlords, bandits and criminal syndicates, terrorist groups and religious extremists,” it said. Palace officials have repeatedly given the assurance that the state of emergency proclamation is not akin to martial law, as the writ of habeas corpus is not suspended.

Source: Philippine Daily Inquirer September 06, 2016 17:37 UTC