Entire PHL, not just Mindanao, under 'state of lawless violence,' Palace clarifies
Published September 3, 2016 2:01pm
Presidential Spokesperson Ernesto "Ernie" Abella on Saturday emphasized that the entire country, not just Mindanao, is covered by the declaration of the state of lawless violence due to heightened security issues.
"Due to heightened security issues, the coverage of the state of lawless violence will include not only Mindanao but also the rest of the nation," Abella said a day after a powerful explosion rocked a night market in Davao City, the hometown of President Rodrigo Duterte.
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At least 14 people were killed in the incident and 71 others were injured.
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The Palace clarified that the President "can only call out the Armed Forces to suppress the lawless violence." — VVP, GMA News
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