The Philippines Congress has granted President Rodrigo Duterte’s request to extend martial law on the southern island of Mindanao – a move that contravenes the country’s constitution.

Philippines President Rodrigo Duterte said his martial law declaration for the country’s restive south could be expanded “throughout the country” in order to combat the rise of ISIS.

“There is that kind perception Mindanao is associated with violence, but one who stays here longer will realize it’s not true, there are many areas that are quite safe and safer than Manila ...

Philippines political violence claims 35 lives on the southern island of Mindanao. An adviser to President Gloria Arroyo calls it a "massacre... unequaled in recent history." ...

Concretely, this requires disciplining MILF commanders who engage in violence, reaching out to the region’s powerful political clans, and boosting conflict resolution efforts.

MANILA, Philippines — As the May 12 elections approach, poll-related violence in some parts of Mindanao appears to be increasing, according to the Commission on Elections.

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Philippines President Rodrigo Duterte said his martial law declaration for the country’s restive south could be expanded “throughout the country” in order to combat the rise of ISIS.

MANILA, Philippines — As the May 12 elections approach, poll-related violence in some parts of Mindanao appears to be increasing, according to the Commission on Elections. Comelec Chairman ...