We strongly support the declaration of martial law in Mindanao effective on 23 May 2017 by President Rodrigo Roa Duterte. We condemn in no uncertain terms the spate of violence and hostilities in the City of Marawi allegedly perpetrated by suspected members of the Maute Group, which has cost the loss of lives, the destruction continue reading : STATEMENT OF SUPPORT ON THE DECLARATION OF MARTIAL LAW IN MINDANAO BY PRESIDENT RODRIGO DUTERTE