Yes to a time-bound deployment of the state armed forces without violating civil liberties,

for the purpose of crushing the

Maute Group (the exercise of the “calling-out” powers of the Commander-in-chief) … 

     No to Martial Law

Now Playing: “State of the Nation”…

   

    this blog has a self-imposed vow of silence

     until 10:01pm tonight

(ba’t ka nagpapa

tugtog?…

     kasi i’m working — day job)

                        Developments so far,

     based on news reports:

     1)from all media organizations:    a copy of

Proclamation Number 216 declaring martial law was provided the office of the speaker of the house of representatives by the records keeper of MalacaÑang, as follows (embedded copy) below;

 

2)Speaker Alvarez said he was not inclined to convene the House;

     3)Sen. Chiz Escudero (via DZBB) said convening Congress was not necessary since they have not received any motion or resolution revoking or seeking to revoke the declaration of martial law