Proclamation No. 216 facts for kids
Quick facts for kids Proclamation No. 216 |
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| Declaring a State of Martial Law and Suspending the Privilege of the Writ of Habeas Corpus in the Whole of Mindanao | |
| Citation | Proclamation No. 216, s. 2017 |
| Territorial extent | Whole of Mindanao |
| Date signed | May 23, 2017 |
| Signed by | Rodrigo Duterte |
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| martial law, rebellion, terrorism | |
| Status: Expired | |
Proclamation No. 216 was the 2017 proclamation of martial law and suspension of the privilege of the writ of habeas corpus in the whole of Mindanao amid clashes between government forces and Maute group terrorists in Marawi, issued by Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte on May 23, 2017. The state of martial law was extended thrice by Congress at the request of Duterte, citing necessity to quell hostile activities perpetrated by terrorist groups, and ended with the third extension lapsing on December 31, 2019.
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Proclamation No. 216
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A screenshot of the martial law cartoon video.
See also
- Martial law in the Philippines
- Proclamation No. 55
- Proclamation No. 1081
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