MANILA – Armed Forces of the Philippines spokesman Marine Brigadier General Edgard Arevalo on Tuesday said the military supports selective coverage of martial law in the Mindanao region as the peace and order situation in some areas has already improved.
“We have articulated our support to selective coverage of martial law as deemed warranted by the local chief executive and validated by our operational commanders on the ground,” Arevalo said in a statement.
Arevalo cited Eastern Mindanao Command commander Lieutenant General Filemon Santos’ support for the lifting of military rule in Davao City following a recommendation from Mayor Sara Duterte.
Reports stated that the presidential daughter is considering sending letters to the House of Representatives and Department of National Defense asking them to exempt Davao City from martial law. The mayor already sent a letter to the Office of the President.
According to Arevalo, the final decision in recommending whether to lift martial law or not is still in the hands of President Rodrigo Duterte. (GMA News/PN)
