A mural depicts the declaration of Martial Law of former Philippine President Ferdinand Edralin Marcos Sr. while many activists denounce it. As we commemorate the 50th year anniversary of the ...

The year was 1977, five years since President Ferdinand E Marcos had declared martial law in the Philippines - on 21 September 1972. Mr Marcos suspended parliament and arrested opposition leaders ...

There were protests outside congress on Saturday against the law Legislators in the Philippines have voted overwhelmingly to extend martial law to deal with an Islamist insurgency in the restive ...

Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte has declared a 60-day period of martial law on Mindanao island, following clashes between the army and militants with links to Islamic State. Rodrigo Duterte ...