By Shane F. Velasco
PIA-3
CLARK Air Base, Pampanga--President Rodrigo R. Duterte will not yet
lift Martial Law in Mindanao as terrorism is still a threat in the area.
“I enjoin our troops to continue performing their duties
well, especially as Martial Law remains in effect in Mindanao, and there are
persisting threats of terrorism and insurgency,” the
Commander-In-Chief said during Tuesday’s Change of Command Ceremony of the
Philippine Air Force (PAF).
On
May 23, Duterte issued Proclamation 216 declaring Martial Law and suspending the
privilege of the writ of habeas corpus in the whole of Mindanao including the
islands of Basilan, Sulu, and Tawi-Tawi following the attack of Maute Group in
Marawi City.
Meanwhile,
the President once again recognized the valor and sacrifices of the military
personnel including those in PAF who were killed and wounded in action in
Marawi City.
“That
you have left your families and the comfort of your homes to serve the country
is truly praiseworthy. Indeed the Philippines and our people are indebted to
you because of the sacrifices you have made every single day,” he said.
President Duterte pointed out that because of the bravery
of the troops against Maute group, they made the Philippines more safer but he
warned the nation that as Marawi City is now liberated, terrorism and
insurgency remained a threat to public safety.
“We have made significant headway in ridding the country
of the scourges of criminality, insurgency, terrorism, and corruption because
of your invaluable contributions and there could never be a task more ennobling
than that,” he added. (CLJD/SFV-PIA 3)
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| President Rodrigo R. Duterte said he will not yet lift Martial Law in Mindanao as terrorism is still a threat in the area. (Jemwelle G. Viray, PIA 3) |
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