Martial law implementing guidelines unconstitutional, says lawmaker

THE implementing guidelines on martial law in Mindanao that will be in effect under an extended martial law is unconstitutional, a lawmaker said Saturday.

Rep. Antonio Tinio of Alliance of Concerned Teachers (ACT) party-list issued the warning during his interpellation of Armed Forces Chief Eduardo Año during the special joint session by the Senate and House of Representatives to deliberate on President Rodrigo Duterte’s proposal to extend martial law for another five months and to suspend the writ of habeas corpus in Mindanao.