Palace welcomes poll on Filipinos
supporting Duterte's martial law

Malacañang welcomed the latest Social Weather Stations (SWS) survey showing majority of Filipinos supporting President Rodrigo Duterte’s declaration of martial law in Mindanao, saying the public believes on the factual and legal basis of the proclamation.

"The positive public response indicates that they believe the factual and legal basis of the proclamation of martial law for Mindanao, which includes the Maute group’s attempt to remove allegiance from the government and to deprive the Chief Executive of his powers to enforce the laws and maintain public order and safety," Palace spokesman Ernesto Abella said in a statement on Wednesday.