Martial rule in Mindanao

Mixed reactions. When President Duterte declared Martial Law covering the entire Mindanao, netizens expressed mixed reactions in the social media. There were netizens who support the declaration, but some were worried the dark ages of the country under the dictatorial rule of Ferdinand Marcos will be back.

Behind the attack. A communication specialist told The Ear he suspects the US is behind the attack of local terror group Maute in Marawi City to disrupt the president’s official visit in Russia. “Duterte and Vladimir Putin shook hands, but the bilateral agreement remains hanging,” this communication specialist said.