Año Says Martial Law Possible Due To NPA Attacks Amid COVID-19 Crisis
MARTIAL LAW POSSIBLE – Interior Secretary Eduardo Año backed the possibility of a martial law declaration.
Recently, the New People’s Army increased its attacks amid the coronavirus quarantine. According to reports, the rebel group may be taking advantage of the crisis to conduct their attacks.
According to a report from GMA, Año said the rebels have attacked local officials escorting the government’s amelioration funds during the coronavirus crisis. As such, Año stated that the President warned that if the attacks continued, a martial law could be declared.
Kaya nagbabala ang Pangulo na kung magtutuloy-tuloy ang ganyan at lalo pa nilang aatakihin yung mga tumutulong at escort ng ating barangay officials ay sabi niya idedeklara niya ang martial law
As per the report, the Interior secretary added that if things escalate further into martial law, we should support President Duterte.
Kung dumating ang pagkakataon na ‘yan, talagang susuportahan natin ang ating Pangulo
Earlier, Duterte had warned that martial law may be imposed in a bid to eradicate the rebel group. This was made following reports from the Military that the NPA blocked aid meant for Samar.
Moreover, on Friday, a police officer and a local official sustained wounds following an alleged NPA attack. According to the victims, the NPA gunmen attacked a police vehicle in Moreal Town, Masbate.
Ito ‘yung pagkakataon na na nakita natin na kung saan nagkakaroon ng crisis, ay tsaka para sinasamantala
Interior Secretary Eduardo Año
Meanwhile, Senators continue to be divided regarding the declaration of martial law. With the country facing a health crisis, some Senators support the suggestion, while others opposed it.
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