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Cagayan gov favors martial law to effectively enforce ECQ
Cagayan Governor Manuel Mamba believes martial law is the only way to effectively enforce the enhanced community quarantine (ECQ) amid the COVID-19 pandemic.
Mamba cited instances of mayors in his province allegedly breaking quarantine rules by allowing activities like cockfighting and illegal logging.
He argued that the military should be the ones to enforce quarantine measures, as people trust them more than politicians.
The governor expressed concern that localized quarantines after the current ECQ expires might not resolve the crisis and could be worsened by ongoing criminality.
However, enforcing quarantine rules is not explicitly listed as a ground for declaring martial law under the Constitution, which allows it for invasion, rebellion, or when public safety requires it.
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President Rodrigo Duterte warned that the military and police might be ordered to enforce enhanced community quarantine (ECQ) measures if the public continues to disobey regulations.
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President Rodrigo Duterte warned he might declare martial law if the communist New People's Army's (NPA) lawlessness continues and sabotages pandemic relief efforts.
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Malacañang clarified that President Duterte has not yet issued a formal order to deploy the military to enforce the enhanced community quarantine (ECQ) regulations.
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Cabinet Secretary Karlo Nograles stated that the government is not considering declaring martial law in Luzon despite the rising number of quarantine violators.
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Cabinet Secretary Karlo Nograles clarified that President Duterte's threat of a military takeover to enforce the enhanced community quarantine was merely a warning to deter violators and stubborn individuals.
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