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MANILA, Philippines --- President Rodrigo Duterte has the prerogative to use «any of his powers» provided by law to address the spate of killings in Negros Oriental, the Philippine National Police (PNP) said Friday, amid talks of possible martialPNP: Duterte can use ‘any of his powers’ to address Negros killings
MANILA, Philippines --- President Rodrigo Duterte has the prerogative to use «any of his powers» provided by law to address the spate of killings in Negros Oriental, the Philippine National Police (PNP) said Friday, amid talks of possible martial law declaration in the province. «Under the executive department, the President has a wide range of options including the use of emergency powers in so far as maintenance of peace and order is concerned. It is the prerogative of the President to use any of his powers provided by law,» PNP spokesperson Brig. Gen. Bernard Banac said in a statement. Banac said the PNP is closely monitoring the peace and order situation in Negros Oriental, where...Keep on reading: PNP: Duterte can use ‘any of his powers’ to address Negros killings Read more