Proclamation No. 216

Proclamation No. 216
  • Declaring a State of Martial Law and Suspending the Privilege of the Writ of Habeas Corpus in the Whole of Mindanao
CitationProclamation No. 216, s. 2017
Territorial extentWhole of Mindanao
Signed byRodrigo Duterte
SignedMay 23, 2017
Keywords
martial law, rebellion, terrorism
Status: Expired

Proclamation No. 216 was the 2017 proclamation of martial law and suspension of the privilege of the writ of habeas corpus in the whole of Mindanao amid clashes between government forces and Maute group terrorists in Marawi,[1] issued by Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte on May 23, 2017. The state of martial law was extended thrice by Congress at the request of Duterte, citing necessity to quell hostile activities perpetrated by terrorist groups,[2] and ended with the third extension lapsing on December 31, 2019.[3]

  1. ^ Mendoza, Greanne (May 23, 2017). "Duterte declares Martial Law in Mindanao". ABS-CBN News. Archived from the original on May 23, 2017.
  2. ^ Cervantes, Filane Mikee (December 12, 2018). "Congress grants martial law extension until end of 2019". Philippine News Agency. Archived from the original on December 16, 2018.
  3. ^ Cigaral, Nicolas (January 1, 2020). "Martial law in Mindanao ends after 953 days". The Philippine Star. Archived from the original on January 5, 2020.