More Philippines martial law is Duterte's win, for now

The precedent that martial law's renewal has set could cause the government future problems

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In this article

  • Militants in Marawi
  • Duterte's victory?
  • Legal actions likely
  • Extension definition controversy
  • Public wariness?
  • Trouble ahead?
  • Outlook

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