#THEPHILIPPINES: Pres. Duterte Declares Martial Law After Southern City Taken By Terrorists

[world politics news]

Pres. Rodrigo Duterte has declared martial law in the southern Philippines in response to a burst of militant activity. Islamic State-linked militants had taken full control of Marawi City in Mindanao. The military reported that 13 soldiers, two policemen, and 41 militants had been killed so far since the battle to retake Marawi City from the militants started on May 22. Around 45 soldiers were also wounded.

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#THEPHILIPPINES: Pres. Frontrunner Won't Apologize For Saying He'd Have Raped Prisoner

[world politics news]

Presidential frontrunner Rodrigo Duterte said he will not apologize for remarks he made over the 1989 rape and murder of an Australian missionary in a Davao prison. As mayor of the town, he told a crowd that he should have been first in line to rape her. Opponents are calling him unfit for the presidency.