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The Supreme Court ruled that President Duterte's proclamation of martial law and suspension of habeas corpus in Mindanao was constitutional and supported by sufficient factual basis. The Court determined that it is not their role to validate the accuracy of facts provided by the President, only the sufficiency. Given the armed hostilities occurring and threats to public safety, the broad territorial coverage of Mindanao was within the President's discretionary powers. The Constitution provides safeguards against abuse of these powers through limits on duration and oversight from Congress, so further restrictions on Presidential authority were not warranted.
The Supreme Court ruled that President Duterte's proclamation of martial law and suspension of habeas corpus in Mindanao was constitutional and supported by sufficient factual basis. The Cou…