Ronnie Puno in Full Supervision of Maguindanao While Martial Law is in Effect
President Gloria Macapagal Arroyo gave full supervision of Maguindanao to DILG Secretary Ronnie Puno while martial law is in effect.
Sec. Ronnie Puno clarified in a radio interview that local government units would still have to be led by elected local officials, not “military mayors.”
“We will abide by the rule on succession. If the mayor is not available, the vice-mayor [will take charge] and then down the line,” he said.
Martial Law has been declared in the province of Maguindanao today, suspendeding the writ of habeas corpus in the province except “for certain areas,” enabling the military to make arrests without court intervention.
A total of 57 people were killed in the Ampatuan town few weeks ago.
Ronnie Puno in Full Supervision of Maguindanao While Martial Law is in Effect
President Gloria Macapagal Arroyo gave full supervision of Maguindanao to DILG Secretary Ronnie Puno while martial law is in effect.
Sec. Ronnie Puno clarified in a radio interview that local government units would still have to be led by elected local officials, not “military mayors.”
“We will abide by the rule on succession. If the mayor is not available, the vice-mayor [will take charge] and then down the line,” he said.
Martial Law has been declared in the province of Maguindanao today, suspendeding the writ of habeas corpus in the province except “for certain areas,” enabling the military to make arrests without court intervention.
A total of 57 people were killed in the Ampatuan town few weeks ago.