Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte recently proclaimed martial law in Mindanao and nearby islands (Financial Times, The Diplomat), and has considered nationwide martial law (Aljazeera, Vocativ). _{Confused? Check our FAQ or ask us for help.}

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This question closed as "no" with an end date of 1 July 2018. _{See our FAQ to learn about how we resolve questions and how scores are calculated.}