AFP confirms, clarifies Air Force memo on ‘martial law-type’ role

MANILA, Philippines — The spokesperson of the Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) on Sunday confirmed the existence of an internal memo to the Philippine Air Force (PAF), where it described a

“martial-type role” for the members of the military and police in enforcing the Luzon-wide enhanced community quarantine.

According to data from the Philippine National Police as of Saturday, a total of 126,302 violators of the ECQ were either fined, apprehended or warned.“But it is incumbent and customary on the part of the leadership of the Philippine Air Force, and the AFP under General Felimon Santos Jr, for that matter, to exercise its initiative of alerting and preparing our personnel including [rules of engagement].

“The order or instruction has been broadcast live nationwide,” the AFP spokesman said, referring to Duterte’s statement.

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