Panelo said the coronavirus pandemic threatens the whole country, claiming that there is an 'actual invasion' happening. COVID19
MANILA - The coronavirus pandemic can be considered an invasion, Chief Presidential Legal Counsel Salvador Panelo claimed Monday as he sought to explain how the crisis can serve as a basis for President Rodrigo Duterte to employ extraordinary measures such as martial law.
"Ano bang meron ngayon ? There is an actual invasion of the coronavirus disease which is pandemic," he said. "Sa aking pananaw po bilang abogado, lahat ng sitwasyon o kalakaran na maaaring parang rebellion o invasion at nagbibigay ng panganib, imminent danger sa taumbayan eh pwede kang gumamit ng extraordinary power under the constitution," he added.
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