MANILA, Philippines — Malacañang on Wednesday said President Rodrigo Duterte welcomes any activities launched to commemorate the anniversary of the declaration of Martial Law.
Presidential Communications Office Secretary Martin Andanar said that while September 21 is a regular working day, the nation does not forget its significance.
“It will be governance as usual. This, however, does not mean the significance of the day is lost to the collective memory of the nation,” Andanar said in a statement.
Andanar said the Palace understands that some groups would mark the anniversary through public assembly. He said these are welcome as long as they are orderly.
“The President encourages various activities to commemorate the occasion as long as they are peaceful and no public inconvenience or destruction of properties may ensue,” he said.
The Philippines commemorates on September 21 the 44th anniversary of former President Ferdinand Marcos’ signing of Proclamation No. 1081 placing the entire country under Martial Law.