Practice question
Congress is asked to extend martial law, but the facts establish that the invasion and rebellion have both ended. Officials rely solely on administrative convenience. Does that satisfy Section 18’s substantive extension conditions?
- Yes, convenience is the only required ground.
- No; the Constitution requires persisting invasion or rebellion and public-safety necessity.
- Yes, because a request automatically proves every condition.
- Yes, if the extension has an attractive title.
- No, because Congress may never extend martial law under any conditions.
Legal references
- 1987 Constitution: https://elibrary.judiciary.gov.ph/thebookshelf/showdocs/3/353 Article VII, Section 18.
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