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Martial law in Mindanao, ASEAN sum up 2017 in the Philippines

Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte

President Rodrigo Duterte gestures during his speech at the Malacanang Palace in Manila, 17 July 2017 Source: AAP

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Controversies in politics, conflicts and bloody war, the implementation of martial law and the ASEAN summit are among the major events of 2017 for the Philippines.

The President's declaration of martial law triggered major debates over its extended enforcement throughout Mindanao after the conflict in Marawi City.

Let's look at the biggest events in the Philippines in 2017.
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Prime Minister Malcolm Turnbull meets Philippines President Rodrigo Duterte at the ASEAN summit in Manila (AAP) Source: AAP
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US President Donald Trump arrives in Manila for the ASEAN Summit (AAP) Source: AAP
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