Who says Martial Law scares people in Mindanao? Proofs here

Iligan city is one of the cities in Mindanao which is close to Marawi city, the war zone as of this moment. Martial Law was declared on May 2017 "The Proclamation No. 216 in 2017" and planned to ceased by the end of 2017.

Many netizens (especially those who are living outside and far in Mindanao) criticized  the proclamation of Martial Law and defined as scary to the residents in Mindanao. Well, We have proofs here: see pics.

September 29, 2017 is the feast of VIVA Sr. San Miguel - Iligan City Patron Saint. All people were enjoying the feast with no worries about martial law at all, parades on the streets were gorgeous, Diyandi, The "Diyandi" is a rite performed by the "Dumagats" (now Christians), the Maranaos (Muslims).

Just in September 2, 2017, Diyandi Fiesta Park had started making stalls in (formerly Mugna / Taboan sa Iligan). Located at Purok 1 Bernalis beside Phase 5 corner C3 Road, Brgy.Tipanoy. (which is near the army camp).

Mugna / Taboan

On September 20, people were gathered together at St. Micheal's Cathedral church to celebrate and joined the walk of St. Sr. San Miguel "Pagkana-ug ni Sr. San Miguel". 

Pagkana-og ni Sr. San Miguel

September 16, 2017 there was Diyandi Competition held at Robinsons Place Iligan. 

Motor Cross Event

Street Dancing and Presentation

A lot of activities were implemented on the said festival which was really to promote visitors to come and join the event. I might missed some of the activities posted here but this is just to confirm that martial law will not and did not scare the people in Mindanao especially in Iligan city. People in Iligan city were even very much thankful for the declaration of martial law to add more security in the place. Before the declaration of Martial Law especially for the coming of feasts like this, a lot were scared for snatching and group of teenagers were making troubles in anywhere. But as of September 29, 2017 Diyandi Festival was the most peaceful and organized event happened in Iligan city. I could say that one of the reasons for this successful event was the Martial Law declaration of President Rodrigo Duterte and also through the help of the concerned citizens, government personnel and to the cooperation of the residents to deliver peaceful and harmonious festival in the city. VIVA SENIOR SAN MIGUEL! VIVA!

This is what the place looked like on September 29, 2017 (Iligan city Feast) in celebration of Sr. San Miguel.

People were indeed gathering together and very excited to celebrate.

                                VIVA!

Furthermore, it's not the end of celebration yet. There are a lot of successful feasts celebration that wasn't mentioned here hopefully to cover them up soon.

"Heads Up" to the upcoming feast event in Oroquieta City, Mindanao on October 16, 2017. We'll keep you updated by then.