Albay Rep. Edcel Lagman on Tuesday said President Rodrigo Duterte’s order to fire officials appointed by the previous administration was reminiscent  of  an order made by late dictator Ferdinand Marcos after declaring martial law.

In a press briefing, the minority lawmaker cited Marcos’ letter of instruction dated Sept. 29, 1972, which ordered all appointed officers of the national government to resign not later than October 15, 1972.

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