13. During the campaign period for the 2025 National and Local Elections, political unrest in the Province of XYZ led to a shootout between private armies in front of the provincial capital. Thirty people, including innocent bystanders, were among the casualties. In response, President Z declared a state of emergency in the Province of XYZ and issued a directive for the Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) and the Philippine National Police (PNP) to prevent and suppress all incidents of lawless 4 violence in the said province. Governor X questioned President Z’s directive for alleged lack of proper authority from the Congress. Is the challenge meritorious? Reason(s).