MANILA, Philippines – National Security Adviser Hermogenes Esperon, Jr. on Tuesday said he will recommend the extension of martial law in Mindanao for another year due to the sustained rebellion in the region. ADVERTISEMENTMindanao has been under martial law since the Marawi City siege in 2017. On July 18, 2017, just before President Duterte’s executive order declaring martial law in Mindanao expired, he requested an extension, which Congress approved until December 31, 2017. “Why not (lift martial law) kung kaya na? /gsgREAD: Military open to Inday Sara’s pitch to exempt Davao City from martial lawRead NextLATEST STORIESMOST READ

Source: Philippine Daily Inquirer July 23, 2019 04:58 UTC