“Before we end, I would like to say something about what is going on in Marawi. Poe stressed that without a doubt, all citizens still have rights under martial law. Duterte declared martial law in the region last May 23 amid armed conflict between government troops and ISIS- inspired Maute Group. ADVERTISEMENTPoe was among the 17 of 23 senators, who supported martial law but she was also one of nine senators who wanted Congress to deliberate in joint session the declaration. But voting 12-9, the Senate junked the minority’s bid for a joint session.

Source: Philippine Daily Inquirer June 06, 2017 07:16 UTC