BALANGA CITY: Local reporters are one in condemning terrorism and called a stop to it but expressed different views on the imposition of martial law in Mindanao in the wake of the Marawi City seige. Jun Bringula of DWIZ considered martial law not necessary in quelling terrorism in Mindanao. Bringula expressed belief that the imposition of martial law is giving recognition to the Maute Group. Has government exerted all efforts to curb terrorism?,” Zeny Soriano, president of Bataan PNP Tri-Media, asked. Other members of the media who declined to be named reasoned out that terrorists are to be feared and not martial law.

Source: Manila Times May 26, 2017 12:22 UTC