Bicol solon backing martial law extension 113 SHARES Share it! Share TweetBy Ellson QuismorioA Bicol lawmaker has no problem with supporting the extension of martial law in Mindanao beyond December 31, 2018 in the event the Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) and President Rodrigo Duterte recommend it. Galvez was quoted as saying that LGU officials in Mindanao were “looking forward” to martial law extension so as to ensure that the region would be free of terrorist groups that sow fear and violence. It can be recalled that an estimated 1,000 ISIS-inspired Maute Group terrorists occupied Marawi City in Lanao del Sur on May 23, 2017, prompting President Duterte to declare martial law. “We should give more weight to the inputs of the people living in Mindanao in considering a request for the extension of [military rule],” Villafuerte said.

Source: Manila Bulletin November 25, 2018 08:15 UTC