The Department of National Defense is studying the possible extension of martial law in Mindanao, as the 60-day declaration ends in a few weeks. The martial law declaration will end on July 23. Also on Tuesday, the Supreme Court affirmed the President’s declaration of martial law in the entire Mindanao, with a voting of 11-3-1. READ: SC upholds validity of martial law in Mindanao“Personally, I’m happy that the Supreme Court may find that it has legal basis so that we can continue our job properly until the end of martial law,” Lorenzana told reporters shortly before the Supreme Court decision. For donation from overseas:Inquirer Foundation Corp account:Inquirer Foundation Corp. Banco De Oro (BDO) Current Account No: 007960018860Swift Code: BNORPHMM

Source: Philippine Daily Inquirer July 04, 2017 06:11 UTC