Some senators are supportive of the Philippine National Police (PNP)’s recommendation to President Duterte that martial law in Mindanao be extended. Senator JV Ejercito said he will support martial law for as long as there are no human rights violations or atrocities committed by the government forces. But Ejercito said he would still insist that the security officials give the Senate a briefing on the situation in the war-torn Marawi City before they arrive on a decision whether to extend martial law or not. President Duterte placed the entire Mindanao under martial law when members of the Maute terror group launched attacks against the soldiers and police in the capital city of Lanao del Sur. 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 17, 2017 06:11 UTC