MANILA, Philippines — Congress on Wednesday overwhelmingly approved President Rodrigo Duterte’s request to extend the imposition of martial law in Mindanao until December 31, 2018. READ: Congress approves one-year martial law extension in MindanaoIn his letter addressed to Congress, Duterte cited continuing threats of ISIS-inspired extremists, local terrorist groups and the New People’s Army—a new ground—in seeking an extension of the declaration. READ: Do Mindanaons support martial law? The Davao City government then released guidelines for Davao residents while martial law is in effect. Mayor Cynthia Guiani-Sayadi took the implementation of martial law in Mindanao to as an opportunity to intensify the local government's campaign against illegal drugs.

Source: Philippine Star December 15, 2017 03:33 UTC