The combined vote for martial law extension was 235 for and 28 against it. Martial rule in Mindanao was first declared on May 23, 2017, within hours of the Maute attack in Marawi, Lanao del Sur. Some respect-for-law advocates talk of running to the Supreme Court to question the constitutionality of the latest martial rule extension. Despite the alleged rebellion, the administration claims to have gained substantial economic gains in Mindanao under martial law. Trying to accept martial rule as the new normal in governance, we still cannot see the alleged invasion or rebellion which is the only constitutional justification for the extreme act of declaring martial law.

Source: Philippine Star December 15, 2018 16:00 UTC