"The extension of martial law in Mindanao is but one facet of an emerging dictatorship," it said. READ: Kabataan rep: Martial law extension 'free pass for rights violations'Aquino also expressed the same apprehensions that martial law could be declared nationwide since Maoist militants have a presence in many parts of the country. "There is no stopping the president and the Armed Forces from going after terrorists even without declaring martial law. He also expressed fears that extending martial law for one year would weaken civilian authority and supremacy over the military. READ: MAT: Martial law extension a danger to human rights, democracy

Source: Philippine Star December 13, 2017 09:56 UTC