Martial law extension opposed, defended 21 SHARES Share it! At least three Catholic prelates have expressed opposition to the move while key defense and security officials are for martial law. Martial law extension backedWhile prelates opposed martial law extension, Defense Secretary Delfin Lorenzana expressed belief that extending it for another year will helperadicate terrorists lurking there. Martial law kailangan natin iyun [We need martial law there],” Lorenzana said. Opposition groups have continuously slammed the proposed third extension of martial law in Mindanao, saying the 1987 Constitution only allows the declaration of martial law based on two merits: invasion and rebellion.

Source: Manila Bulletin December 09, 2018 15:56 UTC