Senator Francis Pangilinan said consecutive bombings in Mindanao placed in question the prevailing martial law in the region. READ: Sultan Kudarat bombing death toll rises to 3“This places under question the effectiveness of the martial law declaration in the entire Mindanao. What’s the point of such a declaration by government if it is incapable of preventing such bombings?” Pangilinan said in a statement on Monday. Pangilinan earlier said that martial law was not necessary amid the bombings in Mindanao. ADVERTISEMENTREAD: Pangilinan hits possible martial law extension in MindanaoSenator Grace Poe, meanwhile, also called on the public to remain firm against terrorism in the region.

Source: Philippine Daily Inquirer September 17, 2018 03:00 UTC