MANILA — Citing safety concerns, Malacañang has joined military and civilian officials in dissuading Marawi residents from returning home to the ruined city until clearing operations are done. President Duterte has declared martial law on the entire Mindanao in a bid to quell the Maute Group’s attacks in Marawi City, the 60-day period set to expire on July 22. This as the majority bloc senators led by Senate President Aquilino Pimentel III are set to meet with President Duterte Monday night to discuss the conflict in Marawi City. Senate Majority Leader Vicente Sotto III said he did not know exactly who among the senators were invited in the Palace meeting which he added had no specific agenda. Among the senators who said they will go to the Palace meeting are Richard Gordon and Manny Pacquiao.

Source: Philippine Daily Inquirer July 16, 2017 10:07 UTC