Senators seek briefing on martial law extension 10 SHARES Share it! Share TweetBy Vanne TerrazolaSenators are asking government security officials for a new briefing on the proposed extension of the martial law in Mindanao before acting on the proposal. Leaders of the Philippine National Police have repeatedly expressed their support for martial law extension. “If the AFP, or the Executive Department, is proposing for an extension of martial law, then we have to have a briefing. Under the Constitution, the Senate and House of Representatives shall vote jointly on a proposal to extend martial law.

Source: Manila Bulletin December 03, 2018 14:26 UTC