Teachers’ group slams extension of martial law in Mindanao 777 SHARES Share it! Share TweetBy Merlina Hernando-MalipotA group of teachers strongly denounced the extension of martial law in Mindanao – noting that it would bring further disaster to learners, teachers and other members of the community. The Alliance of Concerned Teachers (ACT), in a statement, expressed opposition to the approval of the Congress to extend martial law in Mindanao for another year. “The persecution of progressive groups and individuals – teachers and students included – became the primary feature of the human costs of martial law in Mindanao,” the group added. On December 12, the Congress granted President Rodrigo Duterte’s request to extend martial law in Mindanao for another year or from January 1 until December 31, 2019.

Source: Manila Bulletin December 14, 2018 07:41 UTC