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Ilang manggagawa mula Mindanao, tutol sa pagpapalawig ng martial law

ABS-CBN News
Posted at Dec 14 02:10 AM

Nagagamit lang umano ang mga pulis at sundalo para buwagin ang mga union. Read more »

Martial law worked vs loose guns but no extension needed: poll watchdog

Christian V. Esguerra, ABS-CBN News
Posted at Dec 13 04:47 PM

Martial law helped maintain peace during the village and youth elections in parts of Mindanao last May, a poll watchdog conceded Thursday, but said this did not mean it should be extended. Read more »

A different picture: Martial law in Mindanao led to forced evacuations, school closures - solon

ABS-CBN News
Posted at Dec 13 12:26 PM

At least two lawmakers from the House of Representatives expressed concern on Thursday over the third extension of martial law in Mindanao. Read more »

Opposition lawmakers: Not enough proof for martial law extension

ABS-CBN News
Posted at Dec 12 11:38 PM

The Philippine Congress granted President Rodrigo Duterte's request to extend martial law in Mindanao for another year.  Read more »

Duterte asks Congress to extend Mindanao martial law

Dharel Placido, ABS-CBN News
Updated as of Dec 07 06:50 PM

President Rodrigo Duterte has approved the recommendation of the military and the police to extend martial law in Mindanao, the Palace confirmed Friday.   Read more »

Police, military chiefs sign proposal for 3rd martial law extension

ABS-CBN News
Posted at Dec 06 11:43 AM

The heads of the police and military signed Thursday a recommendation for the third extension of martial law in Mindanao.   Read more »

Arroyo says House leadership will back martial law extension proposal

RG Cruz, ABS-CBN News
Posted at Dec 05 05:38 PM

Former President, now House Speaker Gloria Macapagal Arroyo on Wednesday said the legislative chamber she leads would back the proposed extension of martial law in Mindanao. Read more »

Senators seek security briefing on possible Mindanao martial law extension

ABS-CBN News
Posted at Dec 04 10:47 PM

Several lawmakers remain cool to the proposal to extend martial law in Mindanao for the third time. They said there is no longer a constitutional basis for prolonged military rule in the region. Read more »

Several senators question calls for Mindanao martial law extension

ABS-CBN News
Posted at Dec 04 05:29 PM

MANILA - Several senators on Tuesday thumbed down the proposal for a third extension of martial law in Mindanao, saying there is no longer a constitutional basis for prolonged military rule in the south.   Read more »

Lorenzana to endorse Mindanao martial law extension to Duterte

Jorge Cariño, ABS-CBN News
Posted at Dec 04 03:25 PM

Defense Chief Delfin Lorenzana will endorse the extension of martial law in Mindanao to President Rodrigo Duterte on Tuesday afternoon. Read more »

Rights body raps 3rd martial law extension

ABS-CBN News
Posted at Dec 04 03:21 PM

The Commission on Human Rights on Tuesday rejected a proposal to extend martial law in Mindanao for a third time. Read more »

Protest vs martial law extension

Manny Palmero, ABS-CBN News
Updated as of Dec 05 04:21 AM

A hundred-strong contingent of workers, peasants, Lumad, Moro and human rights advocates from Mindanao hold a protest outside Armed Forces of the Philippines headquarters in Quezon City on Tuesday. Read more »

Lagman to oppose Mindanao martial law extension before SC

ABS-CBN News
Updated as of Dec 04 09:20 AM

An opposition lawmaker said Tuesday he will question before the Supreme Court any official proposal to extend martial law in Mindanao.  Read more »

Duterte likely to heed proposal for Mindanao martial law extension - spokesman

ABS-CBN News
Posted at Dec 03 01:22 PM

President Rodrigo Duterte will likely ask the Congress for a third extension of martial law in Mindanao following the recommendation of his police and military forces, a spokesman said Monday. Read more »

Malacañang told: Inform Congress of Mindanao martial law extension plans

Sherrie Ann Torres, ABS-CBN News
Posted at Nov 29 08:12 PM

Malacañang should now decide if there is still a need for Congress to hold a special session to discuss martial law in Mindanao, a lawmaker said Thursday. Read more »

AFP eyes another martial law extension in Mindanao

Jewel Reyes, ABS-CBN News
Updated as of Nov 14 01:22 AM

ZAMBOANGA CITY - The Armed Forces of the Philippines on Tuesday said it is considering recommending an extension of martial law in Mindanao to the President, following positive "gains" as campaigns against terrorism continue. Read more »

'Daming problema sa Mindanao': Dureza sa martial law extension

ABS-CBN News
Posted at Sep 04 01:30 AM

Sa harap ng panibagong insidente ng pagsabog sa Sultan Kudarat, suportado ni Presidential Adviser on the Peace Process Jesus Dureza ang pagpapalawig sa martial law sa Mindanao. Read more »

Lacson: Longer martial law will not solve bombings

Sherrie Ann Torres, ABS-CBN News
Updated as of Sep 03 07:36 PM

MANILA - It's not martial law declaration in Mindanao that will solve the bombing incidents in the region, Senator Panfilo Lacson said. Read more »

Military hails SC ruling upholding Mindanao martial law extension

ABS-CBN News
Posted at Feb 06 09:32 PM

MANILA - The Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) on Tuesday hailed the Supreme Court's decision to uphold the year-long extension of martial law in Mindanao.   Read more »

SC upholds year-long Mindanao martial law extension

ABS-CBN News
Updated as of Feb 06 08:05 PM

The Supreme Court on Tuesday upheld the year-long extension of martial law in Mindanao. Read more »