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15 senators: Proclamation of martial law in Mindanao “satisfactory, constitutional, in accordance with the law”

              By Meanne Corvera Eagle News Service Fifteen senators of 23 have signed a resolution showing their support for President Rodrigo Duterte’s declaration of martial law in Mindanao. Senate President Aquilino Pimentel, Senate President Pro Tempore Ralph Recto and Majority Floor Leader Tito Sotto signed Resolution 388, which finds “satisfactory, constitutional and in accordance with the law” Proclamation 216 that lays down the “factual and legal basis” for the declaration. President Duterte placed […]