Ni Mar Gabriel Eagle News Service MANILA, Philippines (Eagle News) — Buo ang suporta ng Philippine National Police sa pagpapalawig pa ng martial law sa Mindanao sa loob ng isang taon. Nito lamang Miyerkules, Diyembre 13, ay inaprubahan na ng Kongreso ang hiling ng Pangulo kaugnay ng martial law extension. Para sa PNP, malaking tulong daw ito sa para pigilan ang anumang banta ng terorismo sa Mindanao at iba pang bahagi ng bansa. “The threat […]
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President Duterte thanks Congress for allowing one-year extension of martial law in Mindanao
“It’s a big window for all of us,” he says (Eagle News) — President Rodrigo Duterte on Wednesday thanked Congress for approving his one-year extension of martial law in Mindanao. “I would like to thank Congress for understanding the plight of the Filipino,” he said in a speech during the ceremonial destruction of firearms in Taguig. He added that he would have had a “difficult time” if martial law was not in place in Mindanao. He […]
Joint session of House, Senate that will decide on fate of Mindanao martial law extension proposal begins amid protests
(Eagle News) — The joint session of the two houses of Congress which will once again determine the fate of President Rodrigo Duterte’s request for a one-year extension of martial law in Mindanao began on Wednesday, amid protests being held by militant groups against the proposal. Senate President Koko Pimentel and Speaker Pantaleon Alvarez banged the gavel inside the session hall of the Batasang Pambansa a few minutes past 9 a.m. Fourteen senators were present […]
Drilon: Congress’ authorization of 1-year extension of martial law in Mindanao already “a foregone conclusion”
(Eagle News) — Congress’ “authorization” of a one-year extension of martial law is already a foregone conclusion, Senate Minority Leader Franklin Drilon said on Tuesday. Drilon, who spoke to reporters prior to a briefing of security officials on the proposal, noted that Congress, after all, was a “political body,” and that President Rodrigo Duterte has a super majority in both houses. “…And therefore it is expected that notwithstanding our reservations and opposition, the Congress will […]
Speaker Alvarez supports martial law extension
QUEZON City, Philippines – House Speaker Pantaleon Alvarez is in favor of extending martial law in Mindanao. He added that most of residents in Mindanao also support the martial law extension as the threat of terrorism and kidnapping remain. https://youtu.be/egeZhGSxZ5s
NDF warns of bigger troubles ahead due to martial law extension
QUEZON City, Philippines (Eagle News) — The National Democratic Front (NDF) warned about bigger troubles stemming from the extension of martial law in Mindanao, saying the extension will mean more suffering for Moros in Mindanao. The NDF said that the extension of martial law may result in farmers’ protests as well as actions against the government by the indigenous tribes in Mindanao. “With an extended martial law, the Duterte regime’s naked fascism will target not […]
Martial law extension, not bad for economy, says NEDA Chief
QUEZON City, Philippines (Eagle News) — National Economic Development Authority (NEDA) Chief Secretary Ernesto Pernia allayed fears of a negative impact of a martial law extension to the country’s economy. Pernia said that he recently attended a meeting with businessmen from Cagayan De Oro City where the businessmen expressed that they feel safer because of martial law. “I was in Cagayan de Oro just the other day and there were businessmen there in the forum […]
President Duterte reveals plan of Maute-ASG group to attack Basilan, other Mindanao cities
QUEZON City, Philippines (Eagle News) — President Rodrigo Duterte revealed plans of the Maute Group and the Abu Sayyaf Group to attack Basilan City, General Santos City, Cagayan De Oro City and Zamboanga City in Mindanao. He detailed this in his seven-page letter to Congress which sought a five-month extension of martial law in Mindanao “Validated reports disclose that Hapilon and the Mautes have sent an operational fund to ASG sub-leader Furuji Indama in order to […]
Mga residente sa Marawi City, hati ang reaksyon sa martial law extension
MARAWI CITY, Lanao del Sur (Eagle News) – Hati ang reaksyon ng mga residente sa Marawi City sa posibilidad na i-extend ang martial law sa Mindanao hanggang sa Disyembre. Ilang residente ang pabor na palawigin pa ito hanggang sa pagtatapos ng taong 2017, sapagkat nakikita nila ito bilang paraan upang maprotektahan ang mga sibilyan sa teroristang Maute Group. Gayunman, ang ibang residente ay hindi pabor dahil naiisip nila na kung palalawigin pa ang martial law […]
After security briefing, several senators unconvinced on need to extend martial law until Dec. 31
QUEZON City, Philippines (Eagle News) — Several senators allied with the administration expressed their apprehension about extending martial law until December. After the closed-door briefing with military officials, many said they are in favor of extending martial law, but felt that a month or two months is enough period for an extension. -1 to 2 month martial law extension enough, says some senators Senator Richard Gordon said that he is in favor of extending the […]
Hirit na martial law extension, kailangang maipaliwanag na maigi, ayon sa Makabayan bloc
QUEZON CITY, Philippines (Eagle News) – Umalma ang mga mambabatas mula sa Makabayan bloc sa hirit na palawigin pa ang idineklarang martial law ni Pangulong Rodrigo Duterte sa Mindanao. Ayon kay Bayan Muna Rep. Carlos Zarate, hindi dapat madaliin ng Kongreso ang pag-apruba sa martial law extension. Sa halip, kailangan muna itong pag-aralang maigi upang malaman kung may batayan ang pagpapalawig dito. Dapat din aniyang mapaliwanag ang defense at security officials sa mga mambabatas kung […]
PNP recommends extension of martial law in Mindanao
PNP chief says narcopoliticians supporting terrorists have not been arrested QUEZON City (Eagle News) — The Philippine National Police has recommended the extension of martial law in Mindanao, arguing that certain narcopoliticians who support local terrorists have not yet been arrested. PNP Chief Ronald dela Rosa said a position paper detailing their recommendations was submitted to President Rodrigo Duterte on Friday. He, however, did not say how long martial law should be extended in the […]





