President Duterte Asks Congress for 1 Year Martial Law Extension in Mindanao

President Rodrigo Duterte has formally asked the Congress for the approval to extend Martial Law in Mindanao for one year, beyond the December 31 deadline. This is according to House Majority Leader Rodolfo Fariñas, who said that the president has already written a letter to the House of Representatives for the Martial Law extension.

Marawi ‘Bakwit’ Protest Leader Explains How Militant Groups are “Taking Care of Them”

Around 100 members of Bakwit (evacuees from Mindanao) received a supposed bonus package from various militant groups. This includes rice, canned goods, ham, and keso de bola. This is after they held a protest rally in Mendiola on Wednesday, December 6, demanding the Duterte administration not to extend Martial Law in Mindanao.

Alejano on Duterte to Pull Out Military Forces in Marawi if SC Orders Him: “He's Only Bluffing”

“He is only bluffing!” This is what Magdalo Party-list Representative Gary Alejano said when asked if he believes that President Rodrigo Duterte was serious when he said he is ready pull out security forces from Marawi City if the Supreme Court (SC) orders him to. He made his statement in an exclusive interview with ANC live this Sunday, June 18.