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.