MANILA -- Outgoing Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) chief-of-staff Gen. Carlito Galvez Jr. on Monday said the military will recommend a year-long extension of martial law in Mindanao. "We have recommendations already, nakikita po namin ang lahat ng (we see that all) RPOC (Regional Peace and Order Councils) and also the local government units and even the Comelec … [Read more...] about AFP to push for one-year martial law extension in Mindanao
Duterte declares Martial law in Mindanao
Duterte declares Martial law in Mindanao, cuts Russia trip
DAVAO CITY, Philippines--President Rodrigo Duterte declares Martial Law in Mindanao, cuts short his Russia trip to attend to the urgent need in Marawi City which was attacked by ISIS-backed Maute group. The President will leave Moscow, Russia at 3a.m this morning, Wednesday May 23 (Manila time). Duterte was in Russia for a five-day state visit but he cut is short due to … [Read more...] about Duterte declares Martial law in Mindanao, cuts Russia trip
