MANILA, Philippines — Senator Risa Hontiveros on Thursday said she does not see the need for the imposition of martial law in Sulu province even after the recent twin bombings in Jolo town. I concur with my fellow senators pati ‘yung aming senate president at kay General Vinluan,” she told ABS-CBN News Channel when asked if she thought imposing martial law in Sulu would be necessary. Kayang kaya sana sugpuin kung hindi sila pinatay noon (They could have stopped it if they were not killed),” Hontiveros pointed out. Sobejana earlier recommended the imposition of martial law in Sulu province following the twin explosions, a suggestion that earned the support of Philippine National Police chief Gen. Archie Gamboa. Defense Secretary Delfin Lorenzana and Western Mindanao Command chief Maj. Gen. Corleto Vinluan Jr. have likewise expressed opposition to the recommendation.

Source: Philippine Daily Inquirer August 27, 2020 03:11 UTC