MANILA, Philippines — The Armed Forces of the Philippines on Wednesday welcomed the approval of the extension of martial law in Mindanao until the end of 2019. ADVERTISEMENTA total of 235 lawmakers voted in favor of the extension of martial law while 28 voted against it. This was the third time that martial law was extended in Mindanao after the five-month Marawi siege in 2017. Early this month, the military said it was recommending the extension of martial law, citing bombings in Basilan, General Santos City, and Sultan Kudarat. /eeREAD: Palace: Martial law extension in Mindanao a ‘positive development’ADVERTISEMENTRead Next

Source: Philippine Daily Inquirer December 12, 2018 06:56 UTC