Congress recently approved another extension of martial law in Mindanao — this time until 2019 — despite strong opposition from minority lawmakers. READ: Congress okays 3rd martial law extension in MindanaoREAD: 12 Senators OK third martial law extension in MindanaoADVERTISEMENTNew normal? He, along with Senator Francis Escudero also asked if resorting to martial law has become a norm for law enforcement agencies. READ: No Mindanao uprising to justify martial law extension—DrilonREAD: Escudero: Can lawmakers extend martial law past their terms? Drilon also likened martial law to a short-term solution — like an antibiotic, which is taken if simpler medicines failed to work.

Source: Philippine Daily Inquirer December 12, 2018 08:48 UTC