12 Senators OKs third martial law extension in Mindanao
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MANILA, Philippines --- Twelve senators on Wednesday voted to extend martial law in Mindanao until December 31, 2019. The 12 senators who affirmed the third extension of martial law in the region were Senate President Vicente Sotto III, and Senators Gring12 Senators OKs third martial law extension in Mindanao
MANILA, Philippines --- Twelve senators on Wednesday voted to extend martial law in Mindanao until December 31, 2019. The 12 senators who affirmed the third extension of martial law in the region were Senate President Vicente Sotto III, and Senators Gringo Honasan, Panfilo Lacson, Juan Miguel Zubiri, Richard Gordon, Grace Poe, Cynthia Villar, Koko Pimentel, JV Ejercito, Sonny Angara, Win Gatchalian, and Manny Pacquiao. On the other hand, five senators voted against further placing Mindanao under martial rule. These lawmakers were: Minority Floor Leader Senator Franklin Drilon, and Senators Bam Aquino, Rise Hontiveros, Francis Pangilinan, and Francis Escudero. Senator Ralph R...Keep on reading: 12 Senators OKs third martial law extension in Mindanao Read more