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DECISION TO EXTEND MARTIAL LAW IN MINDANAO TO BE BASED ON AFP REPORT – PIMENTEL

Senator Koko Pimentel III said he is keeping an open mind on the possible extension of martial law in Mindanao, following announcements from the Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) and the Philippine National Police (PNP) that they will recommend to President Rodrigo Duterte another extension of military rule in the region for at least […]

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SENATE APPROVES JOINT RESOLUTION EXTENDING AVAILABILITY OF FUNDS FOR HUMAN RIGHTS VICTIMS – GORDON

Voting 16-0-0, the Senate approved on third and final reading Senate Joint Resolution No. 13 extending the availability of funds for victims of human rights violations during the administration of former President Ferdinand Marcos. Senate Justice and Human Rights Committee chair Senator Dick Gordon has endorsed for plenary approval without amendments Committee Report 495 containing […]