House Majority Leader Rolando Andaya Jr. believes that Congress should heed the call of President Rodrigo Duterte if he seeks an extension of martial law in Mindanao. While the extension of martial rule in the southern region beyond the end of 2018 is "the call of the executive" branch, the House leader said Congress should concur with the possible request. "The declaration of Martial Law is the call of the executive. The President declares or extends, Congress concurs. If the President will ask for it, then it shall be given," he said in a statement Thursday. But the lawmaker, an administration ally, said he would suggest that Malacaang call a meeting of the National Security C...
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