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2 solons blast plan to extend martial law in Mindanao for 3rd time

        Albay 1st District Rep. Edcel Lagman and Akbayan Rep. Tom Villarin denounced on Tuesday the possible extension of martial law in Mindanao for the third time, saying it lacks constitutional basis.   "A third extension of martial law in Mindanao mocks the Constitution for wanton absence of constitutional bases which are the presence of actual rebellion and public safety requires the extension," Lagman said in a statement read during a press conference.   "Rebellion does not persist in Mindanao and consequently public safety is not imperiled," he added.   Villarin, meanwhile, warned Congress from kowtowing to the w...

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