By Mario B. Casayuran
Pro-administration senators have sought a briefing from Malacañang and national security officials before deciding whether or not to support a move to extend martial law in Mindanao for another year.
Sen. Juan Miguel Zubiri, a political ally of President Duterte and native of Bukidnon, said he is open to extending martial law in Mindanao.
“But I need to listen to the briefing scheduled by the Armed Forces of the Philippines and the Philippine National Police before I can finalize my decision,’’ Zubiri said.
Another Duterte political ally, Sen. Joel Villanueva, said he also wants to be briefed before making a decision.
“As we have been saying and calling, we badly need a briefing on this, updates, latest assessment, etc., before we can decide,’’ he said.
