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DISMAYED – Roy Jim Bulanghig (left), president of Shin Sun Tropical Fruit Corp. labor union and Jing Puerin (right), the union’s secretary criticize the extension of martial law in Mindanao and express dismay to Mindanao lawmakers who supported the measure on Saturday, July 22. Shin Sun union officers and members join the ongoing “Kampuhan” of workers at the historic Mendiola Bridge in Manila. (Alex D. Lopez/davaotoday.com)

Suppression of workers’ rights feared as Congress extends ML in Mindanao

Labor leaders from various places in the country expressed fear and concern over more cases of suppression of their rights as lawmakers on Saturday voted 461 to 18 the extension of the imposition of Martial Law and the suspension of the writ of habeas corpus in Mindanao.

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Read more about the article 3 Dabawenyo lawmakers among the few who opposed Martial Law extension in Mindanao
Bayan Muna Partylist Rep. Carlos Isagani Zarate, Anakpawis Partylist Rep. Ariel Casilao and Akbayan Partylist Rep. Tomasito Villarin (davaotoday.com)

3 Dabawenyo lawmakers among the few who opposed Martial Law extension in Mindanao

The Congress has spoken and ?it granted the extension of ?Martial Law in Mindanao ?to December 31 this year.

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Read more about the article Vote for ML extension is a vote vs. Maranaw people, civic leader says
Samira Gutoc-Tomawis (Image by MD Genotiva/davaotoday.com)

Vote for ML extension is a vote vs. Maranaw people, civic leader says

For Samira Gutoc-Tomawis, the decision reached by the members of Congress on Saturday, July 22 was a vote against the interest of the people of Marawi.

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Read more about the article Extension of Martial Law in Mindanao draws various reactions
THE BATTLE GOES ON. Philippine Marines backed by Armoured Personnel Carrier sweep down the streets in Marawi City as the military ground operations against the Maute group entered on its ?ffifth? day on Sunday, May 28. (Alexander Lopez/davaotoday.com)

Extension of Martial Law in Mindanao draws various reactions

The approval of the Congress to extend martial law until December this year on Sunday has drawn various reactions from different sectors in the city.

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Read more about the article Military reminds ranks: don’t harass civilians at checkpoints
TIGHT SECURITY. A checkpoint manned by the Philippine Army and Philippine National Police implements strict security measures at the entrance of Marawi City on Thursday morning, June 22. Military ground operations and air assaults against the ISIS-linked Maute group in the area continue since the siege took place last May 23. (Alex D. Lopez/davaotoday.com)

Military reminds ranks: don’t harass civilians at checkpoints

The military on Friday has urged troops assigned in checkpoints and mobile patrols to afford the civilians with courtesy following several reports of individuals complaining of rude soldiers.

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