President Rodrigo Duterte wants Congress to extend martial law in Mindanao, endorsing the proposal of the military and the police not to lift military rule in the South despite the defeat of the Maute terror group that seized some areas in Marawi City in May this year.

Ilocos Norte Rep. Rodolfo Fariñas said the President will submit on Monday a letter to the Senate and House of Representatives seeking the extension of martial law for a year.

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