SENATORS Gregorio Honasan and Joseph Victor “JV” Ejercito on Friday expressed support to a proposal from military and police officials to extend martial law in Mindanao for another year amid continued terror threats in the region.

The Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) and the Philippine National Police (PNP) reportedly received reports that Islamic State-inspired local groups continue to recruit members from communities along Lake Lanao.

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