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The Senate and the House of Representatives are holding a joint session to decide on President Rodrigo Duterte’s request to extend martial law in Mindanao. Watch the proceedings live on Rappler.
Meanwhile, it’s confirmed – PNP chief Ronald dela Rosa will become Bureau of Corrections chief when he retires in January 2018.
We’re also monitoring Tropical Depression Urduja, which is slowly making its way to the country.
Below are the big stories you shouldn’t miss.
Senate Minority Leader Franklin Drilon warned that extending martial law in Mindanao until the end of 2018 could be a “prelude” to a nationwide declaration. For Drilon, President Rodrigo Duterte’s request is unconstitutional.
Executive Secretary Salvador Medialdea told Congress that Malacañang is after “unlimited peace,” not “unlimited martial law.” He said extending martial law in Mindanao would address “ongoing security concerns and continuing acts of rebellion” there.
President Rodrigo Duterte himself said Philippine National Police chief Ronald dela Rosa will be appointed to the Bureau of Corrections after his retirement in January 2018. Duterte said it would be “a waste” not to give Dela Rosa a government post.
President Rodrigo Duterte’s list of alleged drug suspects now has 6,000 names and counting, according to the Philippine Drug Enforcement Agency. The list contains both government officials and civilians.
Kim Jong-Un vowed to make North Korea the “world’s strongest nuclear power.” This provocative statement comes as global powers scramble to address the threats posed by Pyongyang’s nuclear program.
Tropical Depression Urduja has a speed of just 7 kilometers per hour as it heads for the Philippines. There are no areas under tropical cyclone warning signals yet.
The Ateneo Blue Eagles will drop by the Rappler office to talk about their UAAP Season 80 men’s basketball crown. Tune in!
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