Senators Juan Miguel Zubiri, Sonny Angara, Risa Hontiveros, Bam Aquino, JV Ejercito and Cynthia Villar join the military personnel in visiting parts of the war-torn Marawi City. INQUIRER.net / Pathricia Ann V. Roxas
Six senators visited on Friday the main affected area to personally see the aftermath of the war in Marawi City.
The six senators join military personnel in going around the most affected areas in Marawi. INQUIRER.net / Pathricia Ann V. Roxas
Senators Juan Miguel Zubiri, Sonny Angara, Risa Hontiveros, Bam Aquino, JV Ejercito and Cynthia Villar were in Mindanao also to attend the public hearing for the Bangsamoro Basic Law (BBL) at the Mindanao State University.
Three soldiers looking of what remains in this once bustling residential and commercial area in Marawi City. INQUIRER.net / Pathricia Ann V. Roxas
In a special joint session of Congress in July, both chambers voted to grant President Rodrigo Duterte’s request to extend martial law in Mindanao until December 31, 2017, after the attacks of the Islamic State-linked Maute terrorist group erupted on May 23.
Senators stand on the ground where fierce fighting once took place between the Philippine troops and members of the Maute terror group. INQUIRER.net / Pathricia Ann V. Roxas
Martial rule was later extended up to Dec. 31, 2018. /jpv
Part of the war-torn Marawi City flattened by war. INQUIRER.net / Pathricia Ann V. Roxas