Congressman Siao votes to extend Martial Law in Mindanao

ILIGAN CITY (13 Dec 2017) - Iligan City Lone Congressional District representative Frederick W. Siao votes for the extension, to another one-year, of the state of Martial Law and the Suspension of the Privilege of the Writ of Habeas Corpus in Mindanao, Wednesday, during the Joint Session of Congress of the Philippines.  He explains his vote, thus:

"As a Mindanaoan and as the Representative of Iligan City, security and political stability are among my top concerns. 

"Recovery and rehabilitation efforts for Marawi will not prosper if the people's safety is not assured, and the remaining pockets of terrorism are not quashed." 

"I am with consonance with the citizenry of Iligan in extending martial law in Mindanao by one year.  However, any kind of abuse made by the military should and will not be tolerated." 

"Mindanao is ready to forge ahead as the new economic powerhouse of the Philippines, not just in agriculture, but also in manufacturing, services, and tourism." 

"The security and safety of our citizens, investors, tourists will be assured in the short term by the extension of martial law and political solutions such as progressive charter change, the BBL and more economic legislation empowering local governments and creating jobs for the long term."

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