News Update As of July 10, 2017
(Monday) 1. Manila Bulletin
Palace eyes better relationship with Catholic Church leadership
The Duterte administration is looking forward to having a more open dialogue and cooperation with the Catholic Church following the election of a new leader of the Catholic Bishops’ Conference of the Philippines (CBCP).
http://news.mb.com.ph/2017/07/10/palace-eyes-better-relationship-with-catholic-church-leadership/
2. Philippine Star
Congress seen to back martial law extension
Members of the two chambers of Congress are expected to support an extension of martial law in Mindanao in case Malacañang asks for it. Senators and congressmen said they would ask for security briefings on the situation in Marawi, but would likely support the Duterte administration in its decision.
http://www.philstar.com/headlines/2017/07/10/1718131/congress-seen-back-martial-law-extension 3. Daily Inquirer
Duterte, senators to tackle Marawi, martial law
President Rodrigo Duterte will meet with senators from the majority bloc a week before Congress opens its second regular session on July 24.
Asked about the agenda of the meeting with the President, Senate Majority Leader Vicente Sotto III said apart from the legislative agenda and Mr. Duterte’s second State of the Nation Address (Sona) on July 24, it would likely touch on the assessment of the ongoing government operations to retake Marawi City from the Maute group and the Abu Sayyaf.
http://newsinfo.inquirer.net/912407/duterte-senators-to-tackle-marawi-martial-law#ixzz4mO6VNam1
4. Manila Times
DESPITE END OF 60-DAY LIMIT BEFORE SONA Martial law stays – Duterte
PRESIDENT Rodrigo Duterte said he won’t lift martial law in Mindanao before his State of the Nation Address (SONA) on July 24, as the situation in conflict-torn Marawi City remained critical.
http://www.manilatimes.net/martial-law-stays-duterte/337342/
