Tag: Lumad killings

Palace expresses confidence in PNP probe of “lumad” killings

(Eagle News) — Malacanang has expressed confidence in the investigation of the Philippine National Police into the “lumad” killings. At the same time, it said that the government will continue to address the needs of the Lumads in Mindanao. Cpt. Joe Martinez, spokesman of the Army’s 4th Division had earlier announced the creation of a task force that will probe and rin after those responsible for the deaths of three Lumad or indigenous people’s leaders […]

Senate to probe Lumad killings in Surigao Del Sur

MANILA, Philippines, September 15 (Eagle News) — The senate will conduct its own investigation in the recent killings that involved three leaders of Lumad in Surigao del Sur allegedly by a paramilitary forces. Senator Teofisto Guigona III asked for the return of the rule of law in the province. Meanwhile, Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) Spokesman Col. Restituto Padilla denied the accusations that the military is involved in the said killings. (Eagle News Service)