According to Presidential Spokesman, Edwin Lacierda, the House of Representatives has the right to conduct its own probe on the Mamasapano incident.
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House of Representatives continues Mamasapano probe
The House of Representatives will continue its probe on the Mamasapano incident today.
President Aquino’s part in the Mamasapano incident, still not clear
According to Senator Ferdinand “Bongbong” Marcos Jr., despite the many explanations to the public made by President Benigno Aquino III, it is still not clear what is the extent of his participation in the Mamasapano incident.
CHR report regarding Mamasapano incident may come out next week
The report of the Commission on Human Rights regarding the Mamasapano incident may come out next week, with the CHR already saying that the Moro Islamic Liberation Front may have violated international humanitarian laws.
President Aquino appeals for public understanding over Mamasapano incident
(SILANG, Cavite) President Benigno S. Aquino III on Thursday (March 26) appealed for public understanding over the Mamasapano incident, maintaining that he was kept in the dark by people he trusted to carry out the January 25 operation. In his message to the graduating class of the Philippine National Police Academy (PNPA), the President said police officials involved in the operation made him believe that Oplan Exodus was well-planned and the police commandos on the […]
Senator Poe ignores President’s comments regarding Senate report
Senator Mary Grace Poe-Llamanzares ignored the comments of President Benigno Aquino III, dismissing the Senate report on the Mamasapano incident is mere speculation.
AFP asks President Aquino to re-appoint Gen. Pangilinan
The Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) asked President Benigno Aquino III to re-appoint of 6th Infantry Division Commanding General Edmundo Pangilinan after the Commission on Appointments (CA) did not confirm him due to the Mamasapano incident.
Senator Cayetano criticizes MILF report
Senator Alan Peter Cayetano criticized the report of the Moro Islamic Liberation Front (MILF) regarding the Mamasapano incident, wherein the said group reported that it is the government’s fault that the incident happened.
Solon asks Congress – stop inviting President in Mamasapano investigation
Cavite Congressman Elpidio Barzaga asked his colleagues in the House of Representatives to stop asking the President to appear in the investigation regarding the Mamasapano incident, saying that the Congress does not possess such power.
Sen. Escudero reacts to CHR statement
In an on-air interview, Senator Francis Joseph “Chiz” Escudero reacted to the statement made by the Commission of Human Rights (CHR), saying that what happened in Mamasapano was not a “massacre” but only a “misencounter”.
Civil society leaders call on House to pass BBL
ZAMBOANGA CITY, PIA – Civil society leaders in Mindanao has urged Congress to separate the issue of the Mamasapano incident and the passage of the proposed Bangsamoro Basic Law (BBL). “Truth and justice must be sought on the Mamasapano case but it must be dealt with separately from the BBL. We believe that the BBL is aimed at sustaining trust and confidence in our government and the gains of peace so we could avoid another Manasapano,” […]
Philippine government can make MILF members criminally-liable for Mamasapano incident
According to Presidential Deputy Spokesperson Abigail Valte, it is up to the Philippine government if it will take legal steps to make members of the Moro Islamic Liberation Front criminally-liable for the Mamasapano incident.
