MANILA, PIA- Malacañang said it believes that once the truth regarding the bloody Mamasapano clash is brought to light, the country’s wounds would start to heal, and that overcoming the challenges created by the tragedy would make the country stronger. In a telephone interview yesterday, Communications Secretary Herminio Coloma, Jr. was asked to comment on the mounting calls from different sectors for the resignation of President Benigno S. Aquino III. Coloma explained that in a […]
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Uploaders of Mamasapano videos, now under NBI custody
The two uploaders and the cellphones they used in uploading the videos of the Mamasapano tragedy are now in the hands of National Bureau of Investigation (NBI). NBI Anti-Cybercrime Division Chief Ronald Aguto confirmed and was able to identify them after the forensic examination, yesterday. The first video showed a wounded Special Action Force (SAF) member being shot twice in the head at very close range by an unidentified gunman. Another video was then uploaded […]
Timeline of Mamasapano Incident
As gleaned from the consecutive hearings conducted by the Senate and the House of Representatives, here is the timeline or sequence of events regarding the encounter between the PNP-SAF and the forces of Marwan in Mamasapano, Maguindanao.
Joint Congressional hearing regarding Mamasapano incident, proposed
House majority leader, Neptali Gonzales is proposing a single body to investigate the Mamasapano incident wherein all government agencies will join forces to avoid confusion.
Situation in Mamasapano, back to normal
According to the mayor of Mamasapano, residents of said municipality have returned to their homes and the situation is back to normal.
New video regarding Mamasapano incident released in social media
With more than 100, 000 views, a new video regarding the Mamasapano incident was uploaded to social networking sites.
Malacañang denies cover-up regarding Mamasapano incident
Malacañang denied that PNP and AFP officials are covering up for President Aquino regarding the Mamasapano incident.
VP Binay rejects resignation calls for President Aquino
Vice President Jejomar Binay rejects calls for President Aquino to resign over the Mamasapano incident, saying that he is hoping that President Aquino can overcome this problem very soon. But he reiterated his call for the creation of an independent fact-finding commission to allay suspicions that ongoing investigations are just cover-up actions.
Senator Grace Poe considers terminating of Senate probe
After three rounds of hearing, Senator Grace Poe is considering of the termination of the Senate probe on the Mamasapano incident.
Viral video causes rage to SAF’s families
Families left by the Fallen 44 of Special Action Force (SAF) felt rage due to the viral video, prompting them to call for total war.
PNPA admits low morale among cadets
The Philippine National Police Academy (PNPA) admits that their cadets are experiencing low morale due to the death of the 44 Special Action Force (SAF) commandos.
Ombudsman may file case against Purisima
According to Ombudsman Conchita Carpio-Morales, resigned Philippine National Police (PNP) Chief Purisima may face charges of usurpation of authority due to his alleged meddling during the Mamasapano incident despite being preventively suspended.





