Tag: PNP-SAF

INC calls on the DOJ to focus its attention on giving justice to SAF 44, instead of harassing INC

(Eagle News) – “The least we can expect from the Department of Justice – is justice.” The Iglesia Ni Cristo gave this statement today as it called on the DOJ to focus its energy in pursuing justice for the fallen members of the Special Action Force where it said two of those killed were INC members, instead of harassing the INC on what it said were false allegations of its expelled members. In a press […]

Senate Probe sa Mamasapano Incident na Ikinamatay ng 44 PNP-SAF Commands

Patuloy na tinututukan ng sambayanan ang isinagawang pagdinig ng senado at mababang kapulungan ng kongreso nitong linggo hingil sa engkwentro na ikinasawi ng 44 na PNP-SAF trooper noong Enero 25 sa Mamasapano Maguindanao. Sumalang sa imbestigasyon ang mga personalidad na may kinalaman sa nangyaring encounter. Layon nito na lumabas ang katotohanan, mabigyan ng hustisya ang mga biktima at mapanagot ang dapat managot. Subalit tila may pinagtatakpan ang ilang heneral na may kinalaman sa mapait na […]

90 suspects to be charged for Mamasapano deaths — De Lima

JUSTICE Secretary Leila de Lima said that some 90 suspects will be charged criminally for the killing of 35 of the 44 members of the Philippine National Police- Special Action Forces (PNP-SAF) based on the findings of the National Bureau of Investigation (NBI) and the National Prosecution Service (NPS). Among those to be charged are members of the Moro Islamic Liberation Front (MILF), the Bangsamoro Islamic Freedom Fighters (BIFF), and private armed groups. De Lima […]

MILF says it should file a protest case vs PNP for violating ceasefire rules on Mamasapano

The Moro Islamic Liberation Front (MILF) claimed that it was the Philippine National Police-Special Action Force (PNP-SAF) that should be taken into account for violating the ceasefire with the MILF regarding the January 25 Mamasapano encounter where 44 PNP-SAF members were killed. In its 35-page report to the Senate, where the MILF detailed the results of their investigation into the Mamasapano incident, the MILF said that it should in fact be the one filing a […]

MILF claims actions against PNP-SAF men were “justified”

The Moro Islamic Liberation Front (MILF) has claimed that its actions against the Philippine National Police Special Action Forces (PNP-SAF) were justified as the MILF combatants only fought back after they had been fired upon. In a 35-page report submitted to the Senate on Tuesday, the MILF said the Bangsamoro Islamic Armed Forces initially did not know that the forces that entered their territory were government troops.  The MILF blamed the absence of prior coordination […]

PNP-SAF Chief to support probe, but will not be part of investigation

The newly assigned Philippine National Police-Special Action Force (PNP-SAF) chief denied the allegation of Senator Antonio Trillanes IV that some 120 police commandos assigned to give aid to other SAF members in Mamasapano, Maguindanao did nothing much to save their comrades in the clash that occurred last January 25 with various armed groups. SAF Director Chief Supt. Moro Virgilio Lazo said Trillanes’ allegation was simply “not true.” “When the 55th and 84th SACs (Special Action […]

DSWD allots P4.85 million for residents affected by Maguindanao fighting

The Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) has allotted 4.85 million pesos for the residents affected by the ongoing armed conflict in Maguindanao, according to Malacanang. Communications Secretary Herminio Coloma Jr said 2,090 affected families or 10,450 individuals from seven barangays in Datu Salibo in Maguindanao are currently housed in six evacuation centers. More people are being displaced as the Philippine army continued to fight the Bangsamoro Islamic Freedom Fighters (BIFF). The all-out operation […]

MILF returns 16 PNP-SAF weapons

(Eagle News Service) — The Moro Islamic Liberation Front (MILF) has returned 16 firearms taken from the members of the Philippine National Police Special Action Force (PNP-SAF) killed in Mamasapano, Maguindanao. The guns were returned to the Philippine government through the efforts of the Joint Coordinating Committee on the Cessation of Hostilities (JCCSH).  The recovered PNP-SAF firearms were returned by the MILF’s 105th Base Command. Among the firearms returned were an M60 machine gun, one […]

BBL passage might be derailed

The passage of Bangsamoro Basic Law (BBL) that many Filipino Muslims want to achieve is now uncertain as several lawmakers have already withdrawn their support. This after the bloody encounter of Philippine National Police-Special Action Force (PNP-SAF) to the Moro Islamic Liberation Front (MILF) and Bangasamoro Islamic Freedom Fighters (BIFF) in Mamasapano, Maguindanao last month. This is according to Nationalist People’s Coalition Rep. Sherwin Gatchalian of Valenzuela, “I believe that the BBL, at this point, […]