MANILA, Philippines — Secretary Mel Senen Sarmiento of the Department of the Interior and Local Government (DILG) on Wednesday, April 27 said that he is ready to face charges allegedly filed against him in connection with the confrontation between protesters and the police in Kidapawan City that led to hostility earlier this month. Sarmiento made the statement after concerned groups reportedly filed criminal charges against him, Agriculture Secretary Proceso Alcala, and ranking local, police […]