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Probe Sulu gov’t officials, military in cahoots with ASG – group

Post author:MART D. SAMBALUD
Post published:May 8, 2017
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A multi-sectoral group on Monday has called for a Senate inquiry to probe deeper into the allegation that some local government and military officials in Sulu are colluding with the ISIS-linked Abu Sayyaf Group.

Captain Rhyan Batchar, spokesperson of the 10th Infantry Division belied the allegations of Karapatan Southern Mindanao region that it was indiscriminate firing that killed Ronel Paas, 35 years old alias Dondon and wounded 14 years old alias Dong, in Sitio Post-4, Barangay Napnapan, Pantukan, Compostela Valley province on February 9. He said the firing were meant to attack members of the New People's Army. (Ace R. Morandante/davaotoday.com)

Army dares militant solon: File cases vs. alleged abusive soldiers

Post author:MART D. SAMBALUD
Post published:May 7, 2017
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The Army's 10th ID dared Anakpawis Rep. Ariel Casilao to file cases in courts against soldiers whom he believed committed abuses in the performance of their duty as state security forces.

COMMUNITY SINGING. Somewhere in Agusan del Sur, NPA fighters sing the Internationale with the lumads Wednesday during the 44th anniversary of the re-establishment of the Communist Party of the Philippines. (davaotoday.com photo by Jayboy A. Urbina)