Philippines military delaying probe on Burgos abduction?

Militant farmers mulling to file charges against 56th IB

MANILA — The militant Kilusang Magbubukid ng Pilipinas (KMP) hit the Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) for delaying the investigation on the abduction of KMP member Jonas Burgos and not fully cooperating with the Burgos family.
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Philippines: ‘Comelec must account for Mindanao’

The Black & White Movement asks the Comelec – what gives in Mindanao? We are dismayed at the accounts coming out of provinces of Maguindanao, Shariff Kabunsuan, Sulu and Lanao del Sur. What is more appalling is the slowness with which Comelec is responding to the various crises affecting the region. It is a pity that the Comelec doesn’t seem to be doing anything to restore the people’s faith.
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