Lacierda: Administration has only itself to blame for Ampatuan violence

Yesterday Buluan Vice Mayor Toto Mangudadatu said that former defense secretary Gilbert Teodoro and GMA adviser Prospero Pichay warned him that the Ampatuans were violent, and discouraged him to run against Andal Ampatuan Sr. This only confirms suspicions that Malacanang already knew what the Ampatuans... 

Source:  NOYPIPOL: The Official Blog of Sen. Benigno 'Noynoy' Aquino

Statement on the FIRST MONTH OF THE MASSACRE IN AMPATUAN, MAGUINDANAO

One month ago today, the unthinkable and unimaginable mass slaughter of 57 innocent civilians – more than 30 of them working journalists – took place in Sitio Masalay, Salman village in Ampatuan town, Maguindanao. There were arrests made and charges filed involving suspected masterminds, conspirators... 

Source:  PINOYWORLD Philippines | Pinoy Blogger's Official Blog

Ampatuan massacre and journalists as newsmakers

N.B. – This was published in Asian Correspondent (December 21, 11:00 a.m.) where I write a weekly column (“Philippine Fantasy”). Some journalists reportedly went overboard when they mobbed the primary suspect in what is now known as the Ampatuan massacre which resulted in 57 deaths,... 

Source:  Rising Sun

Noynoy Aquino on the Lifting of Martial Law

Statement of Senator Noynoy Aquino on PGMA’s Lifting of Martial Law and the Absence of Officials Concerned in the Senate Hearing on the Maguindanao Massacre The Palace would have us believe that there are “gains” from the declaration of Martial Law, that suspects have been identified... 

Source:  NOYPIPOL: The Official Blog of Sen. Benigno 'Noynoy' Aquino

FILTHY, RICH

The Ampatuans Military authorities say the Ampatuan family whose members are working in government as governors, vice governors, mayors, vice mayors, etc. probably owns as many as 23 houses in Maguindanao, Davao City and Metro Manila, including several mansions. Now we know why they call it “internal”... 

Source:  The Professional Heckler

Noynoy Aquino and Mar Roxas on the Lifting of Martial Law

Neutering Congress and the Supreme Court: Statement of Senators Noynoy Aquino and Mar Roxas on the Lifting of Martial Law in Maguindanao This afternoon Executive Secretary Eduardo Ermita announced that the President will lift martial law and the suspension of the writ in Maguindanao effective 9 PM tonight. The... 

Source:  Noypipol's Blog

Immediate, impartial investigation on Ampatuans NOW

In recent days, military raids in Maguindanao have revealed much more than high-caliber firearms; the raids have made public 16 homes in Davao City and 14 mansions in Maguindanao, all belonging to the Ampatuans. While the Ampatuans wallow in splendor and grandeur, their constituents suffer the hardship... 

Source:  Noypipol's Blog

Ampatuans: Billionaire clan in a poor province?

Isa sa mga pinakamahirap na probinsya sa bansa ang Maguindanao. Pero ang mga Ampatuan na naghahari sa lalawigan mahigit 20 ang mansyon, maraming negosyo at cash umano na mahigit P1 bilyon! Bandila, Miyerkules, Disyembre 9, ...... 

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Cory-Ampatuan link: Poor research or polluted sources?

to: Isagani Yambot Publisher Philippine Daily Inquirer Dear Sir, After reading Belinda Olivares-Cunanan’s 10 December 2009 “Political Tidbits” column in the PDI, I was very alarmed to see that Mrs. Cunanan stated as a “fact” that Former President Corazon C. Aquino appointed Andal Ampatuan Sr.... 

Source:  Noypipol's Blog

Full Text: Rules Of Joint Session of Congress on Proclamation No. 1959

The following is the full text of the Rules for the joint session of congress (both Houses) which started yesterday for the sole purpose of tackling Proclamation 1959 which declared Martial Law in the province of Maguindanao.  These are the rules that were agreed upon before actual presentation by key... 

Source:  Filipino Voices

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