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Senator decries DoJ's shabby treatment of SAF 44 kin

<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">MANILA, Philippines - Senator Ferdinand "Bongbong" R. Marcos, Jr. decried on Thursday the Department of Justice's shabby treatment of the kin of the 44 commandos of the Special Action Force commandos slain in the Mamasapano massacre.<br /><br /><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj9jlBmSuTw5p1NnC0srIjuTlDJIoYpNBz5P7zodSehluLOwmiwvGgK9pErUr7kPPGJyiiWJjl56OcecNUbpP0hwYt6iQ75s2VtJEuMjuNJk6-Ipm6YnJD_tzCOVaIQJbf17Kg4rP7CeMFA/s1600/SAF-44-commemoration.jpg" imageanchor="1" rel="nofollow" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img alt="COMMEMORATION saf 44" border="0" height="380" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj9jlBmSuTw5p1NnC0srIjuTlDJIoYpNBz5P7zodSehluLOwmiwvGgK9pErUr7kPPGJyiiWJjl56OcecNUbpP0hwYt6iQ75s2VtJEuMjuNJk6-Ipm6YnJD_tzCOVaIQJbf17Kg4rP7CeMFA/s640/SAF-44-commemoration.jpg" title="COMMEMORATION saf 44" width="560" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Photo Credit: Philippine National Police (PNP)</td></tr></tbody></table>Marcos said his privilege speech last Tuesday was prompted, among others, by actual requests, sent to him through e-mails, from the family of one of the SAF 44 requesting his assistance to seek justice for the slain police officer and complaining of questionable delays in the preliminary investigation of the cases pending before the DOJ.<br /><br />He noted that in the first e-mail sent to him dated December 8, 2015, the SAF 44 kin, whom he did not name for security reasons, complained about the cancellation of the scheduled preliminary investigation on the Mamasapano case on November 11 and 27.<br /><br />The complainant noted that the Nov. 27 hearing was cancelled anew despite the presence of the representatives of 35 SAF commandos from the 55th Seaborne Company as well as the lawyers of some of the respondents.<br /><br />"Many of the families of the slain SAF 55 are from Visayas and Mindanao. We were travel weary and we spent money for our fare in going to Luzon and hotel accommodation only to be informed later that the hearing is cancelled," the letter-sender said.<br /><br />In a subsequent e-mail to Marcos, dated January 18, 2016 the SAF 44 kin said they were again told the scheduled January 14, 2016 hearing was cancelled because the case is already submitted for resolution.<br /><br />"If this is how we treat those that have given their lives in defense of the country, what fate for the ordinary citizen? What fate for those we love and care for in life?" Marcos said.<br /><br />Marcos further noted that upon receiving the first e-mail, he immediately wrote then Acting Justice Secretary Alfredo Caguioa on the status of the preliminary investigation but he has yet to receive any response. "More than a month has passed since I wrote the DoJ to endorse that email for appropriate action but until now I have not received even a cursory reply to assure that they would attend to the matter," Marcos noted.<br /><br />With the appointment of Caguioa to the Supreme Court, Marcos had also urged his replacement, undersecretary Emmanuel Caparas to prioritize the resolution of the Mamasapano case, noting that a year after the tragic incident no case has been filed in court against the suspects.<br /><br />He said no word or gesture can assuage the pain of the families of the slain policemen.</div>

Senator decries DoJ's shabby treatment of SAF 44 kin

MANILA, Philippines - Senator Ferdinand "Bongbong" R. Marcos, Jr. decried on Thursday the Department of Justice's shabby treat...

Filipino cop Neil Perez wins Mister International 2014

<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">MANILA, Philippines - Police Officer Mariano Flormata, Jr. known as Neil Perez won the 9th Mister International 2014 in Ansan, South Korea on Saturday, February 14, 2015.<br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhl4zT_0pv0wyoSqkmv6X1PRxMVXoBDioA8JRUqkocvGFZCtu0XTI7R8A1orx64xSLXQpJ87QXBMeX3ZLeZK90bbjk_6-KRR46pb1pjhzah3_oLFpHBdE2reh859yg6HA3j9szUKAzGcoch/s1600/Neil-Perez-Mr-international-2014.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="Filipino cop Neil Perez wins Mister International 2014" border="0" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhl4zT_0pv0wyoSqkmv6X1PRxMVXoBDioA8JRUqkocvGFZCtu0XTI7R8A1orx64xSLXQpJ87QXBMeX3ZLeZK90bbjk_6-KRR46pb1pjhzah3_oLFpHBdE2reh859yg6HA3j9szUKAzGcoch/s1600/Neil-Perez-Mr-international-2014.jpg" title="Filipino cop Neil Perez wins Mister International 2014" width="425" /></a></div><br /><br />This is the first time a Filipino won since the male pageant began in 2006.<br /><br />A bomb and explosives technician Perez, who is part of the Aviation Security Group of the Philippine National Police, bested other 28 candidates from around the world to take home the title.<br /><br />The runners-up in the competition are representatives from Lebanon (1st runner-up), Czech Republic (2nd-runner up), Poland (3rd-runner up), and Slovenia (4th runner-up).<br /><br />Other awards such as the Most Stylish Award and Mr. Photogenic went to Korea and Japan, while Colombia and Bahamas took home the Mr. Congeniality award and Best National Costume, respectively.<br /><br />Perez competed in the competition wearing outfits from Pinoy designers Edwin Uy and Olan Roque. During the question and answer portion, he used Filipino language.<br /><br />Reports said that Perez dedicated his title to the 44 members of the PNP-Special Action Force (SAF) who have died in a clash in Mamasapano, Maguindanao.<br /><br />In 2013, Jose Anmer Paredes of Venezuela claimed the title.</div>

Filipino cop Neil Perez wins Mister International 2014

MANILA, Philippines - Police Officer Mariano Flormata, Jr. known as Neil Perez won the 9th Mister International 2014 in Ansan, South Korea o...

Mamasapano massacre, 'SAF 44' latest news updates, videos

<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">MANILA, Philippines - The Board of Inquiry created by President Aquino to investigate on Mamasapano, Maguindanao clash that killed 44 Special Action Force (SAF) members, 18 Moro Islamic Liberation Front (MILF) fighters and 2 civilians has started its probe into the incident.<br /><br /><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgL_-8-UEWupzULk8ihqDDzOKa_hOlQSzexoEhNgT_GptH2s7xnywF-qYd7YjYeizBzKx5w26PJLRMC-u5E11o5xhprpGojl-7MXqrjwsg07vidkPfnIEgMXi8p2eSK0v-ek0tOjXKl4Hs-/s1600/SAF44.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img alt="TAGAPAGLIGTAS: The 44 brave commandos of  PNP-SAF" border="0" height="600" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgL_-8-UEWupzULk8ihqDDzOKa_hOlQSzexoEhNgT_GptH2s7xnywF-qYd7YjYeizBzKx5w26PJLRMC-u5E11o5xhprpGojl-7MXqrjwsg07vidkPfnIEgMXi8p2eSK0v-ek0tOjXKl4Hs-/s1600/SAF44.jpg" title="TAGAPAGLIGTAS: The 44 brave commandos of  PNP-SAF" width="600" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">TAGAPAGLIGTAS: The 44 brave commandos of  PNP-SAF</td></tr></tbody></table><br />Check out the latest news updates and videos on Mamasapano clash here:<br /><br />Aquino on his televised national address on Wednesday said PNP Director General Alan Purisima was involved in the planning of the operation to arrest suspected Jemaah Islamiya leader Zulkifli bin Hir, alias Commander Marwan though he's suspended on his post due to graft charge.<br /><br />The Board of Inquiry (BOI) is headed by Directorate for Integrated Police Operations (DIPO) head Chief Superintendent Edgardo Ingking and includes Criminal Investigation and Detection Group chief Police Director Benjamin Magalong and Directorate for Research and Development head Chief Superintendent Catalino Rodriguez Jr.<br /><br />Meanwhile, International Monitoring Team (IMT) and the Coordinating Committee on the Cessation of Hostilities (CCCH) visited Wahid Tundok, the commander of the MILF's 118th Base Command at his house in Dauti Saudi Ampatuan in Maguindanao to check details related to the massacre.<br /><br /><center><iframe allowfullscreen="" frameborder="0" height="370" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/wAyuvLJY1CY" width="600"></iframe></center><br /><b><br /></b> <b>Malacañang says burial ground not an issue for fallen SAF 44 families</b><br /><br />Malacañang Palace said on Saturday that burial ground for the fallen elite cops is not an issue for their kin. Presidential Communications Operations Office head Herminio Coloma Jr. said the kin of the 44 did not bring up to bury the killed personnel at the Libingan ng Mga Bayani.<br /><br />Coloma said it will be incovenient for the families to visit their loved ones at the Libingan ng Mga Bayani since they are living outside Metro Manila.<br /><br />Meanwhile, remains of Fallen 44 were already brought out of Camp Bagong Diwa before dawn on Sunday. On Thursday, arrival honors were rendered to them and the nation mourned as Aquino declared January 30 a day of national mourning.<br /><br /><b>WATCH: Arrival Honors for Fallen PNP-SAF Heroes (video courtesy of PNP-PIO)</b><br /><br /><center><iframe allowfullscreen="" frameborder="0" height="370" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/tJ0PIz2wECQ" width="600"></iframe></center><br />Here are some of the touching photos on National Day of Mourning:<br /><center><blockquote class="twitter-tweet" lang="en">Today, Jan. 30, 2015, is the National Day of Mourning for our 44 fallen heroes. <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/Fallen44?src=hash">#Fallen44</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/CSCNationWatch?src=hash">#CSCNationWatch</a> <a href="http://t.co/YFzLRYeOVI">pic.twitter.com/YFzLRYeOVI</a><span style="text-align: left;"> </span></blockquote><blockquote class="twitter-tweet" lang="en">— UST CSC (@UST_CSC) <a href="https://twitter.com/UST_CSC/status/560997530192707585">January 30, 2015</a></blockquote><br /><script async="" charset="utf-8" src="//platform.twitter.com/widgets.js"></script></center><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgU0DqNsPgDxvWvL93cYxI-j9nPOO1mc4bnMqggvWExqlOgRwa-rG5OFSVGoOGV8abaChtMzRUBnrNB8hiRznfiZyZv5lv3kXgrcgN4zvclgs1FmAb1j8g8a0h8XPoKZqDkoNt4lYyB5_Ae/s1600/PNoy-prays-saf44.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img alt="President Noy offers a moment of silent prayer before the remains of the fallen PNP-SAF Troopers." border="0" height="370" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgU0DqNsPgDxvWvL93cYxI-j9nPOO1mc4bnMqggvWExqlOgRwa-rG5OFSVGoOGV8abaChtMzRUBnrNB8hiRznfiZyZv5lv3kXgrcgN4zvclgs1FmAb1j8g8a0h8XPoKZqDkoNt4lYyB5_Ae/s1600/PNoy-prays-saf44.jpg" title="President Noy offers a moment of silent prayer before the remains of the fallen PNP-SAF Troopers." width="560" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">President Noy offers a moment of silent prayer before the remains of the fallen PNP-SAF Troopers. Credit: Noynoy Aquino on Twitter</td></tr></tbody></table><center><blockquote class="twitter-tweet" lang="en">Children cry at the coffin of one of the <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/SAF44?src=hash">#SAF44</a>. Photo by Noel Celis/AFP <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/RStream?src=hash">#RStream</a> <a href="http://t.co/HstTwv4Z4n">pic.twitter.com/HstTwv4Z4n</a><br />— Rappler (@rapplerdotcom) <a href="https://twitter.com/rapplerdotcom/status/561144429894172672">January 30, 2015</a></blockquote><script async="" charset="utf-8" src="//platform.twitter.com/widgets.js"></script></center><br /><center><blockquote class="twitter-tweet" lang="en">Look at the faces of these young men...and WEEP  The <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/SAF44?src=hash">#SAF44</a>: Our sons, our heroes by <a href="https://twitter.com/beacupin">@beacupin</a> <a href="http://t.co/qLwMFN1EXe">http://t.co/qLwMFN1EXe</a> <a href="http://t.co/a3IbBbJozu">pic.twitter.com/a3IbBbJozu</a><br />— Miss Go (@miriamgracego) <a href="https://twitter.com/miriamgracego/status/560757341990043648">January 29, 2015</a></blockquote><script async="" charset="utf-8" src="//platform.twitter.com/widgets.js"></script></center><br /><center><blockquote class="twitter-tweet" lang="en">A fallen SAF who died viewing his family's photos on his phone. 💔 <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/Fallen44?src=hash">#Fallen44</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/RIPSAF44?src=hash">#RIPSAF44</a> 🙏 (ctto) <a href="http://t.co/FrX9QqFO6E">pic.twitter.com/FrX9QqFO6E</a><br />— Pinoy Quotation (@Pinoy_Quotation) <a href="https://twitter.com/Pinoy_Quotation/status/561162513882947584">January 30, 2015</a></blockquote><script async="" charset="utf-8" src="//platform.twitter.com/widgets.js"></script></center><br /><center><blockquote class="twitter-tweet" lang="en">Our Cordilleran brothers are home. <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/SAF44?src=hash">#SAF44</a> <a href="http://t.co/E96uJshPhX">pic.twitter.com/E96uJshPhX</a><br />— PIA Cordillera (@PIA_Cordillera) <a href="https://twitter.com/PIA_Cordillera/status/561331226963750914">January 31, 2015</a></blockquote><script async="" charset="utf-8" src="//platform.twitter.com/widgets.js"></script></center><br /><br /><b>Militant group says PNoy to blame for the death of 44 policemen</b><br /><br />Anakpawis Rep. Fernando Hicap on Saturday said that PNoy should be held responsible for the deaths of 44 police commandos. He said it was the President’s actions that led to the tragic end of SAF men, who entered MILF territory in a clandestine operation to arrest two international terrorists.<br /><br />Hicap noted that Malaysian bomb-maker Zulkifli Abdhir “Marwan” was listed on Federal Bureau of Investigation list of Most Wanted Terrorists. FBI had offered $5 million for the arrest of Marwan.<br /><br />Marwan was reportedly killed in the SAF operation, but the other target, the Filipino Basit Usman, commander of the Bangsamoro Islamic Freedom Fighters, escaped.<br /><br /><br /><b>FBI claims no prior knowledge of PNP raid for 2 terrorists</b><br /><br />Reuters reported claims of United States counterterrorism agency Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) that it have no prior knowledge of a police raid in the southern part of the country last Sunday.<br /><br />"The FBI was not involved in the planning or execution of the operation. We do express our deepest condolences to the brave officers of the Philippine National Police who lost their lives in the line of duty," FBI spokesman Josh Campbell said.<br /><br />The Mamasapano clash, which the Philippine government has described as a "misencounter," seems to affect the three-year ceasefire between Philippines police and Muslim rebels in Mindanao.</div>

Mamasapano massacre, 'SAF 44' latest news updates, videos

MANILA, Philippines - The Board of Inquiry created by President Aquino to investigate on Mamasapano, Maguindanao clash that killed 44 Specia...