Overseas Filipino workers were dismayed with the implementation of higher terminal fees.
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Government and MILF sign protocols for de-commissioning
Despite the misencounter in Mamasapano, Magunidanao, the representatives of the Philippine government and the MILF signed an agreement regarding the protocols of de-commissioning in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia.
Mamasapano Massacre will affect regional economics
Experts say that the Mamasapano massacre may affect the future of investments in the Autonomous Region of Muslim Mindanao if it is not resolved immediately.
SAF Commandos were also involved in Zamboanga Siege
It is not only in Mamasapano, Maguindanao that the commandos of PNP-SAF showed their heroics but also in the Zamboanga Siege.
House of Representatives to examine rules of engagement
The House of Representatives will examine thoroughly the rules of engagement that served as guidelines during military operations after hearing reports that there were no reinforcements sent to help the PNP-SAF commandos during their misencounter with the MILF and BIFF.
Mourners pour in during necrological services for fallen commandos
During the necrological services held in the honor of the fallen commandos of the PNP-SAF, not only the relatives of said deceased attended but also many members of the public both ordinary and famous, including high government officials and celebrity.
Guingona calls for creation of truth commission
Chairman of the Senate Committee on Peace, Reconciliation and Unification, Senator TG Guingona called for the creation of an independent truth commission that will conduct a thorough and impartial probe on the Mamasapano incident.
President Aquino orders capture of Usman
President Aquino vowed justice for the slain PNP-SAF members as he ordered an operation for the capture of foreign-trained bomb maker Usman.
President Aquino to attend necrological services in Camp Bagong-Diwa
It is expected that President Aquino will attend the necrological services conducted for the slain members of the PNP-SAF in Camp Bagong-Diwa, Taguig.
Terrorist’s DNA sample sent to the US
The DNA sample of a terrorist killed in the Mamasapano armed encounter was sent to the United States of America for confirmation.
MILF denies hiding terrorists
The Moror Islamic Liberation Front (MILF) denied allegations that they were sheltering the two terrorists who were the target of PNP-SAF in their operation.
Former presidents express opinions regarding Mindanao peace process
Former president and now Mayor of Manila , Joseph Estrada said that only a total war with the rebels will bring peace in Mindanao while former president Fidel V. Ramos said that the peace talks remain as the only viable option for lasting peace in the region.