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FALSE: Noynoy Aquino to ‘finally be arraigned’ for Mamasapano
The former president was already cleared of all charges in September 2019
Cordillera unveils 3rd SAF 44 shrine on Mamasapano clash anniversary
Fourteen of the elite cops who died in the botched anti-terrorist operation on January 25, 2015, were from the Cordillera
After Aquino, Sandiganbayan clears Purisima and Napeñas in Mamasapano case
The anti-graft court rules on merits for Purisima and Napeñas, saying because the generals did not receive anything in return, there can be no case of graft
Families displaced by Maguindanao clashes cry for help
Traumatized by the sound of bombs and guns, at least 2,000 families caught in the battle between terrorists and the military are staying in makeshift booths in open spaces, a Moro community leader tells Rappler
Using Magalong, VACC tries to reopen Mamasapano homicide case vs Aquino
This is despite a recent Supreme Court ruling saying Aquino cannot be charged with homicide. Chief Justice Peralta leaves it to Ombudsman Martires to decide.
With new SC ruling, Noynoy Aquino now cleared of all Mamasapano charges
SC denies a Calida-backed petition to charge the former president of reckles imprudence resulting in homicide
Sandiganbayan formally drops Mamasapano graft charges vs Aquino
The dismissal, done upon the request of Ombudsman Martires, is without prejudice to the filing of new charges, such as homicide
Supreme Court lifts TRO on Mamasapano trial vs Aquino
But this just means the Sandiganbayan can now proceed to act on Ombudsman Martires' request to drop graft and usurpation charges against former president Noynoy Aquino
Martires on dropping Noynoy charges: No president can be charged with usurpation
Can homicide charges be filed instead against the ex-president? The Ombudsman says he will 'entertain' a new complaint – if and when it is filed
Martires withdraws Mamasapano charges vs Noynoy Aquino
The Ombudsman says the withdrawal is ‘without prejudice to the filing of appropriate charges.’ Solicitor General Jose Calida wants to charge the former president with homicide instead of graft.
Aquino admin liable for MRT3, Dengvaxia, Mamasapano? Senate bets weigh in
(UPDATED) 'Dapat inako niya ang lahat ng responsibilidad doon bilang tatay ng bansa,' says opposition senatorial bet Gary Alejano
IN PHOTOS: Remembering #SAF44, 4 years later
'It has been 4 years since the tragedy jolted the national police and the entire nation, but the pain brought by this loss has lingers in our hearts,' says PNP chief Oscar Albayalde
Graft or homicide? SC stops Aquino’s Mamasapano case at Sandiganbayan
Relatives of some Special Action Force commandos who died have asked the Supreme Court to charge the former president with 44 counts of reckless imprudence resulting in homicide instead of just graft.
SC records show Midas, not Sereno, sat on Mamasapano transfer request
In a statement Thursday, Justice Secretary Vitaliano Aguirre II blamed Chief Justice Sereno for the delay
Ombudsman probe on Dengvaxia, Aguirre on Mamasapano, Duterte in India | Evening wRap
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Calida asks SC to charge Aquino with homicide over Mamasapano ops
Solicitor General Jose Calida joins the relatives of the SAF 44 and the Volunteers Against Crime and Corruption in arguing that the former president's knowledge of the operation makes him liable of homicide
Mamasapano survivor killed on SAF 44 Day of National Remembrance
'Magaling na bata 'yan at palaging concerned sa kasama niya,' says Mamasapano veteran and newly installed SAF chief Director Noli Taliño
Malacañang tells police on Mamasapano anniv: Embody integrity of SAF 44
'Honor their memory by reliving their values of integrity and courage as you perform your duty to serve and protect the nation,' says Presidential Spokesman Harry Roque
SC has been sitting on Mamasapano transfer request for a year – DOJ
The trial of 88 people charged with murder for the bloody Mamasapano operations has yet to start
SAF 44 widow: Duterte revived our hope for justice
'When President Rodrigo Duterte had finally sat on that powerful throne, we now feel that we are able to see the sun shining upon us,' says SAF widow Julie Cayang-o
Aquino no-show in scheduled arraignment over Mamasapano
(UPDATED) Aquino's previous pleadings defend former police chief Alan Purisima, his close friend. That slightly changes in his latest motion to quash
Roque on RevGov, Duque on Dengvaxia, Tax Reform bill | Evening wRap
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Aquino's Mamasapano cases out of appointee's division
The cases are consolidated with those against Purisima and Napeñas earlier raffled to the 4th Division
Aquino defends Purisima as Mamasapano 'resource person'
'Was he performing the role of the chief, PNP? Was he ordering anybody? Did I tell anybody to follow him?'
Aquino again blames Napeñas for Mamasapano mistakes
Former president Benigno Aquino III says that at that time, he had no reason to believe that the former SAF chief would lie to him
Aquino posts bail, Duterte meets Putin, Trump on South China Sea | Evening wRap
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Sandiganbayan finds probable cause to put Aquino on trial
(3rd UPDATE) About an hour after former President Benigno Aquino III posts bail, the anti-graft court announces it has found probable cause to put him on trial
Aquino's Mamasapano cases raffled to Sandigan appointee's division
'More than just our gratefulness to those who appointed us, we have a sworn duty and that should be the foremost consideration,' says Sandiganbayan Presiding Justice Amparo Cabotaje-Tang who also chairs the Third Division
Aquino 'only did what he deemed was best' during Mamasapano – LP
(UPDATED) The political party of former president Benigno Aquino III comes to his defense after the Office of the Ombudsman filed charges against him at the Sandiganbayan over the botched Mamasapano operations
Aquino charged, Suspect in Grab driver killing, Twitter 280-character limit | Midday wRap
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#ThewRap: Things you need to know, November 8, 2017
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Ombudsman files charges vs Noynoy Aquino over Mamasapano
(UPDATED) The former president is facing charges of graft and usurpation of official functions over the botched Mamasapano operation back in 2015
PH rule of law rating drops, Marawi stragglers, Australia travel warning | Evening wRap
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SAF kin, VACC want SC to bring back homicide charges vs Aquino
VACC lawyer Ferdinand Topacio wants the High Court to review the Ombudsman's decision to junk the 44 counts of reckless imprudence resulting in homicide filed against ex-president Noynoy Aquino
Morales on Aquino, Lorenzana, Oldest panda | Evening wRap
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Ombudsman affirms graft case vs Aquino over Mamasapano
2ND UPDATE Ombudsman Conchita Carpio Morales again junks the complaint for 44 counts of reckless imprudence resulting in homicide against former president Benigno Aquino III
Supreme Court upholds Alan Purisima's 2014 suspension
Purisima was serving the said suspension when he participated in the botched Mamasapano police operations in January 2015
Aquino's appeal at Ombudsman: A defense of Purisima
Former president Benigno Aquino III defends the text messages cited by Ombudsman Conchita Carpio Morales when she indicted him for graft and usurpation of authority
Aquino on Mamasapano: Ombudsman violated my right to due process
Aquino claims he was never given the chance to defend himself from complaints of graft and usurpation of authority
WATCH: SAF 44 kin want homicide charges vs Aquino
Aquino also files his appeal before Morales but it is done discreetly
VACC, SAF kin want 176-year jail time for Aquino
'Hindi po commensurate 'yung penalty ng graft sa 44 lives na ninakaw ni Pangulong Aquino,' says lawyer Ferdinand Topacio, counsel for the Volunteers Against Crime and Corruption
Aquino surprised Duterte defended him over indictment
Former president Benigno Aquino III will file a motion for reconsideration before the Ombudsman on Wednesday July 19 to clarify what transpired in the Mamasapano operation
Gov’t, MILF call on public, lawmakers to support new Bangsamoro law
The Duterte government and the Moro Islamic Liberation Front launch a joint communications roadmap to pass the revised Bangsamoro Basic Law
Duterte: Ombudsman's charges vs Aquino sure to fail
The President says the Ombudsman s usurpation charges against his predecessor are silly since Aquino had every right to consult with then suspended PNP chief Purisima
Aquino's Mamasapano indictment 'bad precedent' – Trillanes
Magdalo Representative Gary Alejano another former military man says the top commander can t possibly usurp a lower commander s powers
Mamasapano generals: Where are they now?
Former police generals Alan Purisima and Getulio Napeñas allegedly conspired with former president Benigno Aquino III in the lead up to the tragic Mamasapano clash
Aquino, Morales, Marawi rehab | Evening wRap
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Liberal Party: Aquino actions in Mamasapano 'in good faith'
The LP sees his actions in relation to Mamasapano as imperatives in good faith to advance the cause of justice and peace in Mindanao says party president Senator Francis Pangilinan
Aquino to appeal Ombudsman decision
UPDATED Aquino spokesperson Abigail Valte says the ex president will seek to clarify certain facts as stated in the Ombudsman decision
Noynoy Aquino indicted for graft over Mamasapano
UPDATED Ombudsman Conchita Carpio Morales also orders usurpation of authority charges against the former chief executive but dismisses charges of reckless imprudence resulting in multiple homicide
