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Wrong for Aquino to consult Purisima – Escudero

Feb 26, 2015 - 4:11 PM

There is nothing in the Revised Penal Code that says if you talked to the wrong person whether you followed his advice you will be held liable Escudero says

TRUSTED. PNP Chief Alan Purisima (L) chats with President Benigno Aquino III at Camp Crame in Quezon City on Tuesday, Dec. 18, 2012. File photo by Robert Viñas / Malacañang Photo Bureau

Mamasapano: Breakdown of trust, leadership

Feb 24, 2015 - 7:59 PM

The Senate ends its Mamasapano hearings vowing to issue a report that holds government officials liable and urges a review of the MILF government peace process

INITIAL FINDINGS. Senator Grace Poe's public order committee will soon issue a committee report into the Mamasapano clash. Photo by Mark Cristino
INITIAL FINDINGS. Senator Grace Poe's public order committee will soon issue a committee report into the Mamasapano clash. Photo by Mark Cristino
Photo by Mark Cristino

Biased allies? Poe vows ‘fair’ Mamasapano probe

Feb 04, 2015 - 5:47 PM

Poe responds to criticism of the Senate s Mamasapano probe: Not all of us are allied with one group There are some of us who have maintained independence

'WE'RE INDEPENDENT.' Senator Grace Poe says her committee will ask 'fair questions' in the Senate probe into the Mamasapano clash.

Miriam: Determine command responsibility over Mamasapano

Feb 02, 2015 - 3:38 PM

UPDATED Senate President Franklin Drilon offers a counter opinion says command responsibility is not applicable in this case and President Benigno Aquino III is not liable for violations under international law

INVESTIGATION. Senator Miriam Defensor Santiago pushes for command responsibility over the Maguindanao clash that killed at least 44 elite cops, 17 Moro rebels and 7 civilians. Photo by Joseph Vidal/Senate PRIB