From the Philippine News Agency (Oct 29): Military assures no whitewash in
probing death of three civilians in Davao Sur clash
Military authorities assured the public that there will be no whitewash in
probing the death of three civilians and the wounding of another during the Oct.
22 encounter between members of the 27th Infantry Battalion and a group of armed
men in Sitio Aliong, Barangay Kimlawis, Kiblawan, Davao del Sur.
Lt. Colonel Lyndon Paniza, spokesperson of the 10th Infantry Division said
Major General Ariel Bernardo, commander of the unit himself pursued the
investigation to come up with findings immediately.
Paniza said that the military would also abide with the results of the probe
of other investigating bodies.
“The rules of engagement will be the basis of investigation in determining
the probable violation of the troops on this incident,” Paniza said.
Major Jacob Thaddeus Obligado, commanding officer of the 10th Civil-Military
Operations, said the 13 soldiers involved in the encounter were being
investigated by the Board of Inquiry set by the 10th Infantry Division.
He said the military were coordinating closely with the Kiblawan Municipal
Office, Commission on Human Rights 12 and the Diocese of Koronadal to
investigate and assist the affected family, respectively....
http://www.pna.gov.ph/index.php?idn=2&sid=&nid=2&rid=466588
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