Army officer quits post over lapses in clash that killed B’laan woman, children

From InterAksyon (Nov 4): Army officer quits post over lapses in clash that killed B’laan woman, children

The commander of the Army's 27th Infantry Battalion has resigned from his post following lapses in the military operation in Kiblawan, Davao del Sur that killed a B'laan woman and her children. Lt. Col. Alexis Bravo, commander of the 27th Infantry Battalion, has resigned "to allow other third-party groups to investigate (the incident) freely and to prove that there is no cover-(up) in the search for truth in this incident," Lt. Col. Lyndon Paniza, 10th Infantry Division spokesman, confirmed to InterAksyon.com Sunday. Bravo's resignation will take effect Monday and he will be reportedly replaced by Lt. Col. Shalimar Imperial. "(Bravo's) action is laudable and an example of a true gentleman and courageous leader who is willing to accept the consequence of his action and of his subordinates," Paniza said....

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