The Philippine
Information Agency (PIA) Caraga through its regional director Abner M. Caga
expressed profound condemnation on the accusations against Philippine Army
(PA) as allegedly the ones who have the influence and hands on the ruthless
killings of Emerito Samarca, executive director, Alternative Learning Center
for Agricultural Development (ALCADEV); Dionel Campos, chair,
Malahutayong Pakigbisug alang sa Sumusunod (Mapasu); and Aurello Sinzo, a
civilian.
“Do not be misled
by these intentionally deceptive judgment and accusations thrown against our
government’s Army forces regarding the recent killing incident that brought
controversial issue. Once and for all, let’s be objective in rallying ourselves
on the side of PA whose mission is necessary for the effective prosecution of
the perpetrators,” underscored Caga.
He also said that
those who transgress moral and civil law must be accountable for of their
unlawful acts. “I encourage our partner agencies and all other local government
sectors to be one with us during this crucial times to support the Army in
probing of the case and eventually bring justice of the matter from the court,”
added Caga.
Earlier on
Monday, Philippine National Police (PNP) Surigao del Sur provincial
director P/SSupt Narciso Verdadero said charges of multiple murder, arson,
grave coercions, robbery, and grave threats had been filed with the Provincial
Prosecutor’s Office in Lianga against three suspects who were allegedly
behind the killings of the victims.
Identified and
named in the charge sheets were siblings Bobby and Loloy Tejero, Garito Layno,
and 20 John Does believed to be members of “Bagani Forces.”
It was also
learned that 4th Infantry Division (4ID) commander MGen. Oscar
Lactao has initiated a consultative meeting with the provincial government
of Surigao del Sur, religious groups, and lumad leaders on Saturday, September
11 in order to gather direct official statements from these different sectors
and yield impartiality on the case.
Civil Military
Operations (CMO) Battalion Commander and executive director of the 4th Infantry
Division’s advance command post Lt. Col. Rey Pasco likewise put forth in giving
credence to the PA in the prompt and sustained efforts to institute and carry
on legal proceedings against the culprits.
“PA is constantly
performing our functions in accordance with our specified objectives including
the protection of our fellow citizens, the attainment of peace in our
community, thus, I plead for your continued support in order to put an end on
these opposing forces,” Pasco
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