The Regional Peace and Order Council 10 (RPOC 10) is one
with the Mindanaons in mourning the untimely demise of Mayor Dario Otaza of
Loreto town in the province
of Agusan del Sur.
In commemoration of his heroism and as an expression of sympathy to his family and constituents, RPOC 10 is enjoining the national government agencies and the local government units to raise their flags at half-mast during their respective flag ceremonies on 25-30 October 2015.
According to Army's 4th Infantry Division, thousands supporters and believers of peace lined up along national highway in Butuan City to Loreto, Agusan del Sur to show their respect and sympathy to the death of their hero – mayor Otaza, also known as Datu Malampuson by the Manobo tribe in Agusan del Sur, during the caravan for justice early on October 23.
The caravan is a tribute of all people from all walks of life to remember the leadership and peace advocacies of the mayor for his people.
Teary-eyed people cheered and waved their flaglets symbolizing peace as the vehicle entourage carrying the remains of their fallen hero passed by.
Mayor Otaza, a former NPA rebel, liberated his town from NPA grip, manipulation, and exploitation. He brought development to his community to realize the dreams of his people.
He was successful in encouraging 246 NPA to go back to mainstream society and lead a normal life.
"They (the people) sacrificed the heat so that they can pay their respect to a leader who gave his life for freeing his people from the lies and deceit of the NPA and pushed for development to shield them from these lies, " expressed in their native language by the tribal leaders in Caraga including the family, friends, and love ones who organized the said caravan.
From all walks of life, they were there. Tricycle drivers, students, teachers, farmers, vendors, Lumads and non Lumads alike. All are unified to give respect and honor the man, and condemn the killing and the perpetrators,” they added.
For his part, Wilfredo Otaza, brother and chief of staff of the late mayor also expressed his gratitude to all peace-loving people who paid their respect and showed overwhelming support.
He said that they seek justice for the brutal killing of his brother and nephew.
He then urged supporters of the mayor not to place justice in their hands but instead let the AFP and PNP do their job of catching the perpetrators.
http://news.pia.gov.ph/article/view/1461445607571/flags-in-normin-at-half-mast-for-agusan-sur-mayor
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