North Cotobato Shootings

[Arthur Little]

Not sure why. I wonder what they'd do if it was their families who were starving.

Likewise, ... though I often wonder if there's some form of "syndicate" operating within the Philippines' [current] government ranks, that's designed to suppress free speech among the nation's inhabitants for fear of unpleasant reprisals!

[fred]

The PNP’s Mayor said that “acting upon guidance from Governor Mendoza,” the PNP troops under Sr. Supt. Alexander Tagum conducted an operation to clear the highway in coordination with the Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) to rescue the minors who joined the demonstration.
“But before the PNP could start their operations, the protesters attacked them with poles and pieces of wood. Large rocks were also thrown at the policemen and at the stationary fire truck deployed to the area. A commotion followed, which resulted in injuries to the policemen and rallyists. As of last count, 40 policemen have been injured, with two in critical condition due to head trauma. We are consolidating information as regards the injured and two reported casualties on the side of the rallyists. All those injured were immediately brought to nearby hospitals to receive medical care,” the PNP report said.
Mayor said several rallyists were also arrested, including an alleged commander of the NPA from Barangay Basak, Magpet, North Cotabato.
http://www.philstar.com/headlines/20...armers-protest