Tight security set for probe on rebellion case vs Ampatuans
MANILA, Philippines- Authorities are expected to beef up security around the Department of Justice on Monday when the preliminary investigation on the rebellion complaint filed against more than 600 respondents including several members of the powerful Ampatuan clan starts.
Justice Secretary Agnes Devanadera said the National Bureau of Investigation (NBI) and the Philippines National Police (PNP) will apply stringent security measures to ensure a trouble-free preliminary investigation.
A total of 638, including 7 Ampatuans, have been ordered to attend the hearing.
Proceedings will begin at 9 a.m.
The DOJ will also proceed with the continuation of the preliminary investigation of the multiple murder complaint against nearly 200 individuals including members of the Ampatuan clan for the Maguindanao massacre that left 57 people dead.
“We are now in touch with our peace officers for better arrangement of our security, because passion is still there and we hope that we will be able to give protection to all, both the journalists, families, respondents, and the accused and also the prosecutors,” said Devanadera.
Devanadera was referring to the incident that took place during the first preliminary hearing on December 18 when Datu Unsay Mayor Andal Ampatuan Jr. sustained a minor cut in his forehead after being mobbed by some journalists.
The Ampatuans, including Andal Jr., are not expected to show up on Monday’s preliminary investigation as they have already waived their right to file a counter-affidavit.
Meanwhile, authorities have tagged 5 other Ampatuans - Rajah Buayan Mayor Yacob Ampatuan, Mamasapano Mayor Banarin Ampatuan, Datu Ulo Ampatuan, Datu Ipi Ampatuan and Datu Kanor Ampatuan - as alleged leaders of the rebellion.
Police also said 4 officials of various towns in the province and a provincial official also reportedly led the rebellion: Sultan sa Barongis Vice Mayor Sukarno Badal, Barira Mayor Alexander Tumawis, Datu Undin Mayor Ombra Sinsuat, Parang Mayor Abu Talib and provincial administrator Nurie Unas.
Probers said there were 17 persons who served as “sub-leaders,” including Dainga and Manny Ampatuan, while 611 others became followers.
The justice department has already indicted for alleged rebellion the clan’s patriarch, former Maguindanao Gov. Andal Ampatuan Sr., and 23 others before including Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao Gov. Zaldy Ampatuan and his brothers Sajid Islam (acting Maguindanao governor), and Anwar (mayor of Shariff Aguak mayor), before a Cotabato regional trial court.
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Walk Freely
If the Ampatuans can get out of this case and walk freely as a freeman, then it only proves to the world how stupid Filipinos are.
All filipinos should be a watchdog of the proceedings of the court and the justice department. In Maguindanao, everybody knows the capability of the Ampatuans to kill anyone against them or whoever blocks their way.
If the father, Andal Ampatuan Sr will be freed, then woe to those who testify against them; woe to those family members of the victims; woe to those Mangudadatus and woe to the people of maguindanao.
Andal Ampatuan Jr (Unsay Ampatuan) is just a rat compared to the father. The sons, grandsons, and other Ampatuans are nothing without the patriach Andal Ampatuan Sr, even the ARMM governor Zaldi Ampatuan.
The only option the government can do when the patriach be freed is to confiscate their money and golds. Without money, he cannot re-organized his private army, CVO's and killer squad.
The AFP, PNP, DND should re-inventory how many guns and ammunitions they sold and supplied to the Ampatuans, and how many were recovered? Untill they have the guns, they are still powerfull.
TAMANG HUSTISYA!
Dapat lang na managot ang may kasalanan at ako po ay nagkumpleto ng simbang gabi para taos puso kong inaalay sa mga nasawi sa masaker! at sana'y magsisisi na ang may mga kasalanan! MABUHAY ANG HUSTISYA!
Dapat lang
Dapat lang na bantayan ng maagi at baka makatakas o mapatay ng mga tao na may lihim na agenda.