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The poor get poorer, Ampatuans get richer as IRA billions pour in
The Ampatuans were Arroyo’s anointed lieutenants in ARMM, their alliance built largely on largesse. But the cash bonanza that Maguindanao secured from Arroyo failed dismally to…
By Carolyn O Arguillas Mindanews·December 8, 2019
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Death and Disappearances
Nearly nine years ago, the trial for multiple murder of about 200 accused in the Ampatuan Massacre began. Of the 91 arrested suspects, only 81 had been arraigned by 2013, and as…
By Center For Media Freedom And Responsibility Cmfr·December 8, 2019
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Shamefully rich clan has 35 houses, fleet of wheels
Until they were charged with the murder of 58 persons on Nov. 23, 2009, the Ampatuans lived in mansions, traveled with a retinue of armed escorts in a convoy of black SUVs, flew…
By Carolyn O Arguillas Mindanews·December 7, 2019
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The Trial and Facts of the Case
On Nov. 23, 2009, 58 persons were killed in Ampatuan town, Maguindanao province. The victims included 32 journalists and media workers, two lawyers, six motorists passing the same…
By Center For Media Freedom And Responsibility Cmfr·December 7, 2019
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The Ampatuan Massacre: Fact-Finding Mission Report
Two days after the Ampatuan Massacre occurred on Nov. 23, 2009, a team of journalists, lawyers, and a forensic expert flew to the site to extend immediate humanitarian assistance…
By Philippine Center For Investigative Journalism Pcij·December 6, 2019
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20 media agencies urge live coverage of ruling on Ampatuan massacre cases
Live coverage would allow families unable to travel to Manila to immediately hear the decision on the 58 counts of murder of Judge Jocelyn Solis-Reyes presiding Judge, Branch 221…
By Adminnewspack·December 4, 2019
