Sunday, June 25, 2006
President condemns Maguindanao bombing
CALLING it an "act of terrorism", President Gloria Macapagal-Arroyo lashed at the perpetrators of the bombing incident in Maguindanao that killed at least five persons early Friday morning.
Arroyo ordered authorities to "identify the perpetrators, launch a manhunt with the proper rewards, and bring them to justice."
"I extend my sympathies to the families of the victims and assure them that the search for justice will be firm and relentless. We will never be intimidated by these treacherous acts and we shall fight terror as seriously as we embrace peace and development," she said.
She also said she remains committed against terrorism and "will not relent until the total defeat of terrorists in every part of the country."
"The rule of law strictly enforced shall ride side by side with social justice in paving the way for an atmosphere of political and economic security so that every person and family shall have the blessings of a stable employment, better health, education and public safety," she said.
At least five persons, including the nephew of Representative Simeon Datumanong, were killed after a bomb planted under a vehicle parked outside a market exploded in Maguindanao early Friday morning.
Governor Andal Ampatuan Sr., the supposed target of the attack, is a political ally of Malacañang. (JMR/Sunnex)
(June 25, 2006 issue)
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