Duterte deploys troops vs Redshome/News/Headlines/Duterte deploys troops vs RedsPRESIDENT Rodrigo Duterte has ordered the deployment of more soldiers and policemen to Samar, Negros Oriental, Negros Occidental and Bicol region to quell “lawless violence and acts of terror.”Memorandum Order 32 reinforces existing guidelines for the Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) and the Philippine National Police (PNP) in the implementation of measures to suppress and prevent lawless violence. Duterte’s order noted that there had been a “number of sporadic acts of violence” committed by “lawless groups” in the five areas. Killed in the ambushs were Senior Police Officer 1 (SPO1) Percival Rafael; PO 3 Carlito Navarroza and PO1 Ralph Jason Vida. “No civil or political rights are suspended during the existence of a national state of emergency on account of lawless violence,” the order read. Anakpawis Rep. Ariel Casilao echoed this statement, saying the administration blew the attacks in the five areas out of proportion.

Source: Manila Times November 23, 2018 16:18 UTC