Absalon, his cousin Nolven Absalon and a 16-year-old nephew were biking in Barangay Anas, Masbate City on Sunday morning when a landmine exploded, killing the two men and injuring the boy. Catura made the statement after the CPP-NPA took full responsibility for the death of Absalon and his cousin Nolven, expressed "deep remorse" over the tragedy and promised to indemnify the families they left behind. This law, signed in 2009, will weigh heavily on the charges against Sison et al. Surrender of suspects pushedPhilippine National Police (PNP) chief Gen. Guillermo Eleazar and the Commission on Human Rights (CHR) urged the communist insurgents to surrender their comrades. "They should likewise be held accountable for all other crimes they have perpetrated in violation of international humanitarian and human rights laws since they began pursuing this armed conflict," it added.

Source: Manila Times June 11, 2021 16:26 UTC