Maguindanao, Philippines – The Maguindanao massacre, killing 58 people, occurred on the morning of November 23, 2009 in the town of Ampatuan in Maguindanao province, Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao (ARMM) on the island of Mindanao in the Philippines. While the victims are on their way to file candidacy for Buluan Vice Mayor Esmael Mangudadatu, they were kidnapped and violently killed.
The massacre was also called Ampatuan Massacre because the crime killing happened in this specific town and at the same time, was said to be convicted by Mangudadatu’s political rival, the Datu Unsay mayor Andal Ampatuan Jr., son of Governor Andal Ampatuan Sr.
Among the 58 victims include the wife of Mangudadatu, his two sisters, local and foreign journalists, lawyers, aides, and motorists who were mistakenly identified as part of Mangudadatu’s convoy.
The incident happened about two years ago but until today, this case was not yet over. 95 are arrested as suspects, including the prime suspects Andal Ampatuan Jr. and his father Andal Amaptuan Sr.
Meanwhile, Governor Mangudadatu asked the people to be cautious against the influences of the Ampatuans.“Let us be vigilant so that we may restore not only peace and order in the province of Maguindanao but also the wealth ill gotten by them from the people. We should remain hopeful despite the slow progress of the case. Let us pray that justice shall be served in an inexpensive and expeditious manner. Let us pray that such event, one of the darkest moments in 21st century will never be repeated.” He said.
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