100 local militants finish bomb training–GMA assistant

Meanwhile, Party-list Rep. Liza Maza of Gabriela filed House Resolution 1257 directing the House Committee on Public Order and Safety to conduct an investigation, in aid of legislation, into the string of bomb-related incidents in Maguindanao, Cotabato City and parts of Metro Manila, and the most recent explosions in Jolo, Sulu, and Iligan City, Lanao del Norte.

Maza stressed the urgency of an immediate and independent investigation on these incidents so as the persecute those responsible for these evil acts and attain justice for the victims and their families.

“The brains behind these blasts appear to be all set in spawning an atmosphere of terror and hysteria to all Filipinos. It is just so suspicious that these string of bombings happen as President Arroyo’s final Sona [State of the Nation Address] draws near,” Maza said.

“Tila ang mensahe ng mga may pakana nito ay balutin tayo araw-araw sa takot at kaguluhan. Hindi natin papayagang magwagi sila at ang kanilang mga balak dahil buhay at pagkatao natin ang nasasakripisyo. Kailangang puksain ang mga utak sa likod ng walang saysay na karahasang ito,” she added.