Military role in Cotabato bombings feared

For her part, Gabriela Rep. Liza Maza, while condemning the spate of bomb attacks in some parts of Mindanao and Metro Manila, called for an immediate and independent investigation on these incidents.

Maza called on the people to be more vigilant at these times as anything could be possible as President Arroyo’s final countdown begins in Malacañang.

“President Arroyo and her allies should be reminded that the Filipino people will never allow any form of martial rule and any scheme to perpetuate herself further in power,” she stressed.

The party-list lawmaker solon also warned authorities who right away pointed the blame to Muslim rebels, saying this will only worsen the situation.