Javi Benitez drops bid to probe Toboso clash

Javi Benitez drops bid to probe Toboso clash

BACOLOD CITY – Negros Occidental third district Rep. Javier Miguel Benitez said Sunday that he will no longer push his resolution seeking a congressional...

Philippine army kills 19; U.S. turns Philippines into base for war on China – Struggle – La Lucha

On April 19 and 20, the Philippine army’s 79th Infantry Battalion killed 19 people in Toboso, on Negros Island. The killings came as Washington and Manila launched Balikatan 2026, their largest war games yet. The [...]

Javi withdraws call for House probe into Toboso encounter

• GILBERT P. BAYORAN Negros Occidental 3rd District Representative Javier Miguel Benitez has withdrawn his earlier call for a congressional inquiry into

Javi drops call for Toboso 19 House inquiry, says other investigations already underway

Rep. Javier Miguel Benitez (Neg. Occ., 3rd District) on Sunday, May 10, said he will not push forward with his call for a Congressional inquiry into the Toboso encounters that left 19 dead. “Multiple investigations are now underway by the proper authorities, including the Commission on Human Rights and the relevant agencies of government. The […]