Rappler's latest stories on Mamasapano clash
Cordillera unveils 3rd SAF 44 shrine on Mamasapano clash anniversary
Fourteen of the elite cops who died in the botched anti-terrorist operation on January 25, 2015, were from the Cordillera
After Aquino, Sandiganbayan clears Purisima and Napeñas in Mamasapano case
The anti-graft court rules on merits for Purisima and Napeñas, saying because the generals did not receive anything in return, there can be no case of graft
Using Magalong, VACC tries to reopen Mamasapano homicide case vs Aquino
This is despite a recent Supreme Court ruling saying Aquino cannot be charged with homicide. Chief Justice Peralta leaves it to Ombudsman Martires to decide.
With new SC ruling, Noynoy Aquino now cleared of all Mamasapano charges
SC denies a Calida-backed petition to charge the former president of reckles imprudence resulting in homicide
Sandiganbayan formally drops Mamasapano graft charges vs Aquino
The dismissal, done upon the request of Ombudsman Martires, is without prejudice to the filing of new charges, such as homicide
Supreme Court lifts TRO on Mamasapano trial vs Aquino
But this just means the Sandiganbayan can now proceed to act on Ombudsman Martires' request to drop graft and usurpation charges against former president Noynoy Aquino
Martires on dropping Noynoy charges: No president can be charged with usurpation
Can homicide charges be filed instead against the ex-president? The Ombudsman says he will 'entertain' a new complaint – if and when it is filed
IN PHOTOS: Remembering #SAF44, 4 years later
'It has been 4 years since the tragedy jolted the national police and the entire nation, but the pain brought by this loss has lingers in our hearts,' says PNP chief Oscar Albayalde
Graft or homicide? SC stops Aquino’s Mamasapano case at Sandiganbayan
Relatives of some Special Action Force commandos who died have asked the Supreme Court to charge the former president with 44 counts of reckless imprudence resulting in homicide instead of just graft.
Mamasapano survivor killed on SAF 44 Day of National Remembrance
'Magaling na bata 'yan at palaging concerned sa kasama niya,' says Mamasapano veteran and newly installed SAF chief Director Noli Taliño
Malacañang tells police on Mamasapano anniv: Embody integrity of SAF 44
'Honor their memory by reliving their values of integrity and courage as you perform your duty to serve and protect the nation,' says Presidential Spokesman Harry Roque
SAF 44 widow: Duterte revived our hope for justice
'When President Rodrigo Duterte had finally sat on that powerful throne, we now feel that we are able to see the sun shining upon us,' says SAF widow Julie Cayang-o
Gov’t, MILF call on public, lawmakers to support new Bangsamoro law
The Duterte government and the Moro Islamic Liberation Front launch a joint communications roadmap to pass the revised Bangsamoro Basic Law
Aquino to appeal Ombudsman decision
UPDATED Aquino spokesperson Abigail Valte says the ex president will seek to clarify certain facts as stated in the Ombudsman decision
Duterte not creating commission to probe Mamasapano
The President says creating another commission would be redundant since the Ombudsman is already pursuing a case on the deadly clash
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Aquino pins down Napeñas in Mamasapano affidavit
Aquino defends himself before the Ombudsman saying the families of SAF 44 have no basis to charge him with homicide over the Mamasapano clash
Aguirre: Commission should probe Aquino liability in Mamasapano
The justice secretary says former president Aquino should submit his phone records to the commission that President Duterte will be creating
Ombudsman: Mamasapano graft charges should have been filed June 2016
Families of the slain Special Action Force SAF cops are unsatisfied with the criminal charges recently filed against Purisima and Napeñas and are demanding homicide charges against Aquino
Two years after Mamasapano: What has happened to the case?
Two years have passed since the Mamasapano encounter but the victims families are still clamoring for truth about the bloody police operation
SAF 44 families demand justice from Duterte
During a dinner for the families Duterte promises to set a day of remembrance for the SAF 44 and orders the PNP to study the possibility of awarding the fallen troopers the Medal of Valor
Duterte to create commission to reinvestigate Mamasapano
The President wants to appoint men of integrity and honor possibly former Supreme Court justices to head the reinvestigation into the 2015 botched police operation
Duterte claims U.S. role in Mamasapano tragedy
President Rodrigo Duterte says the ill fated Mamasapano operation was an American adventure with the blessing of former president Benigno Aquino III
Complaint on Mamasapano vs Aquino not forgotten – Morales
Ombudsman Conchita Carpio Morales says the complaint against former president Benigno Aquino III is still being investigated to see if there are grounds for a preliminary investigation
Piolo Pascual, Dingdong Dantes to star in new Erik Matti film about Mamasapano clash
Pintakasi looks into the events that led to the 2015 Mamasapano clash
Mamasapano was a 'crisis of confidence' in PNP, says Marquez
In his retirement ceremony PNP chief Ricardo Marquez turns emotional and looks back on how the deadly Mamasapano clash affected the police force
The emotional journey of Benigno Aquino III
Throughout his interview with Rappler President Benigno Aquino III is relaxed confident and in good spirits – the picture of a retiring public servant satisfied with a job well done
Napeñas to Aquino: No balls
Former SAF commander Getulio Napeñas says President Benigno Aquino III should own up to the bloody Mamasapano clash
Charges set vs Purisima, Napeñas over Mamasapano – Ombudsman
The Ombudsman finds sacked PNP chief Alan Purisima and former SAF chief Getulio Napeñas Jr responsible for the bloody clash in Mamasapano
Mamasapano: Aquino's 'compartmented' plan, 'detached' SAF chief?
Administration allies say Senator Juan Ponce Enrile failed to pin down President Benigno Aquino III in the controversial Mamasapano clash
Ex-cop urges Poe to subpoena recording on Mamasapano ‘cover-up’
A subpoena will exempt those who have copies of the recording from criminal prosecution
Netizens frustrated at reopening of Mamasapano probe
Aside from thinking the probe became a platform for political grandstanding netizens are also calling it a waste of time
'No stand down order from Aquino' during Mamasapano clash
Former and current security officials make the assertion at the reopening of the Senate probe into the botched operation
Aquino ‘hid behind’ Purisima to escape blame – Enrile
Senator Juan Ponce Enrile says his bid to reopen the Senate probe is driven by a promise to the survivors of the Mamasapano clash and not by politics or any personal grudge
WATCH: Senate joint public hearing on Mamasapano
Watch the livestream of the Senate probe here
Keeping the memory of Mamapasano alive by sharing your stories
I would like readers to share their stories about the massacre I am especially calling on those directly involved and those directly affected
Mamasapano: Aquino hits commanders who 'failed in duty'
The families of 3 SAF troopers opted not to send a representative to claim the awards given during the PNP s tribute to the SAF 44
Sarmiento: Don't politicize SAF, slain soldiers and police
Sana huwag natin haluan ng pulitika Sana huwag natin kalimutan ang kanilang sakripisyo at hindi pagpiyestahan dahil sa ibang motibo
True mark of valor: SAF's Gednat Tabdi, Romeo Cempron
Coins were tossed and as fate would have it Tabdi got the assignment he badly wanted: Mindanao He was killed in heavy gunfire in Mamasapano
Mamasapano survivor: Never for self, always for country
Nakakalungkot na wala na sila pero at least yung pagkamatay nila may kabuluhan says a junior officer of his comrades killed in the Mamasapano clash
Presidential bets on the Mamasapano clash
January 25 2016 marks the first anniversary of the Mamasapano clash What are the thoughts and insights of presidential aspirants on the botched operation?
Mamasapano clash: What did Aquino know?
Before next week s Senate re investigation on Mamasapano Rappler revisits the timeline of events to determine what Aquino knew or didn t know before and during the controversial Oplan Exodus
P70M given in benefits, pensions to SAF 44 families
Two of the SAF 44 are set to receive the Medal of Valor – pending President Benigno Aquino III’s approval
Mamasapano widow, 20, to work as domestic helper in Oman
While politicians and various government and non governmental organizations granted the families of the dead SAF troopers cash and scholarships the widows in Mamasapano have barely enough to survive
Criminal raps filed vs 90 individuals over Mamasapano clash
Almost 8 months since the January 25 clash in Mamasapano 90 individuals from the MILF BIFF and private armed groups face criminal complaints over the bloody firefight
'Majority' of 'Oplan Exodus' survivors leave SAF 6 months later
SAF chief Director Moro Lazo says those who opted to leave SAF have since been replenished
Rappler Talk: Leonardo Espina on leading the PNP post-Mamasapano
PNP officer in charge Leonardo Espina saw through what is arguably the most gruesome encounter in police history – the bloody clash between 44 Special Action Force troops and Muslim rebels in Mamasapano Maguindanao
4 scenarios if Bangsamoro bill is not passed
UPDATED One of the least likely scenarios is passing the bill and providing for a longer transition period
5 co-authors signed Senate report on BBL unconstitutionality
How has support for the proposed Bangsamoro basic law changed since it was filed at the Senate?
Did Purisima lie during Mamasapano? ‘Wishful thinking’ – Aquino
As far as President Benigno Aquino III is concerned it s a stretch to say that the former top cop lied to him during the controversial operation
