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IBP calls for gov t probe on PNP request for list of lawyers representing communist terrorists
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Metro Manila (CNN Philippines, March 13) – The Integrated Bar of the Philippines called on government authorities to investigate the viral letter from the Calbayog City, Samar police requesting for a list of names of lawyers representing communist terrorists.
The IBP said top Philippine National Police officials assured them that there was no directive to request for a list, but the regional trial court confirmed receiving the letter Friday afternoon. We ask all concerned government authorities to thoroughly investigate the matter, exact accountability, and more importantly, promote state responsibility to ensure that lawyers can do their job without threats, harassment, intimidation, or retribution, said IBP President Domingo Cayosa in a statement.
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The Saints Peter and Paul Cathedral in Calbayog City, Samar, the Philippines.
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The mayor of a central Philippine city was killed by police officers on Monday afternoon in what police say was an accidental shooting. Allies of Calbayog City Mayor Ronald Aquino, however, are accusing police offers of killing the mayor intentionally.
Two members of Aquino’s group, two police officers, and a civilian were also killed.
An Eastern Visayas police chief initially said the police were on patrol when they were fired upon by Aquino’s security detail. Police killed two of Aquino’s aides a police escort and his driver while members of the mayor’s group killed two police officers.