The communist New People’s Army (NPA) said Davao del Sur Governor Claude Bautista has been keeping a company-strong private armed group in Malita, making him the “most powerful warlord” in the provinces of Davao del Sur and Davao Occidental.
The Philippine National Police (PNP) is bracing itself for possible “zombie” attacks in the coming 2013 midterm elections.
Some 55 members of the Naga City police force will be sent to Masbate as the Philippine National Police in Bicol organizes a task force to go after private armed groups (PAGS) that are expected to be used by politicians in the island-province in the May 2013 elections.
Some 55 members of the Naga City police force will be sent to Masbate as the Philippine National Police (PNP) regional command organizes a task force to go after private armed groups (PAGS) in the island-province as part of the preparations for the elections in May next year.
Member of a private armed group in Zamboanga del Sur, who included a local barangay captain, were arrested and disarmed, police said Friday.
