Truth Commission Criticized as Limited, Toothless
Truth Commission Criticized as Limited, Toothless
By ANNE MARXZE D. UMIL
MANILA – The long-awaited Truth Commission to be formed by President Benigno S. Aquino III through Executive Order No. 1, which he signed last July 30, proves to be a disappointment for many groups as the body will only focus on the corruption cases of the previous Gloria Macapagal-Arroyo administration.
Bagong Alyansang Makabayan (Bayan) and human rights group Karapatan criticized Aquino’s executive order no. 1 (EO No. 1) for its limited mandate, which does not include investigation of human-rights abuses under the Arroyo regime.
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