Various groups extended their condolences to Bayan Muna Rep. Eufemia Cullamat after photos of her slain daughter was posted or shared by military and various media outfits then circulated it on November 29.

Jevilyn, 22, was reported killed in an encounter between the Army’s 3rd Special Forces Battalion and the New People’s Army (NPA) in Surigao del Sur on November 28. Soldiers said Jevilyn served as a medic of the NPA.

What caught people’s attention in the photos was how the military posed beside the remains of Jevilyn and beside her displayed the reported seized flags, subversive documents and high-powered rifles. Jevilyn’s cold remains was also shown holding a rifle, that could have been placed on her, positioned her for the ‘photo opportunity’ (photo ops) and positioned the other reported seized items beside her. Especially since Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) spokesperson Brig. Gen. Edgard Arevalo said it was “half a day of hike” from the site of the clash to be able to confirm the identity of the body.

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