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> whaT's the trutH?
Author: aLmich
I was watching the late night news when one of the old stories they flashed was when our soldiers had an encounter with the rebels down south. I've always been fascinated of hearing stories like these. I don't really know why. Maybe because my Dad was once a victim of NPA kidnappings. I don't know, I really don't know.
It's quite often we get to hear news reports of encounters between AFP forces and NPA or MILF rebels, or Abu Sayyaf terrorists. Most of the time, there's the body count of how many soldiers are killed and/or wounded. The military always claim that the other side also had casualties. Usually, more than what the government suffered. Or so they say.
But as is often the case, no bodies are shown to the press, to prove their claims. Their almost-automatic excuse is that the rebels or bandits were seen to have dragged the bodies of their fallen comrades.
I just find that hard to believe.
If I were a rebel. And I know that forces are coming after me, chasing me. Would I take the time to carry the body of a dead brother-in-arms? All that weight slowing me down; and exposing me to greater risk of capture, or even death? Where is the logic in that?
Or is the military just embarassed to admit that while they suffered some casualties, there is actually no proof that they inflicted similar injuries against their opponents?
To vent their anger, the turn against the civilian populace --- the villagers. They accuse these people of supporting and harboring the rebels. Then, they resort to intimidation, harassment, and even murder.
It's sad.
Such intricate web of lies to mask an ugly truth.
Now I'm wondering, ano ang totoo sa Glorietta 2 tragedy?
It's quite often we get to hear news reports of encounters between AFP forces and NPA or MILF rebels, or Abu Sayyaf terrorists. Most of the time, there's the body count of how many soldiers are killed and/or wounded. The military always claim that the other side also had casualties. Usually, more than what the government suffered. Or so they say.
But as is often the case, no bodies are shown to the press, to prove their claims. Their almost-automatic excuse is that the rebels or bandits were seen to have dragged the bodies of their fallen comrades.
I just find that hard to believe.
If I were a rebel. And I know that forces are coming after me, chasing me. Would I take the time to carry the body of a dead brother-in-arms? All that weight slowing me down; and exposing me to greater risk of capture, or even death? Where is the logic in that?
Or is the military just embarassed to admit that while they suffered some casualties, there is actually no proof that they inflicted similar injuries against their opponents?
To vent their anger, the turn against the civilian populace --- the villagers. They accuse these people of supporting and harboring the rebels. Then, they resort to intimidation, harassment, and even murder.
It's sad.
Such intricate web of lies to mask an ugly truth.
Now I'm wondering, ano ang totoo sa Glorietta 2 tragedy?
