Philippines Massacre: Women Thought They Were Safe. They Were Wrong
He knew that powerful and ruthless people wanted him dead and that he was risking everything by standing for election — but to one practical challenge at least, Ismael Mangudadatu thought he had a solution. If he went in person to register as a candidate he would be inviting an attack by his enemies — the Ampatuan clan who have a near-monopoly on elected posts in the region. Instead, after consultation with his family and advisers, Mr Mangudadatu decided to send his wife and two sisters. The local police refused to provide an escort and the Philippines Army declined a...
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Tags: Army, Consultation, Enemies, Escort, Monopoly, Philippines Women, Ruthless People, Two Sisters, X97