Malacanang on Friday denied that it ordered the exclusion of two Special Action Force (SAF) commandos involved in the Mamasapano operation from the list of awardees during the 114th police service anniversary attended by President Benigno Aquino 3rd on Friday.

"The Office of the President has no participation in the selection of police officers and individuals that were given recognition in connection with the 114th anniversary of the Philippine National Police (PNP)," Presidential Communications Secretary Herminio Coloma Jr. said in a statement.

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