Aquino unaware of Kidapawan killings

President Benigno Aquino 3rd finally broke his silence on the violent dispersal of protesting farmers in Kidapawan City, admitting that he was unaware of the events that transpired on April 1.

In his speech during an administration campaign rally in Makati City Friday night, Aquino said he was not immediately informed about the tragedy. He said he learned of the incident in the afternoon of April 1.