PRESIDENT Benigno Aquino 3rd did not send any statement regarding his role in the Mamasapano incident but his allies in the Senate were there to defend him during the reopening of the investigation of the massacre.

The President was heavily criticized for his decision to allow his friend, former Philippine National Police (PNP) chief Alan Purisima, to be involved in the planning and execution of Oplan Exodus despite his suspension by the Office of the Ombudsman.

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