MANILA, Philippines — The Senate Committee on Public Order and Dangerous Drugs continues its inquiry into the incident in Mamasapano, Maguindanao on Monday, Feb. 23, 2015.
Issues on the United States' alleged involvement in the anti-terror police Special Action Force (SAF) operation on January 25 that spiraled into a fire fight with Moro rebels, killing 44 policemen, is expected to be addressed.
Sen. Grace Poe, chair of the Senate panel, said that President Benigno Aquino III's reaction after he was informed of the clash will also be discussed.
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| AGENDA | |
| P.S. Res. Nos. 1133, and 1134 | Death of at least 43 members of the Philippine National Police in an encounter with the Moro Islamic Liberation Front and the Bangsamoro Islamic Freedom Fighters on January 25, 2015 |
| P.S. Res. No. 1135 | Killings of members of the Special Action Force of the Philippine National Police in Mamasapano, Maguindanao in relation to the Proposed PNP Modernization Program |
| P.S. Res. No. 1136 | Police Operation in Mamasapano, Maguindanao which resulted in the death of 44 police officers and 8 members of the Moro Islamic Libvveration Front and the Bangsamoro Islamic Freedom Fighters and injuries to others |
| P.S. Res. No. 1137 | Alleged attack of Philippine National Police in Maguindanao MILF controlled area without proper coordination the Special Action Forces causing the death of 44 SAF members and 12 wounded in action |
| P.S. Res. No. 1138 | Firefight between government and rebel forces that left 44 Police Commandos dead in Maguindanao |
| S. No. 2603 | Creating a Fact-Finding Commission, to be called the “Mamasapano Truth Commission” |