Panawagan para sa Imbestigasyon, Lumalakas Matapos ang Madugong Engkwentro

Isang panawagan para sa agarang imbestigasyon ang isinulong ni Renee Co kasunod ng ulat na 19 katao ang nasawi sa isang engkwentro sa pagitan ng Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) at New People’s Army (NPA).

Ayon sa kongresista, kailangang suriin kung may naganap na paglabag sa karapatang pantao—lalo na’t may ulat na kabilang sa mga nasawi ang dalawang indibidwal na umano’y sibilyan.

Ano ang Alam sa Ngayon?

Batay sa mga ulat:

• 19 katao ang nasawi sa insidente noong April 19, 2026

• Kabilang sa naiulat na namatay sina Alyssa Alano at RJ Ledesma

• May alegasyon na sila ay mga sibilyan

• May lumalakas na panawagan mula sa iba’t ibang grupo para sa hustisya

At sa ngayon—
👉 Wala pang opisyal na tugon kung magsasagawa ng imbestigasyon ang House Committee on Human Rights.

Here’s what this really means…

Hindi ito simpleng military report.

Kapag may:

• Alleged civilian casualties

• Public outcry

• At demand for accountability

👉 Automatic na pumapasok ang human rights dimension

At dito nagiging mas sensitibo ang usapin.

This raises a bigger issue…

Dalawang narrative ang nagbabanggaan:

🔹 Security Perspective:
Operasyon laban sa insurgency—isang matagal nang isyu sa bansa

🔹 Human Rights Perspective:
Proteksyon sa sibilyan—kahit sa gitna ng conflict

Tanong ngayon:

👉 May collateral damage ba?
👉 O may paglabag na dapat imbestigahan?

Public Reaction: Matindi at Emosyonal

Hindi na bago ang ganitong reaksyon sa ganitong insidente:

• Civil society groups calling for justice

• Online backlash and emotional responses

• Mga tanong na hindi agad nasasagot

At kapag may pangalan na ang mga biktima—
👉 Mas nagiging personal ang usapin.

Here’s what this really means moving forward…

Kung magkakaroon ng imbestigasyon:

• Lalabas ang detalye ng operasyon

• Masusuri ang conduct ng mga involved

• At magkakaroon ng official narrative—not just speculation

Kung wala naman:

• Mananatili ang duda

• Lalakas ang pressure mula sa publiko

• At posibleng maging mas malaking issue ito sa hinaharap

Why this matters…

Ito ay hindi lang tungkol sa isang engkwentro.

Ito ay tungkol sa:

• balanse ng seguridad at karapatang pantao

• transparency sa military operations

• at kung paano pinapanagot ang mga may kapangyarihan

Sa ganitong sitwasyon—
👉 ang katotohanan ay hindi dapat minamadali,
pero hindi rin dapat pinatatagal.

Closing Thought

Sa bawat ulat ng nasawi, may pamilya na naghahanap ng sagot.

Sa bawat panawagan ng imbestigasyon, may tanong na gustong malinawan:

👉 Ano ba talaga ang nangyari?
👉 At may dapat bang managot?

Sa dulo—
hindi ingay ang magdedesisyon…
kundi katotohanan.

📖 BIBLE VERSE + EXEGESIS

Verse:
“Blessed are the peacemakers, for they shall be called children of God.” — Matthew 5:9

Exegesis:
Ang talatang ito ay nagbibigay-diin sa kahalagahan ng kapayapaan at pagkakasundo, lalo na sa gitna ng alitan. Hindi nito kinokontra ang hustisya, kundi pinapalakas ang pangangailangan na hanapin ang katotohanan sa paraang hindi nagdudulot ng mas malalim na sugat.

👉 Application:
Sa gitna ng conflict, mahalaga ang katotohanan—pero mas mahalaga na ito ay gamitin upang magdala ng hustisya at kapayapaan, hindi dagdag na pagkakahati.

Ilalabas Ko Ito Nang Direkta”: Leviste Responds to DPWH Insertions Controversy

House of Representa’Thieves

December 24, 2025•1 min read

Leviste Breaks Silence on DPWH Insertions, Vows Direct Disclosure in Congress

Batangas 1st District Representative Leandro Legarda Leviste has publicly addressed circulating claims regarding alleged Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) budget insertions linked to the late undersecretary Maria Catalina Cabral.

In a statement released on social media, Leviste clarified that any partial list of insertions currently circulating did not originate from him. He stressed that should he decide to release information related to the matter, he would do so directly and transparently—without intermediaries.

Leviste further cited figures from the proposed 2025 DPWH National Expenditure Program (NEP), noting that ₱401.3 billion is allocable to district congressmen, ₱14.5 billion to party-list representatives, ₱20.6 billion to senators of the 19th Congress, and ₱285.4 billion attributed to other proponents.

Acknowledging public anger surrounding the issue, the lawmaker said he understands the frustration directed toward him but emphasized that he has no intention of making the issue personal or targeting individuals. Instead, Leviste announced his plan to formally raise the matter in Congress after the Christmas recess.

The statement positions Leviste as calling for institutional accountability rather than public trial by speculation—placing the issue squarely within legislative scrutiny rather than social media narratives.

Why Leviste Is Waiting on DPWH Before Releasing Cabral Files

Leviste Explains Delay in Releasing DPWH Files, Cites Due Process and Transparency Push

Batangas 1st District Representative Leandro Legarda Leviste has clarified why he is not yet releasing documents related to alleged Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) budget insertions that were obtained from the late undersecretary Maria Catalina Cabral.

In a detailed statement, Leviste said he is deliberately waiting for the DPWH to make the files public, believing that transparency is best served when the disclosure comes directly from the implementing agency. He noted that he previously discussed this approach with DPWH Secretary Vince Dizon during a meeting on September 4, where both agreed on the importance of public disclosure.

Leviste acknowledged that releasing the documents may be difficult due to the number of individuals potentially affected, but expressed hope that DPWH would proceed in the interest of transparency.

He also confirmed that the Office of the Ombudsman formally requested copies of the files from DPWH earlier this week. According to Leviste, the documents were submitted to the Ombudsman the following day, and he welcomed the fact that multiple copies now exist among DPWH staff to reduce the risk of loss or tampering.

While the full public release has yet to happen, Leviste said several steps are already underway to ensure that information related to the DPWH budget becomes accessible. He reiterated that his goal is not to politicize the issue but to uphold accountability through proper institutional channels.

The lawmaker stressed that transparency must be anchored in process, not shortcuts, emphasizing that lasting accountability requires verifiable records and lawful disclosure.