Press Release
December 4, 2009

Press statement of Senator Antonio "Sonny" F. Trillanes IV

The recent discovery of the large cache of firearms, ammunition and other military armaments at a vacant lot near the Mansion of the Ampatuans in Maguindanao as reported by ABS-CBN and GMA News confirms our claim that, during all this time, the arms and ammunition of warlords and other rogue groups which have wreck havoc in our country are being supplied and sourced from the arsenals and factories of the AFP and the DND.

This corrupt and condemnable practice has not only led to the sacrifice of countless lives of soldiers, law enforcement officials and innocent civilians but has been fueling the endless war in Mindanao and other volatile areas. This was also one of the root causes which impelled us to demonstrate and speak out against the current administration at Oakwood way back in 2003; at Manila Pen two years ago; and whenever we get the chance to be heard.

Mrs. Gloria Macapagal-Arroyo, as Commander-In-Chief, and his anointed former DND Secretary Gilbert "Gibo" Teodoro, must be made accountable for all the deaths caused by these guns.

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