Statement of the Liberal Party President, Sen. Francis "Kiko" Pangilinan, on the President's Mamasapano remarks

The matter has been investigated by the Senate. Charges have been filed and the courts are now handling the matter.

Let's allow the judicial processes to proceed and give the persons involved their day in court. That is where accountability is ultimately determined.

Raising the matter anew is pure and simple politicking, and a means to shun important and pressing issues affecting the Filipinos such as poverty, lack of opportunities, indignation over China's aggression, and corruption hounding many of the administration candidates.

The public should remain vigilant and not be misled by these diversionary tactics meant to confuse and keep voters from scrutinizing the administration's failures and their candidates' track records.

If we act like a broken record, we will not be able to move forward and attend to the real issues at hand.