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Philippine Murder Wave Claims Public Officials

Unlikely the assassination of a provincial governor and eight others will turn the tide

Mar 18, 2023
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By: Viswa Nathan

The murderous combat-style assault that took the life of a provincial governor and eight others on March 4 in what appears to have been a political vendetta 650 km south of Manila has sparked a wave of demands for additional security protection for public officials. It speaks to a climate of fear gripping the nation, which could prove in…

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