What happened to Maguindanao?
The Maguindanao massacre, also known as the Ampatuan massacre, named after the town where mass graves of victims were found, occurred on the morning of November 23, 2009, in the town of Ampatuan in Maguindanao province, on the island of Mindanao in the Philippines.
When did Maguindanao massacre happen?
November 23, 2009
Maguindanao massacre/Start dates
What happened on November 23, 2009? Fifty-eight people were killed in broad daylight in Ampatuan town, Maguindanao, their corpses hastily buried in three shallow graves on a hilltop.
How many died in Maguindanao massacre?
58Esmael Mangudadatu’s family members and supporters, and 32 accompanying journalists
Maguindanao massacre/Total number of deaths
Where are the Ampatuans now?
| Andal Ampatuan Jr. | |
|---|---|
| Political party | Independent (2009–present) Lakas–CMD (1993–2009) |
| Criminal status | Currently incarcerated at the New Bilibid Prison |
| Spouse(s) | Bai Reshal Santiago (died 2018) |
| Children | 6 |
Where is Ampatuan now?
New Bilibid Prison
Andal “Datu Unsay” Uy Ampatuan Jr….
| Andal Ampatuan Jr. | |
|---|---|
| Political party | Independent (2009–present) Lakas–CMD (1993–2009) |
| Criminal status | Currently incarcerated at the New Bilibid Prison |
| Spouse(s) | Bai Reshal Santiago (died 2018) |
| Children | 6 |
What is the language of ARMM?
Maguindanao and Cebuano are the major dialects spoken in the province. Subdialects include T’boli, Manobo and Tiruray. The province has evenly distributed rainfall throughout the year.
What are the 2 cities in ARMM?
ARMM is located at the southernmost part of the Philippines and is composed of five provinces, namely; Basilan, Lanao del Sur, Maguindanao, Sulu, and Tawi-tawi. It has 116 municipalities and 2 cities, namely; City of Lamitan, Basilan and Marawi City, Lanao del Sur.
What is an example of an autonomous region?
The Åland Islands are an example of an autonomous region. An autonomous region has control over its affairs and has the freedom to make decisions independent of external oversight. Some countries also have capital cities that are considered autonomous such as Argentina and Uzbekistan.
Why was the Maguindanao massacre called the Ampatuan massacre?
It is called the Ampatuan Massacre here because the crime was committed in Ampatuan town. Elsewhere on this news site, it is still referred to as the Maguindanao Massacre, which is the more common reference, but no other massacre in modern Philippine history has been publicly associated with an entire province.
Who was Zacaria Candao’s brother in the Maguindanao massacre?
Ampatuan Sr. is accused by the Candaos, a rival family of the Ampatuans, of murdering Abdul Candao, elder brother of former Maguindanao governor Zacaria Candao. Ampatuan defeated Zacaria in the 2001 gubernatorial race for the province. (Read: It’s all about power)
Who was in charge of Maguindanao police office?
Lawyers, supporters and media men are with them. Senior Superintendent (PSSUPT) Abusama Maguid, Officer-in-charge of Maguindanao police provincial office, receives information that there is a bomb threat along the National Highway, particularly at Sitio Malating, Brgy. Salman in Ampatuan, Maguindanao.
How long does it take to get to Salman Maguindanao?
Salman, Ampatuan, Maguindanao. It takes them 30 minutes to reach the area, which is 2.5 kilometers from the highway checkpoint where the victims were abducted. At the site, a heavy-duty backhoe had been used to dig three mass graves.
