STATEMENT OF PROTEST AGAINST THE ATTTACK ON GOV. PANLILIO'S OFFICE

STATEMENT OF PROTEST AGAINST THE ATTACK ON GOV. ED PANLILIO'S OFFICE AND SUPPORT FOR THE GOVERNOR AND HIS LEADERSHIP

STATEMENT OF PROTEST AGAINST THE ATTACK ON GOV. ED PANLILIO'S OFFICE AND SUPPORT FOR THE GOVERNOR AND HIS LEADERSHIP

We denounce in the strongest possible terms, the brazen and unlawful actions of the rallyists who attacked the office of the Governor of Pampanga and the policemen involved in the beating of Hon. Ed Panlilio's nephews on January 5, 2009.

The rallyists grossly disrespected and threatened the authority and person of the Office of the Provincial Governor and cast fear and anxiety on the people and employees at the Provincial Capitol who had been unnecessarily subjected to such a menacing act.

We also condemn in the same strong terms the Pampanga Provincial Command for its inaction and dereliction of duty during and after the attack. We support unequivocally Gov. Ed Panlilio's petition to relieve the officers, Col. Keith Singian and Col. Medina of their post and investigate their failure to come to the Governor's rescue during the attack and their apparent inaction on the repeated calls by the Governor to arrest the perpetrators after the incident.

We protest the lack of response from the Office of the President on this display of mob mentality by a politically motivated group. It's a crime that should not be taken lightly or go unpunished to avoid setting a bad precedent. President Arroyo should implement strong measures against the rallyists, the police force and the Sangguniang Panlalawigan on an apparent politically motivated collusion and intimidation perpetrated against the Honorable Governor Ed Panlilio.

We will not rest until we see that the erring parties mentioned are punished.

(Sgd.) Bart SG Tubalinal, Jr.
Co-Executive Editor/Co-Executive Publisher
FilAm Weekly MegaSceneChicago, IL

Sgd. Yoly T. Tubalinal
Co-Executive Editor/Co-Executive Publisher
FilAm Weekly MegaSceneChicago, IL