Philippines Massacre: Women Thought They Were Safe. They Were Wrong -- Times Online
He knew that powerful and ruthless people wanted him dead and that he was risking everything by standing for election — but to one practical challenge at least, Ismael Mangudadatu thought he had a solution.
If he went in person to register as a candidate he would be inviting an attack by his enemies — the Ampatuan clan who have a near-monopoly on elected posts in the region. Instead, after consultation with his family and advisers, Mr Mangudadatu decided to send his wife and two sisters.
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More News On The Philippine Massacre
Filipino mayor from political family charged over massacre -- The Guardian
Philippine Mayor Charged With Mass Murder for Election-Related Massacre -- Voice of America
Philippine Official Says Victims Were Sexually Mutilated -- New York Times
Filipino who lost wife in massacre files candidacy -- AP
Husband of Philippine massacre victim files candidacy -- Reuters
Two Army commanders sacked -- Inquirer.net
Philippine army chiefs 'stand down' over massacre -- AFP
Philippines massacre: 25 journalists named -- The Guardian
Massacre death toll reaches 64 -- Inquirer.net
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