Army to probe rights abuses in Vizcaya

BAYOMBONG, Nueva Vizcaya: In response to reported human rights abuses committed by its troops in far flung mountain mining villages in the province, the Philippine Army (PA) is sending an investigating team stating these acts cannot be “condoned.”

”Those who will be found guilty of human rights violations against villagers who reportedly opposed to an exploration activities will be dealt with accordingly,” said the Army’s Seventh Infantry Division (7ID) in a statement.