Extra judicial and political killings still major problem in Philippines

Malacanang Palace and the military were in denial mode on extra-judicial and political killings linked to counter –insurgency campaign against the left. The Arroyo has done concrete to stop killings of suspected enemies of the state. Poverty and social injustice are the root causes of insurgency. Massive corruption in the bureaucracy may have direct effect on rising poverty nationwide. As usual, Gloria Arroyo is in denial mode on corruption under her watch.