1995 Ipil massacre

Killings and looting in the Philippines August 2020 August 2020 1995 Ipil massacre the Moro conflict and terrorism in the Philippines Philippines Ipil Green_pog.svg 7.781667 122.590556 300 center 7.782222 N 122.586667 EIIpil, Zamboanga del Sur, Philippines 1995 04 04 12:30 p.m. PHT, UTC+8 Mass shooting mass murder terrorism arson hostage-taking 53 - 100Murphy Martin N. Small Boats, Weak States, Dirty Money: The Challenge of Piracy Columbia University Press 2008 140 https://ciaotest.cc.columbia.edu/book/cup/0007785/f_0007785_6476.pdf The assault on the predominantly Christian town of Ipil in Zamboanga del Sur on Mindanao in 1995 involved raids on seven banks, and, because it left about 100 people dead, became known as the Ipil massacre. 48+ 37 hostagesBillington Gail Afghansi-Linked Terror in the Philippines Executive Intelligence Review 13 October 1995 https://larouchepub.com/other/1995/2241_philippines_terror.html April 4, 1995: 200-man land/sea raid on Ipil, Mindanao, 72 killed, 37 hostages. Town center, four banks razed to the ground. Abu Sayyafhttps://books.google.com/books?id=pzgyBwAAQBAJ&q=1995+Ipil+massacre&pg=PA9 Terror Truncated: The Decline of the Abu Sayyaf Group from the Crucial Year 2002 Robert East September 1, 2014 Cambridge Scholars Publishing 9781443866699 January 21, 2018 Google Books Automatic firearms grenades RPGs 200 Islamic extremism The 1995 Ipil massacre occurred on the morning of April 4, 1995, in the municipality of Ipil, then in Zamboanga del Sur province of the Philippines, when approximately 200 heavily armed Abu Sayyaf militants fired upon residents, strafed civilian homes, plundered banks, took up to 30 hostages and then burned the center of the town to the ground.Troops seek killers of 53 in Philippines https://news.google.com/newspapers?id=TH9RAAAAIBAJ&pg=6372,6803892&dq=ipil&hl=en May 27, 2013 Ocala Star-Banner April 12, 1995 October 17, 2021 https://web.archive.org/web/20211017173008/https://news.google.com/newspapers?id=TH9RAAAAIBAJ&pg=6372%2C6803892&dq=ipil&hl=en liveGunmen raid Philippine town, 100 dead https://news.google.com/newspapers?id=i8Y_AAAAIBAJ&pg=6177,682227&dq=ipil&hl=en May 27, 2013 Times-Union April 4, 1995 Associated Press October 17, 2021 https://web.archive.org/web/20211017173008/https://news.google.com/newspapers?id=i8Y_AAAAIBAJ&pg=6177%2C682227&dq=ipil&hl=en live The militants allegedly arrived in the town by boat and bus, and a number of them had been dressed in military fatigues. The town's Chief of Police was reportedly killed in the attack and close to a billion pesos were looted from eight commercial banks. VICTORIA CALAGUIAN: Photojournalist http://www.lazamboangatimes.com/victoria.html L.A. Zamboanga Times December 22, 2008 March 23, 2010 August 20, 2010 https://web.archive.org/web/20100820100926/http://www.lazamboangatimes.com/victoria.html dead Army commandos pursued some rebel gunmen in nearby mountains while officials said that the rebels were looting farms and seizing civilians as "human shields" as they fled the town. About 40 rebels, who may have taken hostages, were cornered in a school compound west of Ipil on April 6 when an elite army unit attacked. In the fighting that followed, the television station GMA reported, 11 civilians were killed. World News Briefs; Filipino Troops Corner Rebels After Attack https://www.nytimes.com/1995/04/07/world/world-news-briefs-filipino-troops-corner-rebels-after-attack.html?pagewanted=1 The New York Times April 7, 1995 March 23, 2010 Background Muslim rebels who had been seeking a separate Islamic state on Mindanao, home to most of the Muslim minority,April 5, 1995 Philippine officials warn of more attacks by rebels https://www.washingtonpost.com/archive/politics/1995/04/06/philippine-officials-warn-of-more-attacks-by-rebels/76cecf47-ccaf-43ff-a643-ea756d3ce1fc/ Reuters The Washington Post Washington, D.C. November 19, 2024 limited had been involved in a conflict for the past two decades. For instance, the Moro National Liberation Front (MNLF), the country's largest and oldest group, had waged an insurrection against the administration of Ferdinand Marcos. To end the conflict, peace talks between the national government under President Fidel Ramos and the MNLFShenon Philip April 5, 1995 Muslim Rebels Kill Scores In Philippines https://www.nytimes.com/1995/04/05/world/muslim-rebels-kill-scores-in-philippines.html The New York Times New York City November 18, 2024 for a limited regional autonomy was reopened in 1992;April 22, 1995 Manila talks with Muslims face collapse https://www.upi.com/Archives/1995/04/22/Manila-talks-with-Muslims-face-collapse/1312798523200/ United Press International November 19, 2024 and yielded a bilateral ceasefire agreement in 1994. However, some MNLF members still seeking separatism opted to join Abu Sayyaf Group (ASG; Bearer of the Sword)—which was implicated in the incident—a separate movement formed by Abdurajak Abubakar Janjalani in Basilan, along with some local jihadists. The group, opposing peace talks, was previously thought to be a small group from Basilan and Jolo. Military intelligence sources believed that these extremists had been operating since as early as August 1991, carrying out a series of violent activities. Edwin Angeles, an ASG military strategist and the chief of the group's political section who defected to the government in February 1995, confirmed in April an intelligence report linking the group with the Islamic fundamentalists involved in the 1993 bombing of the World Trade Center in New York City, particularly the alleged mastermind Ramzi Yousef; as well as that on the group being supported financially by Middle Eastern sympathizers of global terrorist groups. Reportedly, ASG was among those supported by the network by Yousef,Richburg Keith Keith Richburg May 24, 1995 Spoilers of the peace https://www.washingtonpost.com/archive/politics/1995/05/25/spoilers-of-the-peace/91a31075-d00c-492f-8bbc-473485db2a98/ The Washington Post Washington, D.C. November 19, 2024 limited who had met several times with them. Contacts between the ASG and international terrorists had been established as early as 1991.Macaspac Joem April 23, 1995 FVR urges Christian-Muslim covenant against terrorists https://news.google.com/newspapers?nid=8cBNEdFwSQkC&dat=19950423&printsec=frontpage&hl=en Manila Standard Manila November 20, 2024 5 Google News Archive The municipality of IpilZDS The municipalities at the time of the event were part of Zamboanga del Sur until becoming part of Zamboanga Sibugay since the latter's establishment in 2001. is predominantly Catholic, and was once a Muslim majority town prior to migration of people from other areas of the country.https://webarchive.archive.unhcr.org/20230522094843/https://www.refworld.org/docid/469f38cd17.html Chronology for Moros in the Philippines Minorities at Risk Project 2004 Refworld United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees November 18, 2024 Despite being isolated, it was a center of trading and transportation activities in the Zamboanga peninsula area.Soliven Max Max Soliven March 6, 2002 By the Way — How easily we forget what the Abus and MILF can do: Remember Ipil? https://www.philstar.com/opinion/2002/03/06/152845/how-easily-we-forget-what-abus-and-milf-can-do-remember-ipil The Philippine Star November 15, 2024 It was the site of violence between Muslim insurgents and Christian vigilantes in 1972 in the first battle during the Moro insurgency in Mindanao.Spaeth Anthony April 17, 1995 Death in the afternoon https://time.com/archive/6727182/death-in-the-afternoon/ Time November 14, 2024 Events Prior to the assault Some 200 men in military fatigues and armed with rifles began to arrive at Ipil in the evening of April 3, 1995, coming on buses and a truck which were able to pass military checkpoints; some by boats. They were mistakenly identified by unsuspected residents as security forces. At dawn of April 4, in a diversionary tactic, some of the insurgents attacked the security guards of a gold mine 25 kilometers from the municipality. Col. Roberto Santiago, commander of the Philippine Army's 102nd infantry brigade based nearby, sent 40 soldiers, almost emptying the garrison. This let the main force head towards the town proper by land transport. Massacre and encounter The assault began at 12:30 p.m. when an army major was shot dead in a restaurant. Gunmen, this time in ninja hoods, neckerchiefs, or headbands, fired at the police and army headquarters; also, deliberately at people manning the commercial establishments in the town proper, as well as those on streets. Raiders looted the establishmentsApril 5, 1995 Bandits torch Zambo town; 100 killed https://news.google.com/newspapers?nid=8cBNEdFwSQkC&dat=19950404&printsec=frontpage&hl=en Manila Standard Manila July 16, 2022 3 Google News Archive including seven banks. They first barged into at least four or five of the banks including the commercial PCIBank, Allied Bank, and RCBC; and a department store.Ramos said in 2015 that seven banks were robbed.Sauler Erika February 15, 2015 Aquino hemming and hawing—Ramos https://newsinfo.inquirer.net/672978/aquino-hemming-and-hawing-ramos Philippine Daily Inquirer Makati November 20, 2024 On the other hand, some reports, particularly by the United States Department of State, stated that four were looted. At 1:20 p.m., the entire town center was set on fire until being eventually destroyed; apparently to cover their withdrawal and to confuse authorities. Four responding firemen aboard a firetruck were shot,April 6, 1995 Troops on search-and-destroy mission https://news.google.com/newspapers?nid=8cBNEdFwSQkC&dat=19950404&printsec=frontpage&hl=en Associated Press; Reuters Manila Standard Manila July 16, 2022 3 Google News Archive instantly killing the driver. At 2:30 p.m., the attackers assaulted the compound of the district office of the Department of Public Works and Highways,Saavedra Rudy March 7, 1996 Hostage freed after 4 months of captivity https://books.google.com/books?id=j58VAAAAIBAJ&dq=ipil+hostages+ortega&pg=PA12&article_id=6487,1169615 Manila Standard Manila November 16, 2024 12 Google Books with a gunbattle lasted for half an hour. The carnage ended around 3 p.m. when rebels withdrew from the town. It was not until after 4 p.m., when the military first arrived at the town. Government troops, particularly the Southern Command (Southcom) based in Zamboanga City, later engaged with the suspects in a heavy fighting. The rebels retreated while leaving some dead companions; burned houses, causing residents in villages to flee; and took a number of people hostage. The raiders escaped in three main groups—two headed to a forest, reportedly on foot, with hostages westward to Sirawai, Zamboanga del Norte;Saavedra Rudy April 7, 1995 Raiders use hostages as human shields https://news.google.com/newspapers?nid=8cBNEdFwSQkC&dat=19950404&printsec=frontpage&hl=en Manila Standard Manila November 13, 2024 3 Google News Archive another aboard a motorized boat southward, later hiding in a ranch near Zamboanga City. Later, police found in the area a white flag marking the third anniversary of the ASG. Hostage crisis Rebels, upon their retreat, seized at least 26 hostages from Ipil and others as they passed through other villages, using them as human shields. The reported total number reached as high as 50;The total number of hostages varied as per sources: 30 (Manila Standard) 40 (Reuters; 1995 report by the United States Department of State)https://www.refworld.org/reference/annualreport/usdos/1996/en/23447 U.S. Department of State Country Report on Human Rights Practices 1995 - Philippines United States Department of State January 30, 1996 Refworld United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees November 17, 2024 50 (defunct Today newspaper) (This might not include the three taken in Tungawan on April 24.) majority of them later escaped. A day after their abduction, an Allied Bank clerk was freed, while a village chief and an official was executed. On April 7, a day after a military offensive against the rebels was launched, five were shot dead during firefights in R. T. Lim.ZDSApril 6, 1995 Philippines: Military hunts Moslem rebels responsible for town massacre https://reuters.screenocean.com/record/646130 Reuters November 14, 2024 Screenocean In Tungawan,ZDS on April 14, thirteen or 14 were hacked to death on Piñas Island; one of the survivors was rescued two days later.April 23, 1995 Mindanao priests condemn massacre of hostages by Ipil terrorists https://www.ucanews.com/story-archive/?post_name=/1995/04/24/mindanao-priests-condemn-massacre-of-hostages-by-ipil-terrorists&post_id=47174&__cf_chl_tk=.F9lbSLMPkUFx7hjZPytym0xdaW4eCu4YdjMiSvlk64-1731731651-1.0.1.1-DqoMv.xQ6ld9zoi3YhSrjumTwXzwYhShQotAds8XMtc Union of Catholic Asian News November 14, 2024 On April 24, three residents were taken by the bandits. By mid-year, Jocelyn Ortega, an engineer assigned at the DPWH, was the only hostage from Ipil remained in captivity. As of April 1996, she had been reportedly brought to Patikul, Sulu.Citations: Maragay Fel June 30, 1995 Rescue kidnaped tutors, FVR orders Southcom https://books.google.com/books?id=J68mAAAAIBAJ&dq=ipil+hostages+ortega&pg=PA146&article_id=4255,4122637 Manila Standard Manila November 16, 2024 6 Google Books Saavedra Rudy February 24, 1996 14 Abu Sayyaf rebs die in heavy fighting https://books.google.com/books?id=pJUVAAAAIBAJ&dq=ipil+hostages+ortega&pg=PA67&article_id=4268,4132644 Manila Standard Manila November 16, 2024 1–2 Google Books April 8, 1996 Woman gives birth by Muslim abductor https://www.upi.com/Archives/1996/04/08/Woman-gives-birth-by-Muslim-abductor/9553828936000/ United Press International November 16, 2024 She had been believed being kept for ransom. The hostages also included nine salesladies of a department store. Meanwhile, Federico O. Escaler, at that time serving as the founding prelate of Ipil, later survived. It was the second time he was kidnapped.November 29, 2015 Bishop Escaler passes away at age 93 https://mindanews.com/top-stories/2015/11/bishop-escaler-passes-away-at-age-93/ MindaNews November 15, 2024 Effects The attack was said the worst single act of violence in 20 years in a Muslim insurgency. Casualties The official death toll in the assault was 53.pna30 According to a news report by the Philippine News Agency, by end of April, the death toll was 60, while 126 were injured and three were still reported as missing.At least a report from The Washington Post mentioned 47 residents killed. It was reported that the dead, scattered in several areas, were mostly civilians caught in the crossfire. Some charred remains were found in buildings. According to the Department of the Interior and Local Government (DILG), among the deaths were four soldiers—including 2 military officers, one was Maj. David Sabido, commanding officer of the Army's 20th Infantry Battalion; and seven policemen—including the town police chief as well as 3 who guarded a firetruck dispatched to the commercial area. The Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) cited reports that two soldiers were likewise killed and three wounded in the encounter. Also, the PCIBank branch manager was among those killed. At the Allied Bank, several of the employees, as well as three guards, were killed during the attack. Seven bodies were found in the area. Meanwhile, the number of injured reportedly exceeded 40.pna30The total number of injuries varied as per sources: 44 (Manila Standard, Time) 47 (Associated Press) Ten civilians were immediately lifted to Zamboanga City by the Philippine Air Force. According to the Philippine National Police (PNP), 22 wounded, mostly caught on crossfire, troops and firemen rushed to the area, were treated in two municipal hospitals. Damages Most of the town center was destroyed. According to municipal mayor Francisco Fontanar, more than 200 establishments were burned; some even took until midnight to have fires being contained. Meanwhile, cash amounting US$1 million in total, were looted in sacks. Others As the April 4 incident occurred, by 3:00 p.m., a bus company cancelled scheduled trips to Zamboanga del Sur and Iligan. Investigation Perpetrators It was reported that the raiders were mostly from ASG, which joined forces with another rebel group, the Moro Islamic Liberation Front (MILF), and MNLF renegades being called the Islamic Command Center (ICC). The incident made military intelligence officers to believe that the ASG is receiving help from the MNLF and the MILF. The AFP placed the number of raiders at 227, while the DILG identified four leaders. The security intelligence identified seven MNLF commanders participated in the raid. The ICC, led by renegade MNLF leader Molham Alam, was said a breakaway faction of MNLF commanders who reverted to its original objective, the secession of Mindanao and the formation of their own independent republic.Villanueva Marichu April 28, 1995 Open peace talks to MILF —Biazon https://books.google.com/books?id=xIwmAAAAIBAJ&dq=ipil+raiders+killed+1995&pg=PA30&article_id=5288,3491006 Manila Standard Manila November 19, 2024 2 Google Books ICC accused the MNLF of betraying the cause of the Bangsamoro people due to peace negotiations.Evangelista Romie Saavedra Rudy April 30, 1995 Sayyaf men take 3 more hostages https://books.google.com/books?id=gaojAAAAIBAJ&dq=ipil+raiders+killed+1995&pg=PA3&article_id=6536,3771792 Manila Standard Manila November 19, 2024 3 Google Books MNLF chairman Nur Misuari condemned the attackReid Robert April 7, 1995 Abu Sayyaf: Bandits or global terrorists? https://news.google.com/newspapers?nid=8cBNEdFwSQkC&dat=19950404&printsec=frontpage&hl=en Associated Press Manila Standard Manila November 13, 2024 3 Google News ArchiveSaavedra Rudy April 10, 1995 MNLF link to Ipil massacre eyed https://books.google.com/books?id=wIwmAAAAIBAJ&dq=ipil+raiders+killed+1995&pg=PA61&article_id=6602,1357819 Manila Standard Manila November 19, 2024 3 Google Books and the leadership denied their involvement.Jacinto Gerry April 23, 1995 Coalition bets downplay MNLF warning https://news.google.com/newspapers?nid=8cBNEdFwSQkC&dat=19950423&printsec=frontpage&hl=en Manila Standard Manila November 20, 2024 5 Google News Archive Contrary to military reports, he said that members were neither present in the attack nor keeping the raiders in their territories. Meanwhile, both the ASG and the ICC claimed responsibility. Muslim political leaders, MNLF political arm Bangsa Moro Islamic Party, as well as an MNLF adviser, claimed that the military were perpetrators of the attack, which also involved the so-called MNLF Lost Command and mostly non-Muslims. President Ramos debunked these allegations while reporting that at least 30 of the raiders were definitely identified as ASG members.Maragay Fel April 20, 1995 Ipil no military job —Ramos https://news.google.com/newspapers?nid=8cBNEdFwSQkC&dat=19950420&printsec=frontpage&hl=en Manila Standard Manila November 20, 2024 2 Google News Archive Meanwhile, Maj. Gen. Edgardo Batenga, the newly appointed Southcom chief, dismissed fake news by ASG and MNLF sympathizers on the alleged involvement of the law enforcers. Possible motives While the motive of the assault was generally unknown, there were theories on why it was done. According to the DILG, citing intelligence reports, the assault was launched to avenge the surrenders and capture of some terrorist leaders, including ASG's alleged intelligence chief and operations officer, as well to commemorate their anniversary.Burgos Roberto April 6, 1995 Raiders Sayyaf, MILF forces https://news.google.com/newspapers?nid=8cBNEdFwSQkC&dat=19950404&printsec=frontpage&hl=en Manila Standard Manila November 13, 2024 3 Google News Archive In particular, both the DILG and Angeles said that the attack was in retaliation for the arrest of six suspected Muslim extremists in Caloocan on April 1 for illegal possession of firearms and explosives. The suspects reportedly had links to the group, and were allegedly part of Yousef support network in which two ASG officials who had surrendered in March, as admitted, belonged to. President Ramos said that the assault was apparently aimed to free the ASG leader's son who was among those arrested. Another theory held that the assault was just a fund raiser for terrorism. Angeles claimed that those stolen would be used for foreign weapons purchases. On the other hand, a government minister stated that it was intended for provocation of a war between Muslims and Christians. Raid as part of an alleged terror plot The attack was said part of the months-long plan by radicals. The raiders, came from parts of Mindanao, had planned to launch simultaneous attacks in key cities in the island. However, the plot, whose original plan was to attack General Santos, was discovered by the intelligence agents, forcing the attackers to divert the assault on Ipil. Angeles said the raid was being plotted while he was with the ASG. It was led by 30 young Muslims who were sent to Peshawar, Pakistan, for military training. Being known as the "mullah forces," the raid served as their "test mission". A few believed that the assault in such territory unfamiliar to the group was carefully planned. Response Government actions The Southcom described the siege as a "surprise attack" with burning of several establishments as a diversionary tactic. President Ramos immediately ordered the Southcom to conduct an operation against the ASG, issued a "shoot-to-kill" order to the group, and placed Ipil under a state of emergency. At weekend, he flew to the town to survey the damage. Meanwhile, the AFP placed Mindanao under red alert following intelligence reports that the rebels are planning further assaults. There were reports that the ASG would relaunch that on Ipil on May 11. After government officials admitted failure in intelligence by security forces over the attack, on April 6, Ramos dismissed Brig. Gen. Regino Lacson as commanding officer of the AFP Southcom, and Col. Santiago as commander of the 102nd infantry brigade. Likewise, his designation of Lacson as head of law enforcement offensive following the raid was withdrawn.Maragay Fel April 7, 1995 Ramos sacks Southcom chief https://news.google.com/newspapers?nid=8cBNEdFwSQkC&dat=19950404&printsec=frontpage&hl=en Manila Standard Manila November 13, 2024 3 Google News Archive On April 15, Ramos ordered the PNP to prevent the ASG's access to foreign terrorist supporters. Military offensive In the morning of April 6, an offensive was launched against the rebels, first in the forests of R.T. Lim.ZDSApril 8, 1995 5 hostages killed in Zambo offensive https://news.google.com/newspapers?nid=8cBNEdFwSQkC&dat=19950408&printsec=frontpage&hl=en Reuters Manila Standard Manila November 13, 2024 3 Google News Archive Five infantry battalions consisting about 3,000 men, along with a Ranger company and special forces' units, were reportedly initially deployed for the manhunt. Operations were expanded notably to Siocon, Zamboanga del Norte, as the ASG tried to join with the MNLF based there; and to Tungawan. As pursuit operations in the peninsula were going difficult, these were expanded to Sulu.Calaguian Victoria April 16, 1995 Abu kills cop in new clash. Hostilities spread to other Mindanao Islands http://www.hartford-hwp.com/archives/54a/005.html Today November 16, 2024 Hartford Web Publishing As raiders might reportedly retreated to MNLF strongholds, several of them evaded a military cordon in Tungawan and returned to their home bases. Some reported to have sought refuge to Sacol Island, a known lair of Zamboanga City-based extremists. The area was heavily bombarded on April 20 where four were killed.R.S. April 23, 1995 4 more Sayyaf men killed https://books.google.com/books?id=wowmAAAAIBAJ&dq=ipil+raiders+killed+1995&pg=PA5&article_id=6577,2792276 Manila Standard Manila November 19, 2024 5 Google Books Until the bombardment of Sacol which would be the eighth gunbattle, 46 of the raiders were killed. As of April 9, three soldiers and 3 militiamen were also killed. According to Ramos in a 2015 interview, the rebels were almost eradicated at the northern part of the peninsula, with twenty of them fled to Basilan through a boat. Remnants of the rebels were reportedly involved in the killings in Tambulig and Zamboanga City; while they were spotted in Molave. According to the Department of Social Welfare and Development, as of April 18, some 12,020 individuals or 2,600 families from four towns were displaced as a result of the attack and military operations.Saavedra Rudy April 20, 1995 Two more gunships sent to Zambo Sur https://news.google.com/newspapers?nid=8cBNEdFwSQkC&dat=19950420&printsec=frontpage&hl=en Manila Standard Manila November 20, 2024 2 Google News Archive On April 13, Government soldiers killed 39 Abu Sayyaf rebels responsible for the attack on IpilChronology for Moros in the Philippines http://www.mar.umd.edu/chronology.asp?groupId=84003 Minorities at Risk Project Center for International Development and Conflict Management, University of Maryland 2004 Operations against Janjalani Due to the Ipil incident, Janjalani was later tagged as the country's most wanted rebel. President Ramos gave military commanders 60 days to capture him, but they failed. Janjalani would be killed in a police raid in Lamitan, Basilan, in 1998.December 19, 1998 Philippine Muslim leader killed https://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/asia-pacific/238499.stm BBC News November 15, 2024 Charges filed The Criminal Investigation Command filed charges against 20 respondents, with only a policeman and a civilian identified, involved in the raid before the 1st Municipal Circuit Trial Court (Ipil–Tungawan–Roseller T. Lim). Charges were robbery, multiple homicide, multiple frustrated homicide, kidnapping with serious illegal detention, and destructive arson (Presidential Decree 1613).Evangelista Romie April 20, 1995 Stragglers kill 2 policemen https://books.google.com/books?id=wYwmAAAAIBAJ&dq=ipil+raiders+killed+1995&pg=PA2&article_id=6624,2365500 Manila Standard Manila November 19, 2024 2 Google Books Aftermath Rehabilitation The national government offered a total of ₱51 million in assistance to Ipil and neighboring areas.Maragay Fel April 10, 1995 No arms for Ipil townsfolk https://news.google.com/newspapers?nid=8cBNEdFwSQkC&dat=19950408&printsec=frontpage&hl=en Manila Standard Manila November 20, 2024 3 Google News Archive Efforts for rehabilitation of Ipil began by end of April, being led by the DPWH which focused on the building of the new public market and rehabilitation and expansion of the municipal water system. The Departments of Trade and Industry and Agriculture, and the Philippine Charity Sweepstakes Office, were involved in the livelihood initiatives. The Philippine Long Distance Telephone Company provided six very-small-aperture terminal telephones. The Western Mindanao Disaster Coordinating Council sought the inclusion of the municipalities of TungawanZDS and TitayZDS as calamity areas due to damages and displaced residents.April 28, 1995 Ipil rehabilitation in the works https://news.google.com/newspapers?nid=8cBNEdFwSQkC&dat=19950427&printsec=frontpage&hl=en Philippine News Agency Manila Standard Manila November 20, 2024 2 Google News Archive Five years after the massacre, Ipil had been fully rehabilitated, which gave way to the municipality becoming the capital of the new province that would be created out of parts of Zamboanga del Sur.dela Cruz Hernan April 5, 2000 Ipil rises from ruins https://books.google.com/books?id=QlM1AAAAIBAJ&dq=charges+ipil+raiders&pg=PA4&article_id=1964,2501947 Philippine Daily Inquirer Makati November 21, 2024 4 Google Books Reactions The Ipil attack was considered by the Commission of Human Rights as one of the major human rights violations committed by rebel groups.Saavedra Rudy January 27, 1996 In Western Mindanao: Cops top human rights violators https://books.google.com/books?id=Ef4tAAAAIBAJ&dq=ipil+hostages+ortega&pg=PA10&article_id=5100,3984855 Manila Standard Manila November 16, 2024 30 Google Books Notes References 2 Category:Terrorist incidents in the Philippines in 1995 Category:20th-century mass murders in the Philippines Category:Massacres in 1995 Category:Spree shootings in the Philippines Category:1995 mass shootings in Asia Category:April 1995 in Asia Category:History of Zamboanga del Sur Category:1995 murders in the Philippines Category:Bank robberies Category:Abu Sayyaf attacks Category:Grenade attacks in the Philippines Category:Looting in Asia Category:Human shield incidents Category:Massacres in the Philippines Category:Attacks on buildings and structures in 1995 Category:Arson in the Philippines Category:Arson in 1995 Category:1990s fires in Asia Category:Hostage taking in the Philippines Category:Robberies in the Philippines Category:Attacks on bank buildings in Asia Category:Crime in Mindanao Category:20th century in Mindanao