HAPPENING NOW: Baguio City Mayor Benjie Magalong holds a press briefing to respond to the allegations of NTF-ELCAC spokesperson Lorraine Badoy that the mayor is protecting CPP-NPA-NDF "urban operatives" by prohibiting red-tagging in the city. | via Sherwin de Vera/Rappler 
The statement from the anti-communist task force came after Magalong's meeting with organizations and Baguio residents that became victims of red-tagging. During the dialogue, the mayor commited to protect them against unfounded allegations of having links with communist rebels.
The mayor said the NTF-ELCAC should have practice due diligence and asked members of RTF-ELCAC his performance and contributions as member of the regional body. | via @Weng_De_Vera
Magalong appealed to NTF-ELCAC to respect local officials who are engaging constituents on issues and not be judgemental. "No bullying please," he said. | via @Weng_De_Vera
He said the NTF-ELCAC officials should be more circumspect in their statements, underscoring that respecting and protecting human rights is part of good governance. | via @Weng_De_Vera
"I am on the side of truth kaya di ako takot... stop manipulating the truth," he said, after explaining that attending activities of different groups, including those identified with the Left, does not mean support. | via @Weng_De_Vera
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