Former RP Governor survived slay try

After the failed assasination attempt against Sulu Governor Abdusakur Tan, here comes another news, this time, an assassination attempt (the sixth) against another former governor. Andal Ampatuan, a scion of the powerful Ampatuan clan, survived a roadside bomb attack today. Military sources say, the attack was allegedly perpetuated by the Moro Islamic Liberation Front (MILF).

The Ampatuans are allies of Philippine pseudo-President Arroyo. Tan, meanwhile, is also an administration lackey.

Are these wag the dog tactics or just coincidence?

Ex-Philippine governor survives bomb blast, 1 dead Updated May 15, 2009 06:55 PM
COTABATO, Philippines (AP) -- A former provincial governor in the southern
Philippines survived a roadside bomb attack that killed one of his security
escorts Friday, the military said. An army spokesman blamed Muslim separatsts
rebels, but they denied involvement.

Three homemade bombs fashioned from mortar shells exploded seconds apart as former Maguindanao governor Andal Ampatuan's convoy made its way to his farm in Sharff Aguak township, said military spokesman Lt. Col. Jonathan Ponce.
Shariff Aguak councilor Iyo Kitub said Ampatuan was unharmed but a member of his security detail was killed. Ponce said two other escorts were wounded.
Ponce blamed the Moro Islamic Liberation Front, which has been fighting for decades for a separate Muslim homeland in the predominantly Roman Catholic nation's south.
Peace talks between the government and the rebels have been suspended since last year, but a ceasefire appears to be holding.
Rebel spokesman Eid Kabalu denied the group was involved in the attack. He urged authorities to look at other angles like a family feud or political rivalry ahead of next year's election.
Violent feuds and clashes linked to politics are common in the southern region where access to weapons is relatively easy.
Ampatuan’s spokesman Norie Unas says it was the sixth assassination attempt on the former governor.
Three years ago, a car bomb exploded as Ampatuan’s vehicle passed by, killing six people, including two of his relatives.