(North) Cotabato Governor Emmylou “Lala” J. Taliño-Mendoza has not sided either the protesters or that of the University of Southern Mindanao (USM) President Jesus Antonio Derije, amid complaints lodged against the latter.
The declaration of the governor was made on January 17, 2013 as she faced the protesters at the USM Administration Building in Kabacan, Cotabato in an attempt to ensure that students are spared from further disturbance in their regular classes and school activities.
The protesters led by some faculty and staff staged a protest action on Monday, January 14 demanding that Derije step down from his current position due to alleged graft and corrupt practices.
“I don’t have the power to remove the current president out of this university, but I will help you bring your concerns to the proper authorities,” this was the assurance of Governor Taliño-Mendoza to the protesting group.
In the same occurrence, Kabacan Municipal Mayor George B. Tan said that he is determined to take necessary actions against the rallyists once they block the entrance road of the university. He has approved a 5-day rally period starting January 14, 2013.
For their part, the Phil. National Police of Kabacan also assisted in protecting the facilities of the university after the protesters forcibly opened the main gate along USM Avenue on Wednesday.
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