Philippines : Authorities did not identify Ampatuan as a suspect . Datu ##k mayor leads group that initially stopped police , police quoted him as saying . Arroyo 's government is under intense pressure to find those responsible for planning and carrying out the abduction and killing of the group of about 60 politicians , lawyers and journalists -- and reportedly some bystanders . Ampatuans assume leadership positions in Mindanao . Authorities disband paramilitary force in the southern Philippines .
Philippines : Authorities did not identify Ampatuan as a suspect . Datu ##k mayor leads group that initially stopped police , police quoted him as saying . Ampatuans assume leadership positions in Mindanao . Authorities disband paramilitary force in the southern Philippines .