Chairmanship of the Mamasapano Board of Inquiry (SAF 44) | Authored the Independent Fact-Finding Report on "Oplan Exodus"
Benjamin Bañez Magalong • Director • Jan 26, 2015
As the Director of the Criminal Investigation and Detection Group (CIDG), Police Director Benjamin Magalong was appointed to chair the Philippine National Police (PNP) Board of Inquiry (BOI) following the tragic January 25, 2015, Mamasapano clash. He was tasked with leading an independent, fact-finding investigation into "Oplan Exodus," a botched anti-terrorist operation that resulted in the deaths of 44 Special Action Force (SAF) commandos. Demonstrating exceptional integrity despite immense political pressure, Magalong directed a transparent investigation and authored a comprehensive 128-page report submitted in March 2015. The uncompromising report famously concluded that the PNP chain of command had been bypassed, holding high-ranking officials—including then-President Benigno Aquino III and suspended PNP Chief Alan Purisima—accountable for critical operational and strategic failures. This deed cemented Magalong's reputation for strict public accountability and unwavering commitment to the truth.
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