In 2001 when Oriental Mindoro was subjected to intense militarization under the fascist military of Jovito Palparan, ten battalions were deployed to the province and more than 30 activists had been murdered.
Nang isailalim ang Oriental Mindoro noong 2001 sa matinding militarisasyon sa ilalim ng pasistang militar na si Jovito Palparan, 10 batalyong militar ang itinalaga sa prubinsya at mahigit sa 30 aktibista ang pinatay.