English: The senators lamented how in just a span of 15 days - from February 17 to March 4 this year - two local executives were killed by armed men in broad daylight. Seventeen civilians were also left dead while two others were injured.
Filipino: Ikinalungkot ng mga senador na sa loob lamang ng 15 araw -- mula February 17 hanggang March 4 ngayong taon -- dalawang mga local executive at labing-pitong sibilyan na ang napatay ng mga armadong lalaki. Dalawa naman ang nasugatan.