A daughter’s search for missing father, other desaparecidos
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A daughter’s search for missing father, other desaparecidos
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Philippines’s Oldest Woman Political Prisoner Released
Philippines’s Oldest Woman Political Prisoner Released
By RONALYN V. OLEA
After almost six years in detention, Angelina Bisuña Ipong, 66, finally walked free as the last in the string of cases filed against her by the military was dismissed.
Before Rabusa, There Was Pogoy: Court-Martialed for YouTube Exposé, Ex-Captain Decries ‘Prevalent Corruption’ in Military
Before Rabusa, There Was Pogoy: Court-Martialed for YouTube Exposé, Ex-Captain Decries ‘Prevalent Corruption’ in Military
By ANNE MARXZE D. UMIL
Former Air Force Captain Joenel S. Pogoy, who spent two years in detention after being court-martialed for exposing corruption in the Air Force, says corruption in the military is worse than what is publicly known. The truth is, he says, many military officers -- from the time they are still lieutenants to the time they become generals -- are being taught by unscrupulous superiors to become corrupt.
Save as PDFNPA in Davao Frees Army Sergeant
NPA in Davao Frees Army Sergeant
The New People's Army in Southern Mindanao released today a sergeant in the Philippine Army after it cleared him of "counter-revolutionary" activities, the guerrilla group said in a statement.
One of Three Remaining Morong 43 Detainee Released
One of Three Remaining Morong 43 Detainee Released
By RONALYN V. OLEA
“My happiness is not complete because two of the Morong 43 are still in jail and hundreds more political detainees are still suffering,” Edwin Dematera told Bulatlat shortly after he was released.
Ericson Acosta’s Journey from ‘Troublesome’ Artist to Political Detainee
Ericson Acosta’s Journey from ‘Troublesome’ Artist to Political Detainee
By INA ALLECO R. SILVERIO
To the military, Acosta is a terrorist as defined in the Aquino government’s military campaign Oplan Bayanihan. But to many friends and colleagues from the University of the Philippines, he is nothing of the sort. He is a poet, songwriter, and activist.
On Eve of Peace Talks, Groups Push for Release of All Political Prisoners
On Eve of Peace Talks, Groups Push for Release of All Political Prisoners
By RONALYN V. OLEA
Fr. Dionito Cabillas, Selda secretary general, said the Philippine government should work for the immediate release of the political prisoners as a sign of goodwill in the continuation of the peace talks and for humanitarian reasons.
News in Pictures: Groups to Aquino: Have a Heart, Release All Political Prisoners
News in Pictures: Groups to Aquino: Have a Heart, Release All Political Prisoners
On Valentine's Day, various progressive groups led by the Samahan ng Ex-Detainees Laban sa Detensyon at Aresto (Selda), an organization for former political prisoners, marched from Bustillos Church to Don Chino Roces Bridge (formerly Mendiola Bridge) in Manila, demanding for the unconditional release of the 344 political prisoners in 67 jails and detention centers nationwide. The demand also came on the eve of the resumption of the GPH-NDFP formal peace negotiations, wherein among those still in detention are 14 consultants of the NDFP.(Photos by Bagong Alyansang Makabayan-NCR / bulatlat.com)
One of 3 Remaining Morong 43 Detainees Made to Suffer For Another Person’s Crime
One of 3 Remaining Morong 43 Detainees Made to Suffer For Another Person’s Crime
By RONALYN V. OLEA
"Why do they keep on insisting that my husband Edwin is the Edwin Bustamante in the charge sheets? My husband is not a criminal,” Lyn Dematera said, in reaction to the continuing detention of her husband, one of the Morong 43.
Reyes’s Death Should Spur Deeper Probe Into Systemic Corruption in Military
Reyes’s Death Should Spur Deeper Probe Into Systemic Corruption in Military
By RONALYN V. OLEA
Cause-oriented groups said today the death of former armed forces chief of staff Angelo Reyes should compel authorities to step up their investigation into the alleged massive corruption within the military.
Dr. Alexis Montes: ‘The Journey Is Not Yet Ended’
Dr. Alexis Montes: ‘The Journey Is Not Yet Ended’
Dr. Alexis Montes was wiping away his tears throughout the program on Feb. 3 organized by church workers who were involved in the campaign for the release of the Morong 43. It was evidently an emotional moment for him, less than two months after he and 32 others were released after 10 months in detention.
‘Morong 43′ Recall the Nightmare and the Struggle
‘Morong 43′ Recall the Nightmare and the Struggle
From the time of the raid and their subsequent arrest to the nightly interrogations, they were told that they did not have rights. But the "Morong 43" struggled on internally and against their captors, interrogators, and eventually their prison custodians.
A Year After Ordeal, Life Goes on for Freed ‘Morong 43’ But Scars Remain
A Year After Ordeal, Life Goes on for Freed ‘Morong 43’ But Scars Remain
A year ago today, the military and police illegally arrested and detained the "Morong 43" health workers. While most of them have been freed and are now trying to pick up the pieces of their lives, many still have nightmares and still feel vulnerable and exposed to danger.
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Lawyers Push for Immediate Release of One of Three Remaining Morong 43 Detainees
Lawyers Push for Immediate Release of One of Three Remaining Morong 43 Detainees
By RONALYN V. OLEA
Atty. Julius Garcia Matibag of the National Union of People’s Lawyers and one of the legal counsels of the Morong 43, said they are hopeful that Edwin B. Dematera would soon be released because they have proven that he is not the same person being accused of rape before a Las Piñas court.
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