Ilocos Groups Strengthen Commitment to Fight for Their Rights
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News in Pictures: Happy Christmas for ‘Morong 43’
News in Pictures: Happy Christmas for ‘Morong 43’
Members of the Morong 43 and their children decorate a Christmas tree on Monday, three days after their release from prison after more than 10 months of incarceration. Some of the health workers said Christmas this year is one of their happiest ever. (Photos by Ronalyn V. Olea / bulatlat.com)
Slideshow: 33 of the ‘Morong 43′ Walk Free
Slideshow: 33 of the ‘Morong 43′ Walk Free
33 of the 'Morong 43' Walk Free
Morong 43 Recall Abuse by Military
Audio: ‘Morong 43′ Eye Criminal, Civil Complaints Vs Military
Audio: ‘Morong 43′ Eye Criminal, Civil Complaints Vs Military
'Morong 43' Eye Raps Vs Military
For 2 ‘Morong 43’ Moms, a New Beginning
For 2 ‘Morong 43’ Moms, a New Beginning
By JANESS ANN J. ELLAO
Mercy Castro and Judilyn Oliveros gave birth while in police custody and had been under “hospital arrest.” Their release on Friday signaled not just a new beginning but, most importantly, a continuation of their struggle and commitment to help the poor.
5 of ‘Morong 43’ Remain in Jail, Face ‘Ridiculous, Spurious’ Charges
5 of ‘Morong 43’ Remain in Jail, Face ‘Ridiculous, Spurious’ Charges
By RONALYN V. OLEA
Another five of the ‘Morong 43’ are under the custody of the military. Lawyers insist they, too, should be freed because they are being held against their will and have been coerced by the authorities to turn against the others.
Freed ‘Morong 43’ Look Forward to Family, Good Food — and Work
Freed ‘Morong 43’ Look Forward to Family, Good Food — and Work
By LYN V. RAMO
During the press conference, the women thanked their supporters and the mass movement for their freedom. The questions from the journalists present ranged from what one supported described as inane (“Are you still mad at the military?”) to the curious (“What was it like being imprisoned for 10 months?”)
Illegally Arrested and Detained for 10 Months, ‘Morong 43’ Are Finally Free
Illegally Arrested and Detained for 10 Months, ‘Morong 43’ Are Finally Free
By RONALYN V. OLEA
and ANNE MARXZE D. UMIL
BREAKING NEWS (Updated: 11:05 pm: Twenty-three female detainees have been released): Relatives and supporters of the political prisoners had been waiting for days for this moment to come, a week after President Benigno S. Aquino III ordered the dropping of charges against them. On Friday, they trooped to the court in Morong town in Rizal for the court’s release order and then, by nightfall, to Camp Bagong Diwa, where they waited for the authorities to free the detainees who had been jailed there for most of the past 10 months.
Sad ‘Croc’: Son Longed to Reunite with ‘Morong 43’ Mom
Sad ‘Croc’: Son Longed to Reunite with ‘Morong 43’ Mom
By MARYA SALAMAT
Egoy, the son of Dr. Merry Mia-Clamor, one of the "Morong 43" detainees, had hoped to see his mother watch him perform during his school's annual presentation. But despite an order from the president, Dr. Clamor and the others remain in jail as of this writing.
Int’l Rights Group to Aquino: Probe Mistreatment of Detainees
Int’l Rights Group to Aquino: Probe Mistreatment of Detainees
By RONALYN V. OLEA
"Aquino should promptly order a criminal investigation into the allegations of torture and ill-treatment in military custody," the New York-based Human Rights Watch said, reacting to President Aquino's order to drop charges against the Morong 43.
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