Too many matters considered as ‘confidential’ in Olalia-Alay-ay murder hearings
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By MARYA SALAMAT
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By MARYA SALAMAT
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Murdered labor leader Rolando Olalia cased by Special Operations Group under Defense department – witness
Murdered labor leader Rolando Olalia cased by Special Operations Group under Defense department – witness
By MARYA SALAMAT
“Tulungan nyo sila nang matapos na yang trabaho.” (‘Help them finish that job.’) a witness quoted Col. Eduardo Kapunan Jr. telling them. And it was Sgt. Sumido who informed witness that “the job is regarding Rolando Olalia.”
See also: Lawyer, jail warden, NBI pave way for suspect’s transfer to NBI custody
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