Morong 43 vow to continue fighting for justice
“What do we have to prove? We were illegally arrested, tortured, incarcerated for more than 10 months but the burden of proof is still on us.”
MORONG 43
Morong 43 refers to the 43 health workers arrested during a raid by 300 elements of policemen and soldiers in Morong, Rizal on Feb. 6, 2010. The military claimed they are members of the New People’s Army and charged them with illegal possession of firearms and explosives.
Bulatlat was able to document the campaign for the release of Morong 43, which reached the international community. The clamor compelled then President Benigno Aquino III to drop the charges against the health workers.
Upon release, the Morong 43 filed criminal and civil charges against former President Gloria Macapagal-Arroyo under the principle of command responsibility and against their military captors. To date, no one has been held accountable for the unjust detention and torture they were subjected to.
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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.
Hunger Strike Forced Gov’t to Withdraw Charges — Morong 43, Rights Advocates
Hunger Strike Forced Gov’t to Withdraw Charges — Morong 43, Rights Advocates
By RONALYN V. OLEA
“We are happy but we are still angered. In the first place, the Morong 43 are innocent. They should not have been detained,” Ofelia Beltran-Balleta, mother of Jane Balleta, one of the Morong 43, said in an interview with Bulatlat.
Aquino Finally Acts on Morong 43 Case
Aquino Finally Acts on Morong 43 Case
By RONALYN V. OLEA
The announcement of Aquino is no less than a reaction to the highest form of protest by the Morong 43 and to the overwhelming support for their case," Roneo Clamor, husband of Dr. Merry Mia-Clamor, one of the 43, and acting secretary general of Karapatan, said.
Doctors, Lawyers Criticize Aquino for Refusing to Order the Release of Morong 43
Doctors, Lawyers Criticize Aquino for Refusing to Order the Release of Morong 43
By RONALYN V. OLEA
“It is unbelievable that Aquino cannot do anything [on the case of the Morong 43],” Jose V. Cabrera, member of the board of governors of the Integrated Bar of the Philippines (IBP), said.
Kin of Morong 43 Frustrated With ‘Result’ of Dialogue with Malacañang Official
Kin of Morong 43 Frustrated With ‘Result’ of Dialogue with Malacañang Official
By RONALYN V. OLEA
“After this dialogue, there is still no clear resolution [on the Morong 43 case],” said Ofelia Beltran-Balleta, mother of Jane Balleta. “We came here with high hopes. After Aquino’s statement about the illegal arrest, we were expecting that he would soon order the release of the Morong 43.”
Another Morong 43 Detainee Placed Under Hospital Detention After Giving Birth
Another Morong 43 Detainee Placed Under Hospital Detention After Giving Birth
By ANNE MARXZE D. UMIL
“We have been detained for so long. There is no evidence against us and the President has acknowledged that, why not set us free?” said Mercy Castro, who just gave birth to her second child.
Aquino’s Recognition of Wrongful Arrest Enough Basis to Free ‘Morong 43,’ Kin Say
Aquino’s Recognition of Wrongful Arrest Enough Basis to Free ‘Morong 43,’ Kin Say
By RONALYN V. OLEA
“He mentioned about the poison tree. He knew the arrest was wrong from the start. What else is the President waiting for? Release the Morong 43 now,” Evelyn Montes, wife of Dr. Alexis Montes, said.
A Child’s Birthday Wish: Freedom For Her Mother
A Child’s Birthday Wish: Freedom For Her Mother
By ANNE MARXZE D. UMIL
It appeared like any other birthday party of a child, except that it was celebrated inside a prison camp.
Rights Lawyers From 10 Countries Visit Morong 43
Rights Lawyers From 10 Countries Visit Morong 43
By RONALYN V. OLEA
“It’s amazing to see how strong you are despite everything that had happened to you…It’s fantastic. I am moved and it has given me more encouragement to take your case,” Michael Gooding, a lawyer from United Kingdom, told the Morong 43.
Largest International Group of Rights Lawyers Takes on Morong 43 Case
Largest International Group of Rights Lawyers Takes on Morong 43 Case
By RONALYN V. OLEA
“I’ll keep mentioning this case to the President…It’s just a matter of time, you can expect some action,” Justice Secretary Leila de Lima said when asked about the Morong 43 case. “It’s the case I would want to focus on after the [IRRC],” De Lima said, referring to the Incident Report and Review Committee on the Aug. 23 hostage taking incident.
Save as PDFCourt Orders Hospital Detention for Morong 43 Mom, Newborn
Court Orders Hospital Detention for Morong 43 Mom, Newborn
By RONALYN V. OLEA
After initially denying the petition for temporary release of Morong 43 mother Carina Judilyn Oliveros, the court, in deciding on the appeal filed by Oliveros’s counsel, ordered her and her son’s transfer to a hospital where she would be detained for a period of three months.
Morong 43’s New Mom Asserts Her Rights and That of Her Child
Morong 43’s New Mom Asserts Her Rights and That of Her Child
By RONALYN V. OLEA
Twenty armed men in three vehicles took her from her hospital room in handcuffs. She was separated from her baby. They took her away swiftly while her mother was settling her hospital bills. This detainee is not a high profile, dangerous criminal, but a health worker and political detainee.
Aquino Urged to Free ‘Morong 43,’ Especially the Pregnant and Sick
Aquino Urged to Free ‘Morong 43,’ Especially the Pregnant and Sick
By RONALYN V. OLEA
Doctors who have examined the Morong 43 in jail said the pregnant detainees would be giving birth soon and their detention raises the possibility of complications. The sick ones are also at risk of more danger, they said.
Pregnancy in Prison, Two Women Contemplate The Fate of Their Babies and Petition for Freedom
Pregnancy in Prison, Two Women Contemplate The Fate of Their Babies and Petition for Freedom
By RONALYN V. OLEA
In prison, would-be mothers Carina Oliveros and Mercy Castro struggle for freedom. They try to be strong for the babies they would soon give birth to.
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