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 vow to continue fighting for justice
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‘Impunity rules the land’ — kin of Morong 43 on junking of charges vs military, police
‘Impunity rules the land’ — kin of Morong 43 on junking of charges vs military, police
“When torturers and human rights violators are rewarded with promotions and acquittals for the crimes they have perpetuated against individuals and communities, this means that the infrastructure of impunity has been so ingrained in the justice system in the country."
Morong 43 asks Ombudsman to reconsider torture, robbery cases vs Arroyo, Army officials
Morong 43 asks Ombudsman to reconsider torture, robbery cases vs Arroyo, Army officials
“These psychological forms of torture may have no external physical signs but the damage these have inflicted on the complainants will haunt them for the rest of their lives."
‘Morong 43’ assails Ombudsman decision exonerating Arroyo, military
‘Morong 43’ assails Ombudsman decision exonerating Arroyo, military
“How can they turn a blind eye to what we went through? It has been six long years. The whole world knows what happened to us. But not the Ombudsman apparently.”
No settlement on Morong 43 civil suit vs Arroyo, military
No settlement on Morong 43 civil suit vs Arroyo, military
“It has been five years since we were wrongfully arrested, jailed and tortured by state agents. Such heinous crimes involve command responsibility and we seek justice.”
‘Morong 43’ doc belies military claims they were not tortured
‘Morong 43’ doc belies military claims they were not tortured
For the military, torture and other heinous human rights violations are acceptable when committed against those who refuse to bow to them.
‘Morong 43’ arrest, detention illegal — CHR
‘Morong 43’ arrest, detention illegal — CHR
“This is a welcome development though it is five years late.”
Ombudsman dismisses QC prosecutor from service
Ombudsman dismisses QC prosecutor from service
“Raul Desembrana failed to exercise such prudence, caution and attention when he blindly followed his personal caprice and pursued his fancy of having the P80,000 SOP.”
Ex-military chaplain a no show at hearing of case vs ‘Morong 43’ doc
Ex-military chaplain a no show at hearing of case vs ‘Morong 43’ doc
“Colonel Reuben Espartinez is using the judicial process to pursue his caprices.” - Dr. Alex Montes
‘Morong 43’ doc, son face raps from ex-military chaplain
‘Morong 43’ doc, son face raps from ex-military chaplain
"Military agents are working round the clock to discredit the Morong 43 and say we are members of the New People's Army to justify the torture we suffered in the hands of the military.” -- Justice for the Morong 43 Alliance
Rights defenders question government’s commitment to implement Anti-Torture Law
Rights defenders question government’s commitment to implement Anti-Torture Law
Republic Act No. 9745 or the Anti-Torture Act of 2009, signed into law under then President Gloria Macapagal Arroyo, but the way the government has been handling cases filed under the said law lends truth to the legal maxim “Justice delayed is justice denied.”
Military officer implicated in illegal arrest of 43 health workers promoted
Military officer implicated in illegal arrest of 43 health workers promoted
“If President Aquino has forgotten what he himself has previously acknowledged – that our human rights were violated- we have not.” – Dr. Alexis Montes
‘Nothing justifies torture, illegal arrest,’ military told on Morong 43
‘Nothing justifies torture, illegal arrest,’ military told on Morong 43
“Whether De la Cruz joined the NPA after his release or not is his personal choice. That does not in any way change the facts of the case. The military illegally arrested, detained and tortured the 43 health workers, period.” -- Cristina Palabay, Karapatan secretary general
Promotion of general linked to Morong 43 arrest, torture enrages victims, rights activists
Promotion of general linked to Morong 43 arrest, torture enrages victims, rights activists
“..the Aquino administration obviously rewards, instead of punishes, human rights violators such as Gen. [Aurelio] Baladad.” – Justice for the Morong 43 alliance
Testing the Anti-Torture law
Testing the Anti-Torture law
“What is more revolting is the fact that some of the perpetrators, who have been identified and charged, have been promoted. And Gloria Arroyo was re-elected as congresswoman.” – Justice for the Morong 43
Arroyo’s plea vs Morong 43 civil case junked
Arroyo’s plea vs Morong 43 civil case junked
MANILA – After years of gloom, health workers saw a ray of hope as a local court denied President Gloria Macapagal-Arroyo’s motion for reconsideration. In today’s hearing, Judge Afable E. Cajigal of Quezon City Regional Trial Court Branch 96 dismissed Arroyo’s...
Victims of rights violations disappointed over promotion of military officials
Victims of rights violations disappointed over promotion of military officials
By ANNE MARXZE D. UMIL Bulatlat.com MANILA – Despite opposition from victims of human rights violations, Lt. Gen. Jorge Segovia’s promotion was still recommended by the Commission on Appointments (CA) last Wednesday, Sept. 19. Appearing before the deliberation of...
Rights activists slam ‘impunity’
Rights activists slam ‘impunity’
By RONALYN V. OLEA
“And so this is justice under Aquino – torturers are given plum positions in the military, and the rich, powerful and notorious human rights violators like Palparan and Arroyo are mockingly free as preying vultures.” – Karapatan
Court junks motion to dismiss filed by Arroyo, military officials in suit for rights abuses
Court junks motion to dismiss filed by Arroyo, military officials in suit for rights abuses
By RONALYN V. OLEA
“Somehow, we see a ray of light after more than a year since we filed the civil case. We hope this would continue until we find justice.” -- Gary Liberal, one of the Morong 43
Health workers, farmers arrested in separate incidents
Health workers, farmers arrested in separate incidents
By INA ALLECO R. SILVERIO Bulatlat.com MANILA -- Another health worker has been charged with rebellion and accused of being a member of the New People's Army (NPA). A week before eight of the 43 health workers collectively known as the Morong 43 filed a case...
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