An alliance of Filipino migrant rights group in the Middle East today said there are two Overseas Filipino workers (OFWs) in Saudi Arabia who have been accused of illegal drug possession and are now detained in Saudi jail after a Saudi court meted out a verdict of 3 years imprisonment plus 600 lashes. The family…
Day: October 14, 2010
KMU Leader Freed From Jail, Proven Innocent After 3 Years
Heightened repression still feared after Human Security Act approval Vincent “Ka Bebot Borja”, KMU National Council member representing Eastern Visayas, and also Anakpawis coordinator for that region when he was arrested three years ago, was freed from jail after the military’s lone “star witness” did not recognize him in a hearing on Wednesday (Oct. 13).…
Labor Leader Found Innocent, Freed After 3 Years in Prison
By MARYA SALAMAT
The military’s star witness finally appeared in court only to say that he does not even know Vincent Borja.