Soldier linked in Jonas Burgos abduction refuses to enter plea
Accused Major Harry Baliaga’s lawyer attempted to have the arraignment deferred but the motion was denied.
Accused Major Harry Baliaga’s lawyer attempted to have the arraignment deferred but the motion was denied.
"By June next year, it would be the eighth year since Sherlyn disappeared. I am looking for my daughter. Her life is at stake here. This should be urgent." – Mrs. Erlinda Cadapan
“We should link arms for typhoon survivors. Let us show our solidarity: let us hold big assemblies, light candles, pray and take action. Let us send a powerful message of unity and hope." – Vencer Crisostomo, Anakbayan
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“We’re a country that encounters over 20 typhoons each year yet up until now, the national government has yet to install a clear and rational disaster plan that puts premium on disaster preparedness and disaster risk reduction. Despite the allocation of a P7.5 billion ($174 million) calamity fund for 2013, the absence of proper disaster battle plan that should be created and installed by the national government to mitigate disasters renders the billions of pesos for calamity fund questionable.” – Kabataan Party Rep. Terry Ridon
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