NDFP Salutes Morong 43, Expresses Optimism for Peace Talks (PR)
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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.
Audio: Morong 43 Detainees Talk About Longing, Betrayal and Hope
Audio: Morong 43 Detainees Talk About Longing, Betrayal and Hope
In these audio clips, Dr. Merry Mia Clamor, Angela Doloricon and Maria Teresa Quinawayan, three of the Morong 43, share their experience in detention, their longing for their respective families, their views of the human-rights situation in the Philippines and their desire for freedom. 
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Hunger Strike Forced Gov’t to Withdraw Charges — Morong 43, Rights Advocates
Hunger Strike Forced Gov’t to Withdraw Charges — Morong 43, Rights Advocates
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“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.
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News in Pictures: Going Bald for the 43
MANILA -- On the eve of international human rights day, more than a dozen shaved off their heads to dramatize the call to release the Morong 43.
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News in Pictures: On 2nd Day of Hunger Strike, Morong 43 Supporters Troop to Camp Bagong Diwa
News in Pictures: On 2nd Day of Hunger Strike, Morong 43 Supporters Troop to Camp Bagong Diwa
MANILA -- Supporters of the detained 43 health workers, collectively known as Morong 43, trooped to Camp Bagong Diwa in Bicutan, Taguig, today to call for the immediate release of the health workers, who are now on their second day of hunger strike.
Morong 43 Start Hunger Strike
Morong 43 Start Hunger Strike
By RONALYN V. OLEA
“Every day in jail is an injustice to us,” the health workers said. “Our action today and in the succeeding days is a call to President Aquino to simply order the withdrawal of the case against us forthwith so that we may be immediately and unconditionally released.”
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.”
Government Health Workers Form Alliance to Fight for Wage Hike
Government Health Workers Form Alliance to Fight for Wage Hike
By MARYA SALAMAT
Like many Filipinos, the leaders of various health workers and health professionals in the public health sector said they dream of having a decent house, enrolling their children in quality schools, and providing for their family's basic needs like food, clothing and recreation. But sadly, they could not make both ends meet.
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News in Pictures: OFWs in Middle East Join Calls for Immediate Release of Morong 43, Other Political Prisoners
News in Pictures: OFWs in Middle East Join Calls for Immediate Release of Morong 43, Other Political Prisoners
The indoor protest action by Migrante-Jeddah chapter last October 29 jumpstarts a series of protests and press conferences from November 2 to 6, marking the 9th month detention of the Morong 43. The activities will be held simultaneously with internationally-coordinated actions led by Bagong Alyansang Makabayan to pressure the Aquino government to act on the immediate and unconditional release of the Morong 43 and other political prisoners.
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.
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