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).…
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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.
Group Denounces Continuing Incarceration of Peasant Leader
Media Release April 11, 2010 As the election season again heats up, the continuing illegal detention of an Anakpawis Partylist and Kilusang Mayo Uno officer reminds the Filipino workers and people of how ruthless the Arroyo regime can get in trying to manipulate or sabotage the electoral process to serve its selfish ends. Vincent “Ka…