“What kind of government is this that instead of ensuring complete justice for its own citizen who was victim of a hate crime at the hand of a US soldier, busies itself on how to protect the safety of the killer?”
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‘Jail Pemberton, free political prisoners,’ rights groups say
“Six years into his term, Aquino has only galvanized the fact that those who expose state excesses and injustices are bound to suffer behind bars or face possible death sentence in the hands of his fascist forces.”
Strike 2 for the Visiting Forces Agreement
This is the second time that a US soldier is able to elude justice for committing a heinous crime against Filipino citizens here in our very own country.
Pemberton guilty of homicide, to remain in Jusmag facility for 5 days
“There remains the possibility that the VFA may again snag another convicted criminal from being penalized under the full extent of Philippine laws.”
Groups protest deportation order for US serviceman accused in Laude slay
“Lance Corporal Joseph Scott Pemberton should be jailed in the Philippines.”
A year after Jennifer Laude’s killing, groups want accused US Marine convicted, jailed
“There will be rainbow protests of rage and indignation, if Lance Corporal Joseph Scott Pemberton flies home, scot-free.”
Edca: a tale of secrecy, murder and betrayal
For 2014, President Aquino’s “righteous path” took another perverted turn as the Philippines signed a defense agreement with the US, signalling the return of US bases in the country.
‘Jusmag facility illegal’ – anti-US bases expert
Anti-US bases expert Dr. Rolando Simbulan said the presence of a US “sub-military camp” inside a Philippine military camp is not only “an insult,” but a violation of the Philippine Constitution.
Two contrasting treatments
By BENJIE OLIVEROS Bulatlat perspective Two names have become inextricably linked – Jennifer Laude and US Marine Pvt. 1st Class Joseph Scott Pemberton – on that fateful day of Oct. 11. Jennifer was found dead in a hotel in Olongapo City, Zambales, her head submerged in a toilet and her body bore torture marks. Jennifer…
‘Jennifer’s story is our story’ – Monique Wilson
“How many Jennifers, how many Nicoles are we going to wait for?”