By RONALYN V. OLEA Bulatlat.com MANILA – One of the doctors belonging to the so-called Morong 43 filed a formal opposition to the promotion of two military officers allegedly involved in the torture of the health workers. Dr. Alexis Montes filed May 17 his opposition to the promotion of Gen. Jorge Segovia and Col. Aurelio…
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For 2 ‘Morong 43’ Moms, a New Beginning
By JANESS ANN J. ELLAO
Mercy Castro and Judilyn Oliveros gave birth while in police custody and had been under “hospital arrest.” Their release on Friday signaled not just a new beginning but, most importantly, a continuation of their struggle and commitment to help the poor.
GABRIELA Urges 2nd Aquino President Since Martial Law: Free Our Sisters! Free All Political Prisoners! (PR)
News Release 20 September 2010 A day before the commemoration of Martial Law, GABRIELA has this to say to Noynoy Aquino: “Be humane. Have mercy on Mercy.” GABRIELA reiterates its call to the second Aquino president since the fall of Martial Law to release women and all political prisoners in the country. In particular, the…
Pregnancy in Prison, Two Women Contemplate The Fate of Their Babies and Petition for Freedom
By RONALYN V. OLEA
In prison, would-be mothers Carina Oliveros and Mercy Castro struggle for freedom. They try to be strong for the babies they would soon give birth to.