Bulatlat Staff | Mar 18, 2010
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As Election Nears, Military Intensifies Harassment of Partylist Groups, Leftist Bets
As Election Nears, Military Intensifies Harassment of Partylist Groups, Leftist Bets
By RONALYN V. OLEA and JANESS ANN J. ELLAO
Elements of the military have been roaming around urban centers in Metro Manila, Southern Tagalog and Mindanao with the objective of not only of driving these groups from the communities but campaigning against their candidates.
Benjie Oliveros | Appeals Court Decision on Morong 43 Sets Dangerous Precedent
Benjie Oliveros | Appeals Court Decision on Morong 43 Sets Dangerous Precedent
It was obvious that the Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) was lying right from the start. And yet, despite the glaring violations of the rights of the 43 health workers, the Court of Appeals (CA) junked the petition for a writ of habeas corpus. Why?
Download: Oplan Bantay Laya, Blueprint for Terror and Impunity (Karapatan 2009 Yearend Report on Human Rights)
Download: Oplan Bantay Laya, Blueprint for Terror and Impunity (Karapatan 2009 Yearend Report on Human Rights)
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Using Martial-Law Doctrine, CA Junks Morong 43’s Habeas Corpus Petition
Using Martial-Law Doctrine, CA Junks Morong 43’s Habeas Corpus Petition
By RONALYN V. OLEA
“In simply adhering to the outdated Ilagan v. Enrile, a notorious martial law doctrine, the Court of Appeals seriously disregarded the litany of blatant violations of the constitutional rights of these 43 health workers,” lawyer Romeo Capulong said. The CA, he said, “has actually legalized the abuses committed by the military.”
Children of Morong 43 Speak Up: ‘Free Our Parents!’
Children of Morong 43 Speak Up: ‘Free Our Parents!’
In a press conference, the detainees’ children issued an appeal to the government. “As we are about to celebrate the International Women’s Day on March 8, children of the 43 jailed health workers want their mother, sister and grandparents to celebrate the day together with them, outside Camp Capinpin and away from any harm, threat and abuse.”
Anti-VFA Groups Warn: SC Decision on VFA to Spur More US Intervention
Anti-VFA Groups Warn: SC Decision on VFA to Spur More US Intervention
By RONALYN V. OLEA
The Supreme Court’s (SC) recent resolution upholding with finality the constitutionality of the Visiting Forces Agreement (VFA) sends a wrong message to victims of US atrocities, warned a Mindanao coalition.
Katribu Cites Courageous Women Health Workers
Katribu Cites Courageous Women Health Workers
Ahead of Women's Day on March 8, Katribu partylist cited women health workers, particularly the 26 currently detained in Camp Capinpin, “for bringing health service to the poor and far-flung indigenous communities neglected by the government, for performing their medical duty to country and people at the risk of being arrested and tagged as rebels.”
Slideshow: Freedom March for Morong 43
Slideshow: Freedom March for Morong 43
Freedom March for Morong 43
Military Pressuring 3 of Morong 43 to Testify Vs Others
Military Pressuring 3 of Morong 43 to Testify Vs Others
By ANNE MARXZE D. UMIL and RONALYN V. OLEA
Sources told Bulatlat that the three were taken out of their cells after they signed affidavits that belied the military's claim that they and the others were members of the communist New People's Army.
Morong 43 Still Being Tortured, Say Kin
Morong 43 Still Being Tortured, Say Kin
“They are being taken out of their detention cells during the early morning to undergo interrogation and are brought back at night or dawn of the next day. They are being forced to admit that they are members of the New People’s Army (NPA). Some of them have big eye bags, indicating that they are being deprived of sleep. Some of them are still in solitary confinement,” said Roneo Clamor, husband of Dr. Merry Mia Clamor.
Torture and Interrogation of 43 Health Workers Continue: Docs
Torture and Interrogation of 43 Health Workers Continue: Docs
By MARYA SALAMAT
Volunteer medical doctors for the “Free the 43 Health Workers” movement decried the military’s refusal to let them examine the detained health workers. They repeatedly requested, with the lawyers and family members, the camp authorities to let them see the detainees but they were rebuffed nine times.
Dr. Merry Mia-Clamor: A Caring Mother, Doctor for the Poor
Dr. Merry Mia-Clamor: A Caring Mother, Doctor for the Poor
By JANESS ANN J. ELLAO
If he can transform himself into his favorite cartoon hero Ben10, Diego Gabriel will save his mother Dr. Merry Mia-Clamor from the "villains" who detained her in Camp Capinpin.
Reynaldo Macabenta: A Loving Father, Devoted Co-Worker
Reynaldo Macabenta: A Loving Father, Devoted Co-Worker
By RONALYN V. OLEA
Mikaela Marie turned three years old last February 5. Her father, Reynaldo Macabenta, was on a health training that day but he promised her that he would come home the following day for her birthday celebration. She waited. He never came.
Desperate AFP Renews Torture to Produce “Witnesses” – HEAD
Desperate AFP Renews Torture to Produce “Witnesses” – HEAD
Media Release 26 February 2010 Hard-pressed to substantiate its claims and accusations, the Armed Forces of the Philippines has renewed its pressure and torture tactics to produce so-called “witnesses”. Health Alliance for Democracy (HEAD) demanded the immediate...
Military Conducting House-to-House Campaign Against MAKABAYAN and Progressive Partylists
Military Conducting House-to-House Campaign Against MAKABAYAN and Progressive Partylists
PRESS RELEASE February 27, 2010 Cagayan de Oro City, MISAMIS ORIENTAL – Military men in fulll battle gear have been going from one house to another in different municipalities in Sorsogon City since last week in the pretext of conducting a survey among the...
Morong 43 File Complaint Vs Military Before Rights Body
Morong 43 File Complaint Vs Military Before Rights Body
By RONALYN V. OLEA
The affidavits of the 43 health workers and the medical records from the doctors that examined some of them narrate tales of interrogation, torture and other abuses.
Kin Insulted by Medals to AFP Officers
Kin Insulted by Medals to AFP Officers
By RONALYN V. OLEA
“After the warrantless arrests, the health workers were denied legal counsel and subjected to sleep deprivation and repeated interrogation while blindfolded and handcuffed. Some were tortured and sexually harassed. Are these the alleged feats that the AFP now honors?” decried Dr. Darby Santiago, chairperson of the Health Alliance for Democracy.
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