The case of Manalo brothers
The Manalo brothers continue to fight for justice as Bulacan court acquitted retired major Jovito Palparan over the kidnapping and illegal detention charges.
The case of Manalo brothers
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Torture survivors appeal court decision acquitting ‘Butcher’ Palparan
Torture survivors appeal court decision acquitting ‘Butcher’ Palparan
Torture survivors Raymond and Reynaldo Manalo have filed their appeal before a Malolos court that earlier acquitted retired Maj. Gen. Jovito Palparan and several members of the military auxiliary force earlier this month.
Progressive groups condemn decision acquitting Palparan
Progressive groups condemn decision acquitting Palparan
“The aim of fascists like Palparan is to silence dissent and spread fear. We will push back and resist the normalization of tyranny. We will continue to speak truth to power and fight for justice."
Impunity still persists, says tortured farmer after Palparan acquittal
Impunity still persists, says tortured farmer after Palparan acquittal
"It pains me because in all the cases where I testified in, the courts believed in me except this - Branch 19. I am confused why he was acquitted."
Malolos court acquits Palparan
Malolos court acquits Palparan
"It is not surprising. It only means that impunity persists.," Raymond Manalo said.
Malolos court set to promulgate charges against Palparan
Malolos court set to promulgate charges against Palparan
On Sept. 27, the Malolos City Regional Trial Court Branch 19 will decide on the charges of kidnapping and serious illegal detention with physical injuries filed by farmer Raymond Manalo and his late twin brother, Reynaldo, against retired general Jovito Palparan Jr. and five other agents.
A second conviction for The Butcher? | Bulacan court asked to convict Palparan over Manalo brothers abduction
A second conviction for The Butcher? | Bulacan court asked to convict Palparan over Manalo brothers abduction
With the memorandum submitted last week before the Bulacan court, the case is now deemed up for resolution.
Bulacan court denies Palparan petition to reopen kidnapping case for plea bargaining
Bulacan court denies Palparan petition to reopen kidnapping case for plea bargaining
A Bulacan court has denied over lack of merit the petition of convicted retired general Jovito Palparan to reopen the charges against him for plea bargaining, a court procedure where the accused would plead guilty to a lesser offense.
Fight for justice ‘clearer’ with surrender of Cafgu men involved in Manalo brothers kidnapping
Fight for justice ‘clearer’ with surrender of Cafgu men involved in Manalo brothers kidnapping
“In fact, these people continue to harass my family. They keep on telling my sibling that I would no longer be able to set foot in their community ever again.”
Palparan enters no plea in Manalo brothers kidnapping
Palparan enters no plea in Manalo brothers kidnapping
“This case was filed in 2008 and it is only now that it is progressing. But I am not completely happy, with the absence of all accused Cafgu members, and the fact that Palparan is not yet back at the Bulacan provincial jail.” -- -- torture victim Raymond Manalo
‘Frustrated’ torture victim asks Duterte, court to hasten trial of Palparan
‘Frustrated’ torture victim asks Duterte, court to hasten trial of Palparan
“I am saddened that the arraignment did not push through. Still, I am resolved to fight until Palparan’s conviction. I hope Duterte will be true to his word – criminals must be sent to jail.”
Palparan to be arraigned for abduction, torture of farmer
Palparan to be arraigned for abduction, torture of farmer
“The long arm of the law, tardy as it may be, has caught up with him.”
Palparan to be charged for Manalo brothers kidnapping
Palparan to be charged for Manalo brothers kidnapping
“To call it a ‘long overdue decision’ is an understatement. Raymond Manalo has been denied justice many times over, and this Ombudsman decision, while it establishes accountability through prosecution of Palparan et al, is also a testament to the failings of the current justice and social system.”
Victims’ lawyers hail court junking of Palparan bail plea
Victims’ lawyers hail court junking of Palparan bail plea
“Amidst the din and reverie of the past holidays and some mercurial election inanities, we were glad to learn that the trial court correctly denied Gen. Palparan's delusional bid to be granted bail.”
‘Still no justice’ | Torture survivors under Arroyo govt testify before IPT
‘Still no justice’ | Torture survivors under Arroyo govt testify before IPT
“I really believed, while I was in there, that they were really going to kill me.”
Witness points at Palparan, recounts rape, torture of 2 missing UP students
Witness points at Palparan, recounts rape, torture of 2 missing UP students
Torture and abduction survivor Raymond Manalo testifies against “The Butcher.”
‘Dead scared’ Palparan finally arraigned, brought to Bulacan jail
‘Dead scared’ Palparan finally arraigned, brought to Bulacan jail
“While his transfer to a regular detention cell today is some kind of soothing balm to a lot of pain and suffering for his many victims, the fight for justice is far from over. His unscrupulous disciples of darkness will not tire of wronging a right to protect evils incarnate.” – Edre Olalia, National Union of People’s Lawyers secretary general
Palparan’s biggest mistake | ‘He should have never let me live,’ says torture victim
Palparan’s biggest mistake | ‘He should have never let me live,’ says torture victim
SPECIAL REPORT: His eyewitness account, lauded by the Supreme Court for being clear, categorical, consistent and credible, served as among the evidences that led to the filing of charges of two counts of kidnapping and serious illegal detention for the enforced disappearance of the two students of the University of the Philippines Karen Empeño and Sherlyn Cadapan, along with farmer Manuel Merino, on June 26, 2006 in Hagonoy, Bulacan.
How many years more? | Torture survivors urge Ombudsman to act on raps against military
How many years more? | Torture survivors urge Ombudsman to act on raps against military
“The cases, filed as early as 2008, have been gathering dust in the records of the Ombudsman, which has shown nary a hint of interest or resolve in investigating criminal and ethical violations by top military brass down the line.”
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