The Manalo brothers continue to fight for justice as Bulacan court acquitted retired major Jovito Palparan over the kidnapping and illegal detention charges.
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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
“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
“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
“It is not surprising. It only means that impunity persists.,” Raymond Manalo said.
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
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
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
“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
“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
“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.”