By BENJIE OLIVEROS Bulatlat.com The recent revelation about corruption in the Bureau of Corrections, specifically the National Bilibid Prison, is not new nor shocking to anyone who is familiar with our prison system. Prison officials use the gangs to maintain peace and order in the jail compounds. In fact, anybody who is imprisoned has no…
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Getting Away with Rape
The release of Jalosjos, despite the two life terms, and the virtual release of Smith, despite the conviction, show the state of the justice system under the Arroyo government and the character of this administration BY BENJIE OLIVEROS ANALYSIS Bulatlat Last week was a sad one not only for women’s rights advocates but also for…
Freeing the Rapists
The ground has been laid for the acquittal of Lance Corporal Daniel Smith who was convicted of raping a Filipina. The prison gates have been opened for Romeo Jalosjos who was convicted of raping an 11-year old girl. All of these happened in a week and during Women’s month at that! (Flon Faurillo)
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‘Butcher of Mindoro’ terrifies Visayas human rights groups The regional peasant alliance, Samahan han Gudti nga mga Parag-uma ha Sinirangan Bisayas (Sagupa-SB or Regional Peasant Alliance in Eastern Visayas) denounced Jan. 4 the possible appointment of Brig. Gen. Jovito Palparan as chief of the army’s 8th Infantry Division assigned in the region. Palparan would replace…