KMU mourns death of labor leader in Calamba
By Pat C. Santos 11/15/2010The militant Kilusang Mayo Uno (KMU) has condemned the killing of Caloy Rodriguez who was shot dead last Friday afternoon by motorcycle-riding gunmen in Calamba, Laguna.
Rodriguez was the president of Nagkakaisang lakas ng Manggagawa ng Calamba Water District (NLM-CWD), which is an affiliate of the confederation for Unity, Recognition amd advancement of Government Employees (Courage) and a fellow member of the KMU.
Courage has been indefatigable for fighting corruption in the government and in advancing its members right and interest, thereby earning the wrath of successive regime, KMU statement said.
“We point our fingers at the Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) and the regime of President Aquino as the culprits behind this killing.
The death of Rodriguez is the consequence of Aquino’s decision to continue of implementing the Oplan Bantay Laya, counter-insurgency program of his predecessor and to adhere to the US Counter-insurgency Guide. It is also a failure of the Aquino regime to prosecute then President Arroyo and her staunched ally former Gen. Jovito Palparan who was allegedly responsible for human rights violations during her administration..... MORE
Source: The Daily Tribune
URL: http://www.tribuneonline.org/nation/20101115nat5.html
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