2 activists nabbed in Laguna, charged with common crimes

2 activists nabbed in Laguna, charged with common crimes

“This illegal arrest validates that the Aquino administration is no different from the Arroyo regime that tolerates human rights abuses.” – Karapatan-Southern Tagalog
By RONALYN V. OLEA
Bulatlat.com
MANILA – Two members of the urban poor group Kalipunan ng Damayang Mahihirap- Southern Tagalog (Kadamay-ST) were arrested by joint operatives of the police and military.

At around 5:30 p.m. of February 7, Evelyn Legaspi, 53, Kadamay regional council member, and Pastora Latagan, 33, staff of the group’s regional chapter, were apprehended by some 50 elements of the local police, 1st Infantry Battalion and 202nd Brigade of the Philippine Army in Baranggay Maitim, Bay, Laguna.

The two were earlier reported missing by Karapatan-Southern Tagalog. Both were found by relatives and colleagues the next day at the Camp Vicente Lim in Canlubang, Laguna, according to Glen Malabanan, secretary general of Karapatan regional chapter..... MORE

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