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CA Ruling on Morong 43 imperils civil liberties - Satur

Submitted by mkbyn on Fri, 03/12/2010 - 7:49pm

Makabayan senatorial bet and Nacionalista Party guest candidate Satur Ocampo today said that the Court of Appeals ruling denying the petition for habeas corpus of the Morong 43 imperils the civil liberties of all Filipinos and could tragically serve as a precedent for future rulings that undermine the same.

"It is most unfortunate that the CA passed off on the opportunity to defend civil liberties and resist the worsening abuses of the Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP). What exacerbates this mistake, however, is how the CA's decision serves to empower the AFP and condones the military's decided bent on violating civil, politicial and human rights in its military operations," he said.

Maza disappointed over CA decision on Morong 43 habeas corpus petition

Submitted by mkbyn on Wed, 03/10/2010 - 3:06pm

"This is the worst gift the 26 women of Morong 43 could ever receive this centennial celebration of International Women's Day," Maza said.

Makabayan-Nacionalista senatorial bet Liza Maza expressed deep disappointment over the Court of Appeals decision junking the petition for habeas corpus of the so-called Morong 43.

"I expected the CA to uphold justice and grant the 43 health care workers freedom from the custody of the AFP in Camp Capinpin, considering the many violations committed against them during their arrest, not to mention the different forms of torture they have to endure while in detention," Maza said.

"This is the worst gift the 26 women of Morong 43 could ever receive this centennial celebration of International Women's Day," Maza said.