Pebrero 05-11 , 2018
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MoA signed to relocate families affected by LRT1 Extension
Governor Boying Remulla led the distribution of 17 robotics and 187 units of 55-inch smart television sets to Dep-Ed-Cavite on January 29 , 2018 at the Provincial Gymnasium , Trece Martires City . Disclosing bigger plans in the future of the provincial government with its aim of possible on-line method of teaching and instruction , Governor Boying encouraged the teachers to use these tools effectively as such projects came from people ’ s taxes . Other guests present during the turnover ceremony were Dr . Diana P . Topacio , OIC-Asst . Schools Division Superintendent ; Dr . Elpidia B . Bengado , Chief , Curriculum-Implementation Division ; Mrs . Estrella M . De Vera , Education Program Supervisor , Science ; Mr . Jovit Mercado , Principal , Bulihan National High School ; principals and teachers of other municipalities ; Mr . Roman Salazar , OPG Consultant on Education and Engr . Redel Dionisio , Provincial Administrator for Community Affairs .
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the counterinsurgency operation .
Anotado ’ s testimony refuted this because he admitted that the 7th ID would also hold “ command conferences ” twice or thrice a month , involving discussions on the counterinsurgency program of the government .
When Anotado was asked if he met with Palparan any time before the abduction , he only responded , “ If he gives us a message , we would meet him .”
Osorio ’ s testimony did not have much to offer either .
In the preliminary investigation of the Department of Justice ( DOJ ), Osorio claimed that he was only detailed as Palparan ’ s security aide during the hearings . AFP claimed that he was assigned to the Army ’ s Personnel Management Center in Taguig during the time of the abduction .
Despite having testified already in 2013 to dispute his participation in the crime , the defense still opted to have Osorio take the stand . Expectedly , he had no new testimony or information to offer .
A ‘ butcher ’ in command None of the witnesses dared to reveal Palparan ’ s involvement .
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that a known 69-year old peace consultant was swaggering around a busy city street with a gun in his waist and a grenade “ associated ” ( the police ’ s term , not ours ) with the brown rice he was holding . What a way to plant and cook evidence ,” Edre Olalia of National Union of People ’ s Lawyers said in another statement .
As to Presidential Spokesman Harry Roque ’ s statement , Pastores said he is clearly mistaken , or ignorant , about the JASIG ( Joint Agreement on Safety and Immunity Guarantees ). continued from page 8
Their answers , while on the stand , reflected whenever their commander ’ s head would shake or nod .
Although Col . Anotado denies his involvement , during cross examination , we were able to establish that he regularly attended the command conferences at least three times a month , where they discussed military operations , particularly the counter-insurgency campaign . He saw General Palparan there . Also , the students were abducted at the time that Anotado was commanding officer of the 24th IB ,” Lawyer Jun Oliva , private prosecutor and member of the National Union of People ’ s Lawyers ( NUPL ) said during an interview .
“ All the defense witnesses did were give general denials ,” Oliva concluded . ‘ Convict Palparan ’
In November 2017 , AFP Spokesperson Maj . Gen . Restituto Padilla , Jr . called for the release of Palparan as a moralebooster for the military .
Human rights groups and families of victims of Palparan and his subordinates slammed this statement , calling it ‘ brazen and insensitive ’.
“ The Filipino people
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Roque had raised a brow when progressive groups demanded the immediate release of Baylosis citing JASIG .
Even if the peace talks had been “ terminated ”, the JASIG has provisions that those who participated in it are granted immunity from surveillance , arrest and harassment , Pastores said . “ It is expressly stated in the JASIG ,” she added .
Without such a provision , there would have been no chance of a peace negotiations , Pastores said . That ’ s because this is the way to encourage both parties to the will never be happy if Palparan is released . This is to reward a butcher and rights violator once more , as done by previous regimes . He is a killer that the military shouldn ’ t emulate and be proud of . The military should even condemn Palparan ,” said Concepcion Empeño , Karen ’ s mother , said in a statement .
For more than three years , the Cadapan and Empeño families , and other kin of victims of human rights violations perpetrated by the ‘ butcher ’ have been awaiting for justice to be served .
“ This 2018 , we hope that the case against Palparan be finally resolved soon . The case has been running since 2014 , and it has been a long ordeal for us and all of Palparan ’ s victims . We want to see him in jail this year ,” said Linda Cadapan , Sherlyn ’ s mother , said .
Aside from this , they called for the transfer of Palparan to a regular jail cell . Right now , he is being detained in Fort Bonifacio . “ He has been enjoying special treatment from the state for too long ,” Concepcion said .
Palparan will take the stand on February 15 . The decision is expected to be promulgated in May 2018 .
talks . How else would anyone participate if , in an eventuality , the talks bogged down , their very participation would be used to violate their human rights ? Pastores said those provisions remain in force whether or not the peace talks have been terminated . After all , she said , JASIG is an agreement duly signed by the Government of the Republic of the Philippines and the NDFP . The two parties who signed it are of course expected to abide by it .
She also cautioned Presidential Spokesman Harry Roque against making himself “ an accomplice in the killing of the peace negotiations .”
TRECE MARTIRES , CAVITE – A Memorandum of Agreement was signed yesterday between the Provincial Government of Cavite for the turnover of the housing units for informal settlers affected by the LRT Line 1 Extension , Operation and Maintenance Project and the acceptance of the same by the Province of Cavite .
1,820 housing units were built at the 20.9 hectares located at Barangay Santiago , General Trias with community facilities such as a hospital , school , market , and related facilities .
The PGC will manage the relocation site as well as the informal settlers to be relocated .
To date a total of 484 families were already relocated
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ten ( 10 ) patrol vehicles to PNP-Cavite to help with the implementation and enforcement of its programs on peace and order as well as that of the PNP .
Gov . Remulla handed over the symbolic key to Senior Superintendent William M . Segun , Cavite Provincial Police Director during the ceremonial
“ There is a public clamor for the peace negotiations . Many are calling for the peace talks to continue rather than have a killing spree ,” Pastores said . She also said they are “ seriously considering ” to file counter charges .
“ This practice ( of planting evidence ) has to stop . Mahirap masanay ang pulis sa ganito .” ( The police shouldn ’ t get used to doing this .)
Baylosis arrest a violation of signed peace agreements , human rights
Not only was the arrest of Baylosis a violation of the JASIG , it is also a violation of the Comprehensive Agreement on Respect for Human Rights and International Humanitarian Law , which the Philippine government and the NDFP had also signed . According to Renato Reyes Jr ., secretary general of Bagong Alyansang Makabayan , this arrest is clearly a violation , too , of human rights and an attempt to sow fear among the people to prevent them from questioning the Duterte administration .
“ It ’ s a Marcos tactic , a tokhang tactic ,” Reyes said of the arresting team ’ s planted evidence . He called this is an attack not just on the progressive organizations but on dissent .
Karapatan noted numerous rights violations in the government ’ s conduct of the arrest of Baylosis and Guerrero . This included denial access to lawyers and human rights advocates . Palabay said , “ We were there at 10 p . m .; we ’ ve seen him but the team was not and an additional 500 families from Parañaque , Las Piñas and Bacoor , Cavite that will be affected by the alignment of the Cavite Extension Project are scheduled to be relocated soon .
The clearing of right of way from informal settlers is necessary to give way for the construction of the 11.7 kilometer line that will extend the existing LRT-1 from Baclaran to Niog in Bacoor , Cavite .
This project will add eight more stations to the existing line and is projected to increase LRT-1 ridership from the current average daily ridership of 500,000 to 800,000 . ( Ruel Francisco , PIA-Cavite )
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turn-over of said vehicles .
These activities were in line with the provincial government of Cavite ’ s mission to support the province ’ s progress and development and give excellent public service to the people of Cavite . ( Ruel Francisco , PIA-Cavite / with reports from PICAD )
allowed to get access to him ” on January 31 .
Baylosis ’ lawyer also said he had been asking for a lawyer since he was arrested but it was denied to him . He was also not read the Miranda doctrine at the time of his arrest .
Karapatan and NUPL questioned the supposed guns seized from Baylosis and Guerrero . According to Palabay , seven in every 10 political prisoners in the country are slapped with trumped up charges related to possession of illegal firearms and explosives . “ It ’ s the easiest way ( for the government troops ) to just plant so-called evidence and file criminal charges on activists to curtail their liberty ,” she added .
In Baylosis ’ case , the handgrenade that appeared out of thin air and which the police tacked into their first trumpedup claim will make the case nonbailable , Olalia told Bulatlat .
Instead of sowing lies , violence , and tyranny , President Duterte and his administration would do better to respond to the needs and demands of the people , COURAGE chairperson Ferdinand Gaite said at the press conference . Other mass leaders also vowed not to be intimidated by the looming crackdown on dissent . Vencer Crisostomo , leader of youth group Anakbayan , invited the public to join and support the commemoration of People Power on February 25 , an anti- Martial Law day .