"Red-tagging is worse during elections as it aims to hinder the progressives from campaigning, such as the case of Robredo and her supporters," youth leader Justine Mesias said.
Under Duterte, the youth has been one of the most targeted by state-sponsored attacks. However, these attacks fueled the youth to persevere in fighting for their rights that is evident in the campaigns they forwarded, and the dismissal of charges against them.
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Despedida of Debold Sinas, arrests of 7 activists
By ANNE MARXZE D. UMIL
MANILA – With the retirement of Police Chief Gen. Debold Sinas and with his birthday today, May 8, human rights group Karapatan believes that the recent series of arrests of activists is the general’s despedida.
Cristina Palabay, secretary general of Karapatan, made this statement after four individuals were arrested on May 6 in the Southern Tagalog region. The day before, Karapatan alerted the public after receiving information that another series of police and military raids in Southern Tagalog is in the offing.
Published May 2, 2021, 4:09 PM
Operatives of the Criminal Investigation and Detection Group (CIDG) have arrested a 21-year-old woman who was tagged as a member of the communist underground movement in a raid in Naga City, police said on Sunday, May 2.
CIDG director Maj. Gen. Albert Ignatius Ferro said the operation that occurred on Sunday morning in Barangay Cararayan in Naga City also resulted in the confiscation of a handgun, a grenade and improvised explosive materials.
He identified the arrested woman as Maria Jesusa Sta. Rosa.
Maria Jesusa Sta Rosa was arrested in a raid in Naga City after she allegedly yielded a gun, a grenade and improvised explosive device. She is being linked to communist insurgency underground movement.