Maria Saniata Liwliwa Gonzales Alzate, shot dead in Abra on September 14, is the third lawyer killed under the administration of President Ferdinand Marcos Jr.
The Integrated Bar of the Philippines (IBP) has lauded Judge Bonhoffer V. Bernardez of the regional trial court (RTC) in Abra for granting a Writ of Amparo in favor of Excel V. Billedo, who was reportedly arrested, detained and tortured by members of the Philippine National Police (PNP) on Jan. 20,