Using Martial-Law Doctrine, CA Junks Morong 43’s Habeas Corpus Petition

Using Martial-Law Doctrine, CA Junks Morong 43’s Habeas Corpus Petition

By RONALYN V. OLEA

MANILA — The Court of Appeals (CA) denied the petition for habeas corpus filed in behalf of the 43 health workers detained by the military in Camp Capinpin, Tanay, Rizal.

Dubbed as the Morong 43, the health workers were arrested February 6 by around 300 elements of the police and military. Authorities claimed that the 43 are members of the New People’s Army (NPA).

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