Another Activist Killed in Eastern Samar

Casiano Abing is the sixth activist killed since President Benigno S. Aquino III assumed power. Human rights lawyer Katrina Castillo deems the killing a result of the extension of counterinsurgency program Oplan Bantay Laya.

RONALYN V. OLEA
Bulatlat.com

MANILA — Days after the formal announcement of the military of the extension of the counterinsurgency program Oplan Bantay Laya (OBL), another activist was killed in Eastern Samar, August 25.