Aquino orders charges vs ‘Morong 43’ dropped
Aquino orders charges vs ‘Morong 43’ dropped
MANILA, Philippines (1st UPDATE) – President Benigno Aquino III on Friday ordered the Department of Justice (DOJ) to drop all criminal charges against 43 health workers who were arrested in Rizal last February on suspicion of being New People’s Army (NPA) rebels engaged in bomb-making activities.
In a speech during the celebration of Human Rights Day, Aquino said his administration recognizes that the “Morong 43” were denied the right to due process when they were arrested and charged with illegal possession of firearms and explosives.
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