AccessMyLibrary provides FREE access to over 30 million articles from top publications available through your library.

Army exec denies abduction of Bayan Muna members.

Asia Africa Intelligence Wire

| March 01, 2004 | COPYRIGHT 2004 Financial Times Ltd. This material is published under license from the publisher through the Gale Group, Farmington Hills, Michigan.  All inquiries regarding rights should be directed to the Gale Group. (Hide copyright information)Copyright

(From Philippine Daily Inquirer)

TACLOBAN CITY-Maj. Gen. Glenn Rabonza, commanding general of the Army's 8th Infantry Division based in Samar, described as "baseless, unfounded and ridiculous" the allegations that the military was behind the abduction of two Bayan Muna members on Feb. 21 in Baybay, Leyte.

The military "will not resort to any unlawful acts as it will not, in any way, tarnish its image as protector of the people and the State," Rabonza said in a statement yesterday.

Rabonza stressed the military "respects" Bayan Muna as a political organization, alluding to an earlier statement made by Melissa Portaleza, wife of Rolando, one of the two abducted by seven armed men in Agta Beach in Barangay Kilim Baybay last Feb. 21 around 10 a.m.

Melissa had said she was certain that it was members of the military that abducted her husband and his ...

Related articles from newspapers, magazines, journals, and more
Bayan Muna coordinator abducted by CIDG men?(Provincial News)
Newspaper article from: Manila Bulletin September 30, 2003 700+ words
...kidnaping was part of the police's move to go after Bayan Muna members on allegations that the group is a legal front...Oplan Bantay Laya' specifically to run after Bayan Muna Members. Bayan Muna did not give out more details about the alleged...
Another Bayan Muna member shot dead, the 27th for this year.(Metro & National...
Newspaper article from: Manila Bulletin November 30, 2005 700+ words
...and Bakakeng, Baguio City. According to Bayan Muna Secretary General Robert de Castro, Manegdeg...Manegdegas death brings to 27 the total number of Bayan Muna members killed this year. Bayan Muna Rep. Satur Ocampo said a total of 71 members...
Bayan Muna member gunned down in Cebu.(Main News)
Newspaper article from: Manila Bulletin December 30, 2005 700+ words
...businesses. But Arman Perez, Bayan Muna Central Visayas secretary general...are monitoring the activities of Bayan Muna members and supporters. "We condemn these...not surprised with the claim of Bayan Muna officials. Perez said Bayan Muna...
Bayan Muna condemns killing of protesting farmers in Palo, Leyte.(Main News)
Newspaper article from: Manila Bulletin November 22, 2005 700+ words
...Pangilinan expressed concern over the deaths of seven Bayan Muna members in Palo, Leyte. Reports stated that the farmers...It is highly suspicious that the recent deaths of Bayan Muna members have coincided with the stepping up on attacks of...
Another Bayan Muna leader killed, 93rd slain in this year.(Metro & National...
Newspaper article from: Manila Bulletin May 15, 2006 700+ words
...showed that Nardo was the 84th slain Bayan Muna member this year although police...victims, police said 57 of them were Bayan Muna members, 23 were from Anakpawis, and...Justice. Reps. Teodoro Casino (Bayan Muna), Liza Maza (Gabriela), and...
Bayan Muna tops party-list polls.(Main News)
Newspaper article from: Manila Bulletin May 28, 2001 700+ words
Bayan Muna continues to top the party-list elections...in Pasay City. As of last Saturday, Bayan Muna said it got 1,306,436 votes in the...the national canvassing. According to Bayan Muna's own latest quick count, the military...
Bayan Muna leader slams brutal slays.(Provincial News)
Newspaper article from: Manila Bulletin March 26, 2005 700+ words
...assassination attempts on officials and members of Bayan Muna. On March 22, prominent human rights lawyer...is under his area of responsibility," said Bayan Muna Rep. Teddy Casino. The Bayan Muna congressman said he has in his possession articles...
Bayan Muna official, 2 supporters slain.(Metro & National News)
Newspaper article from: Manila Bulletin December 18, 2005 700+ words
Byline: ARIS R. ILAGAN A Bayan Muna official in San Idelfonso, Bulacan...Bulacan as Jessie Alcantara, 46, a Bayan Muna coordinator. He was driving his...organization of tricycle drivers and a Bayan Muna coordinator in Bulacan. Gomez and...
For more facts and information, see all results
©2009 Gale, a part of Cengage Learning. All rights reserved.
About us | FAQs | Contact us | Privacy policy | Terms and conditions
Other Gale sites: Encyclopedia.com | HighBeam Research | Acquire Content | Books & Authors | Goliath | MovieRetriever | Smart QandA