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Read more about the article 195 inmates infected with COVID-19 nationwide raises calls to decongest jails
It’s business as usual for the persons deprived of liberty at the Misamis Oriental Provincial Jail in Luna-Corrales Sts., after the correctional facility figured in a controversy following a video showing prisoners ordering a naked inmate to dance was leaked online and was shared on social media. (Jigger J. Jerusalem/davaotoday.com)

195 inmates infected with COVID-19 nationwide raises calls to decongest jails

195 inmates in detention facilities nationwide have contracted the coronavirus disease (COVID-19) and has raised calls again for decongestion of jails from groups.

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Read more about the article Groups condemn brutal killing of Bayan Muna coordinator in Iloilo
Photo from Facebook page of Jory Porquia

Groups condemn brutal killing of Bayan Muna coordinator in Iloilo

Jose Reynaldo “Jory” Porquia was shot dead by still unidentified men in his coffee shop at Brgy. Sto. Niño, Arevalo District. It was reported that some witnesses near the crime scene heard several gunshots and saw mask-wearing men.

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Read more about the article Karapatan slams SolGen for opposing release of elderly, sick political prisoners
Political prisoners detained in Compostela Valley Provincial Rehabilitation Center start their week-long hunger strike on Saturday, December 3 to demand the release of 400 political prisoners in the country. (Contributed photo)

Karapatan slams SolGen for opposing release of elderly, sick political prisoners

Karapatan criticized Solicitor General (OSG) Jose Calida for opposing the petition filed by 22 elderly and sick political prisoners at the Supreme Court as a form of “double standard of justice” that endangers lives of prisoners amid the coronavirus 2019 (Covid-19) pandemic.

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Read more about the article Arrests won’t stop relief for poor amid COVID-19, says Anakpawis leader

Arrests won’t stop relief for poor amid COVID-19, says Anakpawis leader

Former AnakPawis Representative Ariel Casilao and six relief volunteers were released through bail Wednesday after police in Norzagaray, Bulacan detained them while doing relief work last Saturday.

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