MANILA, Philippines — Eight opposition lawmakers are urging the House of Representatives to condemn and investigate the killing of nine activists in simultaneous police operations in Southern Luzon—which has since been dubbed as “Bloody Sunday.”
House Resolution No. 1644 calls for the investigation of the incident in the lower chamber through the committee on human rights.
The resolution was filed by Bayan Muna Partylist Reps. Ferdinand Gaite, Carlos Zarate, and Eufemia Cullamat; Albay 1st District Rep. Edcel Lagman; Quezon City 6th District Rep. Jose Christopher Belmonte; Gabriela Women’s Party Rep. Arlene Brosas; ACT Teachers Partylist Rep. France Castro; and Kabataan Partyli…
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