MANILA, Philippines — The Olongapo Court has acquitted two Aetas arrested on August 2020 for firing at military members, resulting in one soldier’s death.
Japer Gurung and Junior Ramos were the first charged for violating Republic Act 11479 or the Anti-Terrorism Act of 2020.
While in detention, Gurung said they were tortured to admit that they were members of the New Peoples’ Army (NPA) to which the military denied.
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