MANILA, Philippines — An investigation into the death of a barangay captain, who was supposed to be a key witness in the killing of several members and leaders of an indigenous peoples’ community in police operations in Iloilo and Capiz, is being pushed in the House of Representatives.
The Makabayan bloc on Tuesday filed House Resolution No. 1617 which urges the lower chamber, through the committee on human rights, to conduct the probe on the death of barangay captain Julie Catamin.
The House bloc includes Bayan Muna Reps. Eufemia Cullamat, Carlos Zarate, and Ferdinand Gaite; Gabriela Women’s Party Rep. Arlene Brosas; ACT Teachers Partylist Rep. France Castro; and Kabataan Partyl…
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