OLONGAPO CITY —- The National Union of Peoples’ Lawyers-Central Luzon Chapter (NUPL-CL) on Thursday, Feb. 11, withdrew its representation for the two Aeta tribesmen undergoing trial here for violation of the Anti-Terror Act (ATA) of 2020.
NUPL-CL used to be the “counsel of record” for Japer Gurung and Junior Ramos, members of the Aeta community in Zambales.
The two are the first known individuals ever to be charged with terrorism under ATA. They are also facing charges for illegal possession of ammunition at the Olongapo City Regional Trial Court Branch 97.
“The accused were asked if they are still willing to be represented by the NUPL. They said that they are choosing the…
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