MANILA, Philippines – The two Aetas who accused the military of torture said they signed “with full hesitation and out of sheer annoyance” the document from the National Union of People’s Lawyers (NUPL).
Solicitor-General Jose Calida mentioned japer Gurung and Junior Ramos’ joint-affidavit during the oral argument continuation.
The two are currently in detention undergoing trial for violation of the Anti-Terror Act of 2020 and Illegal Possession of Ammunitions before the Olongapo City Regional Trial Court Branch 97.
According to the two, they signed the petition-in-intervention last Jan. 30, 2021 without fully explaining to them its contents.
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