Tag: Human Rights

On The Forcible Entry of the PNP at UCCP Haran

On The Forcible Entry of the PNP at UCCP Haran

In the early morning of June 23, 2015, PNP elements in full riot gear, along with a paramilitary group named ALAMARA and with fire trucks and military vehicles began massing outside the UCCP Haran Mission House. They were lead by a certain Col. Marvin Pepino. Without presenting any warrant or court order even when asked point blank about it, they forcibly entered the Church premises by destroying the gate. This happened as Church officials were facilitating a dialogue between the datus and the representatives from the DSWD and the NCIP.

On The Mamasapano Tragedy

On The Mamasapano Tragedy

The unfolding accounts of what happened before, during and after so-called “Operation Plan Exodus/Wolverine” with said intention to serve a warrant of arrest on Malaysian-national Zulkifli bin Hir, alias Marwan, cannot help but leave us disturbed at realities in our nation. We, UCCP Bishops, join the call for TRUTH that makes clear who is accountable, so that we can build PEACE based on justice in our nation.