Tribal chieftain Benito Bay-ao is among the indigenous peoples’ rights advocates repeatedly red-tagged by authorities
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The court’s decision came on Friday, June 21, following the filing of a demurrer to evidence motion by UPLM lawyers Arvin Dexter Lopoz and Jilianne Paula Ampog. Bay-ao was released from detention the same day. “This victory is not just for Datu Bay-ao, but for all those who strive for justice against wrongful accusations and systemic injustice,” read part of the group’s statement.
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