DAVAO CITY – ACT-Teachers party-list Rep. France Castro, former Bayan Muna Rep. Satur Ocampo, and 11 others were convicted for child abuse by a Tagum City court for exploiting 14 Lumad students of the Salugpongan Ta Tanu Ingkanogan Community Learning Center Inc. in Talaingod, Davao del Norte.
In a 26-page decision, Judge Jimmy Boco of the Tagum City Regional Trial Court Branch 2 found them guilty of violating Section 10, Article VI of Republic Act 7610, the Special Protection of Children Against Abuse, Exploitation, and Discrimination Act.Also convicted were co-accused Maria Eugenia Victoria Nolasco, Jesus Madamo, Meriro Poquita, Maricel Andagkit, Marcial Rendon, Marianie Aga, Jenevive Paraba, Nerhaya Talledo, Maria Concepcion Ibarra, Nerfa Awing, and Wingwing Daunsay.
Pastor Edgal Ugal, Rev. Ryan C. Magpayo, Eller A. Ordeniza, and Rev. Jurie Jaime were acquitted as the prosecution failed to establish their guilt. “As IP defender, the ‘Talaingod 18’ use human rights principles in defending the IPs. The IP involved needed security by providing a sanctuary. It was obvious that there were shortfalls in the enjoyment of rights of the IPs, namely, the right to self-determination, development, education, security, and other rights,” she said.
A SLAPP is an action brought against any person “with the intent to harass, vex, exert undue pressure, or stifle any legal recourse.”
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