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DOCUMENTED CASES OF HUMAN RIGHTS VIOLATIONS1
Documented by Citizens’ Council for Human Rights (CCHR)2
January 2004 to June 2006
Case Name of Victim/s Number of Victims Date of Incident Place of Incident Alleged
Perpetrators
Source
Frustrated killing, Harassment
Rolito Boltron and members of MARBA
January 4, 2004 Hacienda Mulawin, Negros Occidental
Joseph Lacson and Blue Guards
TFN
Harassment and Destruction of Properties
Amado Amparo 1 individual January 27, 2004 Hacienda Mulawin, Negros Occidental
19 armed men, including Rodolfo Orqueza, Ronnie Salotario and Tintin Lubaton
TFN
Harassment and Illegal Demolition
Danila Sunga, Virginita Cañan and Gloria Lapi
3 individuals Hacienda Mulawin, Negros Occidental
Maria Lopez TFN
1 This document is a collation of cases documented by the task forces under CCHR namely the CCHR-Task Force Central Luzon (TFCL), CCHR-Task Force Negros (TFN) and CCHR-Task Force Mindanao (collated cases not yet included); and, the Task Force Detainees of the Philippines (TFDP), Balay, Incorporated (BALAY), Families of Victims of Involuntary Diappearance (FIND)– members of PAHRA and CCHR.
2 The Citizens’ Council for Human Rights (CCHR) is a movement of human rights and peace organizations, lawyers groups, church institutions, party-;ist groups, peoples organizations, the media and individual civil libertarians united for the defense, promotion and fulfillment of human rights in the Philippines. It is convened by the Philippine Alliance of Human Rights Advocates (PAHRA) who also serves as its secretariat.
Extra-judicial execution
Teresa Mameng, 60 yrs old
1 individual September 30, 2004 Hacienda Conchita Villanueva, Brgy Sag-ang, La Castellana, Negros Occidental
Farm Manager and hired goons of Mario Mario Villanueva
TFN
Harassment Farmer-Beneficiaries of Hacienda Minacalao
November 24, 2004 Hacienda Minacalao, Negros Occidental
Ariendador Narciso Tam, security guards
TFN
Harassment Farmer-Beneficiaries of Hacienda Minacalao
December 14, 2004 Hacienda Minacalao, Negros Occidental
Ariendador Narciso Tam, Roberto Tam, Danilo Escober, Joselito Abella and other security guards
TFN
Harassment Farmer-Beneficiaries Eusebio Cababan and Roman delos Santos
2 individuals December 29, 2004 Hacienda Minacalao, Negros Occidental
Ariendador Narciso Tam, Roberto Tam, Danilo Escober, Joselito Abella and other security guards
TFN
Frustrated Killing Farmer-Beneficiaries and FB Edgardo Cauntoy
December 29, 2004 Hacienda Minacalao, Negros Occidental
Ariendador Narciso Tam's men, Alan Plaza, Danilo Escober, Joselito Abella and Joel Masuela, Romeo Vasquez, Randy Batan, Bienvenido de los Santos and Ronilo
TFN
de los Santos
Arrest and Detention Rogelio Areglo, 54 yrs old, separated and presently residing at Brgy Rizal, Sagay City, Negros Occidental
1 individual December 31, 2004 Hacienda Minacalao, Brgy Rizal, Sagay City
Sagay city PNP, bounty Security Guard namely Romeo Vasquez, Joel Masueta, Ronilo de los Santos, Randay Batan and Alan Plaza
TFDP
Illegal Demolition Residents of Molino III, Bacoor, Cavite
300 individuals January 7, 2005 Molino III, Bacoor, Cavite
LGU, Office of the Mayor certain engineer Roberto Bunye
TFDP
Arrest and Detention Alex Araya, 35 yrs old, male, married and resident of Brgy Bagong Silang, Castilla, Sorsogon
1 individual January 9-10, 2005 Brgy Bagong Silang, Castilla, Sorsogon
PA, CAFGU, a certain Amante (PA CO), Antonio Laurenaria Jr (CAFGU), PNP, (Sgt. Conda (PNP)
TFDP
Arrest and Detention Crisanto Mateo, 24 yrs old, married and a resident of Bongabon, Nueva Ecija; Crisanto de la Cruz; Henry Vero; Joven Castillo; and Joselito Ceña
5 individuals January 26, 2005 Brgy Calaocan, Nueva Ecija and Brgy Vega, Bonganbon, Nueva Ecija
Camp Olivas and Cabanatuan Police
TFDP
Arrest and Detention Sunshine Eulalio, female, 24 yrs old, resident of Brgy Mabini, Ormoc City
1 individual January 29, 2005 Sitio Kawilan, Brgy Dumulaan, Albuera, Leyte
Elements of 19th IBPA based in Brgy. Aguiting, Kananga, Leyte
TFDP
Arrest and Detention Sarah Cano and Mutya Sabidalas
2 individuals January 29, 2005 So. Kawilan, Brgy Damulaan, Albuera, Leyte
Soldiers belonging to 19th IBPA based in brgy. Aguiting Kananga, Leyte
TFDP
Arrest and Detention Allan Onde, Ireneo Gonzales and Juarito Lanoza
3 individuals January 30, 2005 So. Panggatangan, Brgy Cabungaan, Baybay, Leyte
43rd IBPA based in Hibod-hibod, Sogod, South Leyte
TFDP
Harassment Families of Felomino Cefulan, 45 yrs old, married; Wilfredo Segotier Jr., married, 51 yrs old; and Jun Mahinay, 55 yrs old, married. All residents of Brgy Salong, Negros Occidental
3 families February 2005 Purok Mainuswagon, Sitio Plasanon, Brgy Salong, Kabankalan City
Barangay Kagawad Ken Gariando and hi goons
TFDP
Harassment Farmer-Beneficiaries February 2, 2005 Hacienda Minacalao Alleged RPAs in connivance with the incargado
TFN
Harassment and Destruction of Property
Hacienda Cambuktot Farmer-Beneficiaries
February 3 2005 or 2006?
Hacienda Cambuktot, Brgy Mansalanao, La Castellana
Seven armed men headed by Jenny Menguillo alias
TFN
Jenny Pineda
Massacre Francisco Bulane (killed), 32 yrs old, married; Padilla Bulane (killed), 29 yrs old, married; Prumencio Bulane (killed), 28 yrs old, married: wounded were Rogelio Bulane, 42 yrs old, married; Ricky Bulane, 16 yrs old, single; and Richard Bulane, 31 yrs old, married.
6 individuals (3 killed, 3 wounded)
February 8, 2005 Sitio Latil, Brgy Colonsabak, Matan-ao, Davao del Sur
50 unidentified members of 25th IBPA based in Sta. Cruz, Davao del Sur
TFDP
Arrest and Detention w/ Torture
Elison Agnes, married and resident of Brgy Hukay, Galatagan, Batangas; and Noel Uybad
2 individuals February 15, 2005 Brgy Hukay, Galatagan, Batangas
Members of 730th Combat Brigade of the Philippine Air Force
TFDP
Forced Evacuation Mangyans of Calintaan, Occidental Mindoro
300 families February 16, 2005 Sitio Tamisan, Sitio Balangabong, Sitio Tagalungan, Sitio Bangkudo, Sitio Barison, Brgy Poypoy, Calintaan, Occidental Mindoro
204th IBPA headed by Col. Ralph Villanueva
TFDP
Harassment Family of Pedro Valles Jr., 29 yrs old and resident of Brgy Lumangog, Ubay, Bohol
1 family February 19, 2005 Brgy Lumangog, Ubay, Bohol
Unidentified military men from the 15th IBPA based in brgy. Tubod, Candijay, Bohol
TFDP
Arrest and Detention w/ torture
Teodoro Fuentes and Reynaldo Espinosa
2 individuals February 23, 2005 Tumana, Marikina City
More of less 24 SWAT members of Marikina PNP
TFDP
Massacre Three Civilians Two of whom are Mangyans
3 individuals (3 killed)
March 2005 Brgy Mananao, Abra de Ilog, Occidental Mindoro
Members of the 408th PNP Regional Mobile Group
TFDP
Arrest and Detention w/ Torture
Roel Centino, 22, single, resident of Brgy Airport, Ormoc City
1 individual March 8, 2005 Sitio Kusol, Brgy Liberty, Ormoc City
Elements of 19th IBPA based in Aguiting , Kananga, Leyte headed by 2Lt. Loydangon Tondo
TFDP
Arrest and Detention Alfredo Piano, 28, married; Nicolas Grabillo, 47, married; Sosima Singson, female, 48, married; Teresita Posion, female, 39, married; Estrella Resuera, female, 46, married; Sherly Caliwan, female, 14, student;
8 individuals March 8, 2005 Purok 7, Brgy Mahayag, Ormoc City
Elements of 19th IBPA based in Aguiting , Kananga, Leyte headed by 2Lt. Loydangon Tondo
TFDP
Sherwin Llena, 7, student; and Nestor Caliwan, 9, student. All residents of Purok 7, Brgy Mahayag, Ormoc City
Arrest and Detention w/ Torture
Angelina Bisuan Ipong, 60 yrs old, female and a resident of Makilala, North Cotabato
1 individual March 8, 2005 Anastacia Mission Village, Brgy Lumbayao, Aloran, Misamis Occidental
1st Infantry Tabak Division based in Pulacan, Labangan, Zamboanga del Sur, Elements of Southern Command based in Zamboanga City
TFDP
Arrest and Detention Modesto Estopido, 50 yrs old, married and a resident of Brgy Indaluyan, Igbaras, Iloilo
1 individual May 8, 2005 Brgy Indaluyan, Igbaras, Iloilo
17 members of 12th IBPA led by Domingo Pascual
TFDP
Arrest and Detention Alfredo Piano, 28, married; Nicolas Grabillo, 47, married; Sosima Singson, female, 48, married; Teresita Posion, female, 39, married; Estrella Resuera, female, 46, married; Sherly Caliwan,
8 individuals March 8, 2005 Purok 7, Brgy Mahayag, Ormoc City
Elements of 19th IBPA base in Aguiting, Kananga, Leyte
TFDP
female, 14, student; Sherwin Llena, 7, student; and Nestor Caliwan, 9, student. All residents of Purok 7, Brgy Mahayag, Ormoc City
Violent Dispersal of Protest
Residents of Manicani Island
70 individuals March 9, 2005 Manicani Island, Guiuan, Eastern Samar
30 policemen headed by Inspector Sam Padilla, Gen. Dionisio Coloma, PNP Director Region 8, Hinatuan Mining Corporation
TFDP
Extra-judicial execution
Romeo Sanchez of Cabaroan, San Fernando, La Union
1 individual March 9, 2005 3rd Kayang St., Baguio City
Believed to be members of ISAFP
TFDP
Massacre, extrajudicial execution w/ torture
Massacre of Detainees at Bicutan Jail
36 individuals (26 killed, 3 wounded & 7 tortured)
March 15, 2005 Metro Manila District Jail, Camp Bagong Diwa, Bicutan
PNP-Special Action Force (SAF)
TFDP
Arrest and Detention Felix Pagulayan, 26 yrs old; Joseph de los Santos
2 individuals March 24, 2005 Sitio Capigtigan, Gattaran, Cagayan
About 5o members of 17th IBPA and 30 members of Scout Rangers led by a Lt. Borja and Sgts. Agustin and Dupani
TFDP
Harassment Staff and Members of Panay Rural Development Center Inc. (PRDCI)
1 organization March 28, 2005 Brgy Dala, Mina, Iloilo city
Members of Mina PNP led by Police Chief Inspector Petronila Navales
TFDP
Arrest and Detention w/ Torture w/ Disappearance
Andreano Otida, 39, married with 5 children; Joseph Otida, 24 yrs old, single; Malaquias Sampan, 45 yrs old, married with 6 children; and Joshua Bustillo, 28, married with three children. All are residents of Brgy Langtud, Laak, Compostela Valley
4 individuals April 1, 2005 Sitio Binagyo, Brgy Kilagting, Laak, Compostela Valley
Elements of 60th IBPA based at Doña Andrea, Asuncion, Davao del Norte led by Lt. Oscar Blanza
TFDP
Arrest and Detention Rogelio Taborete, 37 yrs old, married and a resident of Purok Tadtad, Brgy Balingasag, Bago City, Negros Occidental
1 individual April 1, 2005 Purok Tadtad, Brgy Balingasag, Bago City, Negros Occidental
Bago City PNP led by SPO4 Romanillos
TFDP
Displacement Families of Atis in Boracay Island
42 Families April 3, 2005 Sitio Bolabog, Brgy Balabag, Boracay Island, Malay, Aklan
Local Government Unit
TFDP
Harassment Residentf of 9 barangays in Calbiga, Western Samar
9 barangays April 4, 7 & 18, 2005 9 barangays in Calbiga, Western Samar
Military elements TFDP
Frustrated Killing w/ harassment
Oscar Turla Jr 1 individual April 6, 2005 Brgy. Kawayan, Catarman, Northern Samar
Unidentified military men
TFDP
Illegal Demolition w/ Arrest and detention
Families residing at Pier 18 Vitas, Tondo, Manila
100 families (2 arrested)
April 11, 2005 Pier 8 R10 Vitas, Tondo, Manila
Combined forces of Task Force Kalinisan and Park Development office and PNP under the command of Capt. Tamaro
TFDP
Arrest and Detention Apolinario P. Zara, 26 yrs old, married, fish vendor and resident of Brgy Cabuyao, Padre Burgos, Quezon
1 individual April 12, 2005 Brgy Lagundi, Morong, Rizal
2nd IBPA, 76th IBPA, PNP Quezon and Rizal, and CIDG
TFDP
Extra –judicial execution
Edwin Bargamento 1 individual April 13, 2005 Hacienda Emma, Brgy. Tortosa, Manapla, Negros Occidental
Unidentified members of military
TFDP
Frustrated Massacre Alfredo Davis (killed) and his wife Imelda (wounded)
2 individuals (1 killed, 1 wounded)
April 15, 2005 Sitio San Vicente, Mahaplag, Leyte
2 unidentified men believed to be military
TFDP
Forced Evacuation w/ Harassment
Residents of Calbiga, Samar
900 individuals April 2005 to May 11, 2005
Calbiga, Samar 8th !D under the command of Gen. Jovito Palparan
TFDP
Disappearance Narciso Parani, 45 yrs old and Jovito Velasco, 30 yrs old
2 individuals April 22, 2005 Brgy Sinantan, Calbayog City
Elements of 63rd IBPA based in Jamorawon, Calbayog City
TFDP
Extra-judicial execution
Sosimo Teorima Jr., 63 yrs old, resident of Linag-asan, Hilamonan, Kabankalan City, Negros Occidental
1 inidividual April 26, 2005 Linag-asan, Hilamonan, Kabankalan City, Negros Occidental
Unidentified fully uniformed armed men
TFDP
Torture Larry Talaban, 29 yrs old, John Talaban, 20 yrs old and John S. Labrador, all of hacienda Guinsan-ang I, Brgy Hawaiian, Silay City
3 individuals May 3, 2005 Malago River, boundary of EB Magalona and Silay City, Negros Occidental
Members of Regional Mobile Group namely: PO1 Alan Deldo, Salvador Cordero, Cesar Espinosa
TFDP
Arrest and Detention Salome Esquerra, female, 30 yrs old, married and resident of Latangan, Mulanay, Quezon; Leng Jucutan, female, 43 yrs old, single and
3 individuals May 4, 2005 Brgy. Quinalin Ilaya, Calauag, Quezon
Members of 76th IBPA
TFDP
resident of Brgy Uno, Calamba; and Sherlita Leocario, female, 20 yrs old, single and resident of Brgy Sta. Elena, Camarines Sur
Arrest and Detention w/ torture and disappearance
Junrey Cata, 18 yrs old, single and a resident of Magkahunao, Buhisan, San Agustin, Surigao del Sur
1 individual May 4, 2005 Sitio Magkahunao, Buhisan, San Agustin, Surigao del Sur
Members of the 58th IBPA
TFDP
Arrest and Detention w/ torture and disappearance
Junrey Casil, 17 yrs old, single; Ranly Casil, 13 yrs old, single. All are residents of Andap Buhisan, San Agustin, Surigao del Sur
2 individuals May 4, 2005 Andap, Buhisan, San Agustin, Surigao del Sur
Members of 58th IBPA
TFDP
Disappearance Joel Amahan, 30 yrs old, married and a resident of Magkahunao, Buhisan, San Agustin, Surigao del
4 individuals May 7, 2005 Andap, Buhisan, San Agustin, Surigao del Sur
Members of the 58th IBPA
TFDP
Sur; Lolong Casil, married, farmer and a resident of Magkahunao, Buhisan, San Agustin, Surigao del Sur ; Arnulfo Casil, 42, married and a resident of Andap, San Agustin, Surigao del Sur; and Lowi Casil, 19 yrs old, single and a resident of Magkahunao, Buhisan, San Agustin, Surigao del Sur
Extra-judicial execution
Eddie Dimaano, 49 yrs old, married
1 individual May 19, 2005 Brgy Tambo, Pamplona, Camarines Sur
Members Civilian Armed Forces Geographical Unit (CAFGU)
TFDP
Harassment Owner and workers of All Ways Printing
5 individuals June 2, 2005 No. 74-A Molave St., Project 3, Quezon City
Nine NBI agents TFDP
Harassment Members of Hacienda Alma Farmworkers Association
1 individual June 3, 2005 Hacienda Alma, Brgy Cansilayan, Negros Occidental
Management of Philippine Rice Research Institure (PhilRice) and its
TFDP
(HAFWA) hired blue guards
Harassment Families of Delfin Dayap, Reynante Carbaquil and Felecita Alibo, all residents of Tampalon, Kabankalan City, Negros Occidental
3 families June 4, 2005 Tampalon, Kabankalan City, Negros Occidental
Members of the 61st IB headed by 2Lt. Abella under the command of Lt. Col. Norman Marcos Flores
TFDP
Arrest and Detention w/ disappearance
Joemarie Jusmaparan, male, 21 yrs old, single and a resident of Tampalon, Kabankalan City, Negros Occidental
1 individual June 4, 2005 Tampalon, Kabankalan City, Negros Occidental
Members of the 61st IB headed by 2Lt. Abella under the command of Lt. Col. Norman Marcos Flores
TFDP
Arrest and Detention Reynante Carbaquil, male, 46 yrs old, married and resident of Tampalon, Kabankalan City, Negros Occidental
1 individual June 4, 2005 Tampalon, Kabankalan City, Negros Occidental
Members of the 61st IB headed by 2Lt. Abella under the command of Lt. Col. Norman Marcos Flores
TFDP
Harassment Emily Hermoso, female and resident of Purok Lagsawon, Brgy Lumbia, Cauayan, Negros Occidental
1 individual June 4, 2005 Purok Lagsawon, Brgy Lumbia, Cauayan, Negros Occidental
Members of 61st IB, under the command of Lt. Col. Norman Marcos Flores
TFDP
Harassment Members of Sugar Workers Alliance Negros
4 individuals June 10, 2005 Department of Agrarian Reform Provincial Office, Bacolod City
Department of Agrarian Reform guards
TFDP
Arrest and Detention w/ torture
Elvis Basada, 21 yrs old, single and resident of Daligan, Calbiga, Western Samar
1 individual June 10, 2005 Brgy Polangi, Calbiga, Western Samar
Elements from 62nd IBPA based in Brgy. Daligan, Calbiga, Samar
TFDP
Arrest and Detention w/ Torture, Killing,
Alvin Yandan, Reynaldo Betonio, Rolando Marzan and Ricardo Flores (killed0
4 individuals (3 arrested/tortured, 1 killed)
June 12, 2005 Brgy Saging, Dinalupihan, Bataan
Elements of Bataan Regional Police Force, PNP-Hermosa and 24th IBPA
TFDP
Arrest and Detention Rodel Badong, Rolando Guevarra and Carmen Balagtas
3 individuals June 14, 2005 Kalayaan Ave., Cor. Matalino St., Brgy Central, Quezon City
Quezon City PNP Mobile Patrol Unit
TFDP
Arrest and Detention w/ torture
Elmer Osila, 45 yrs old, male, married and resident of Brgy Balolo, Guinobatan, Albay
1 individual June 18, 2005 Brgy Ilolowan, Guinobatan, Albay
Members of the 65th Infantry Battalion (IB), Philippine Army (PA)
TFDP
Arrest and Detention Benjie Lastimosa 1 individual June 18, 2005 Gaisano Mall, Butuan City, Agusan del Norte
Members of 401st Infantry Division of PA, led by BGen. Rogelio Rosete
TFDP
Forced Evacuation Dumagat families from Sitio Malatunglan, Brgy Sablang, Gen. Nakar, Quezon
30 families June 27, 2005 Sitio Malatunglan, Brgy Sablang, Gen. Nakar, Quezon
Members of Charlie company, 16th IB PA
TFDP
Arrest and Detention Jaime O. Gumaat, 33 yrs old, married, farmer with two children and a resident of Brgy Cahayag, Tudela, Misamis Occidental; Meliton Gomonod, 35 yrs old, motor driver and farmer, married with two children and a councilor of Brgy Cahayag, Tudela, Misamis Occidental
2 individuals July 1, 2005 Brgy Cahayag, Tudela, Misamis Occidental
Joint Forced of 10th IBPA Charlie Coy led by Lt. Guiambangan and Lt. Rosalitos and the RMG-X under PSI Francis Encinareal based in Oroquieta City
TFDP
Arrest and Detention w/ torture
Jimmy Estangco Jr., 28 yrs old, male, married and a resident of So. Badajos, Brgy. Kawayan Uno, San Francisco, Quezon
1 individual July 10, 2005 Sitio Madigaa, Brgy Inabuhan, San Francisco, Quezon
Members of the 74th Infantry Battalion (IB), Bravo Company, Philippine Army
TFDP
Arrest and Detention Charlita Nalzaro, 8 individuals (6 July 11, 2005 Brgy Langub, Elements of 10th TFDP
w/ killing female, 18 yrs old, single; Rose Macalisang, female, 18 yrs old, single; Lito Tumagna, 22 yrs old, single; Rovel Teves, 23 yrs old, single; Allan Maninantan, 19 yrs old, single; Christopher Malolot, 19 yrs old, single; Antonio Ligutom (killed); Richard (killed)
individuals arrested, 2 killed)
Calamba, Misamis Occidental
IBPA based in Upper Bautista, Sapang Dalaga
Violent Dispersal of Protest
Del Blanco, Jaylord Casperon, Roger Inocando, Jonas Ancheta, Michael Carotillo, Roxanne Magboo and Raymond Alcoriza
7 individuals July 12, 2005 DAR National Office, Memorial Circle, Quezon City
Security guards/employees of the Department of Agrarian Reform
TFDP
Forced Evacuation Residents of Basey, Samar
630 families July 14-26, 2005 Basey, Samar 803rd IBPA, 8th ID under Gen> Jovito Palparan
TFDP
Frustrated killing Toriano Dalumatan (wounded), 33 yrs old, married; Jomar
2 individuals (1 wounded)
July 23, 2005 Sitio Talambato, Brgy Asbang, Matan-ao, Davao del Sur
Elements of the 25th IBPA and the Scout Rangers
TFDP
Dalumatan, 16 yrs old, single. All residents of Sitio Talambato, Brgy Asbang, Matan-ao, Davao del Sur
Violent Dispersal of Protest
Members of Sanlakas, Padayon, KPD and Kalayaan
500 individuals July 24, 2005 St. Peter Church, Commonwealth Ave., Quezon City
Central Police District-PNP
TFDP
Arrest and Detention Edwin Estopace, 36 yrs old, male, farm worker and resident of Brgy Cagsie I, Mauban, Quezon
1 individuals July 29, 2005 Brgy Cagsie I, Mauban, Queozn
Members of Philippine National Police (PNP)-Mauban, Quezon
TFDP
Harassment Members of Atlas Fertilizers Corporation Agricultural Farm Beneficiaries Association (AFCAFBA)
236 families August 1, 2005 Brgy Supang, Buenavista, Guimaras
Atlas Fertilizers Corporation, Philphos Employees Cooperative, Albertito Lopez owner of Guimaras Land Inc (GLI)
TFDP
Arrest and Detention Romeo Capalla 1 individual August 3, 2005 Brgy San Nicholas, Oton, Iloilo
RIID 6 and Task Force Panay, Iloilo Police Provincial office and Intelligence Task Force Unit of the
TFDP
Philippine Army
Violent Dispersal of Protest
Lorenzo Mopada, Jonathan Tingson, Alvin Aniban, Reagan Magbanua, Arturo Tical and Editho Tizon
6 individuals August 4, 2005 CMA Cleaning Products Compound, Brgy Feliza, Bacolod City
Members of the City Mobile Group and Police Precinct 10 of Bacolod City
TFDP
Arrest and Detention w/ Killing
Anselmo Floren, Junel Sumadel, Ferdinand Baroy, Delia Jalalon, Jessie Casanes and Placian Sarajena (killed)
6 individuals (5 individuals arrested, 1 killed)
August 8, 2005 Brgy Prensa, Tangub City
Elements of the 1st IBPA based at barangay Bintana, Tangub City under the command of 1st Lt. Caayon
TFDP
Arrest and Detention Fernando Baldomero, 56 yrs old, married and a resident of Sta. Cruz, Bigaa, Lezo
1 individual August 18, 2005 41 Osmena Ave., Estancia, Kalibo, Aklan
Kalibo PNP TFDP
Arrest and Detention Isa Siddik, 52 yrs old, resident of Brgy Fatima, Gen. Santos City
1 individual August 18, 2005 Brgy Labuan, Zamboanga City
PNP elements stationed in
Zamboanga City
TFDP
Extra-judicial execution
Atty. Norman Bocar 1 individual September 1, 2005 Borongan, Eastern Samar
Unidentified armed men believed to be military
TFDP
Arrest and Detention Romeo Moral 4 individuals (2 September 2, 2005 Sitio Bisa, Brgy Elements of the 38th TFDP
w/ torture (tortured), 33 yrs old, married; Daniel Gusanan, 44 yrs old, married; Jimmy Gusanan, 20 yrs old, single; Roderick Amante (tortured), 27 yrs old, single. All residents of Sitio Bisa, Brgy Sinapulan, Columbio, Sultan Kudarat
tortured) Sinapulan, Columbio, Sultan Kudarat
and 39th IBPA
Killing w/ violent dispersal of protest
Teotimo Dante, 46 yrs old (killed); wounded were Teody Dapac, 25 yrs old; Eliseo Aranda, 40 yrs old; Dante Cabardo, 35 yrs old; Leo Diego
5 individuals ( 1 killed, 4 wounded)
September 13, 2005 86 Gen. Luis St., Kaybiga, Caloocan City
8 Security guards of Marban Security Agency
TFDP
Illegal Demolition Amelita Trinidad's family
1 family September 30, 2005 Brgy Southside, C-5, Taguig
Anti-squatting team of Taguig City
TFDP
Disappearance Tomas Paras, 47 yrs old
1 individual October 13, 2005 Barrio Site, Brgy Palili, Samal, Bataan
SSgt. Elizardo Betty of the 24th IBPA and members of the 24th IBPA
TFCL
Violent Dispersal of Protest
Members of Kilusang Makabansang
600 individuals October 14, 2005 San Sebastian College, C. M. Recto,
Manila Police District
TFDP
Ekonomiya Manila
Arrest and Detention Rolando Taosic, 22 yrs old, single and a resident of Brgy 3, Monkayo, Compostela Valley
1 individual October 16, 2005 Pasian, Monkayo, Compostela Valley
Members of 28th IBPA
TFDP
Arrest and Detention Medardo Anyag, single, 43 yrs old, farmer and a resident of Brgy Mauswagon, Calamba, Misamis Occidental
1 individual October 18, 2005 Brgy Mauswagon, Calamba, Misamis Occidental
Elements of 10th IBPA based in Brgy Sibulan, Plaridel, Misamis Occidental
TFDP
Arrest and Detention Indanan Abubakar, 38 yrs old and a resident of Noynoyan, Zamboanga del Norte
1 individual October 22, 2005 Public Market, Siocon, Zamboanga del Norte
Composite elements of PNP and 4th IBPA at Siocon, Zamboanga del Norte
TFDP
Harassment Officers and Members of MAKABAYAN-Central
October 27, 2005 Marisol, Angeles, Pampanga
Two Unidentified Armed Men
TFCL
Arrest and Detention Hairon Hassan, 39 yrs old, resident of Sahaya village, Siraway, Zamboanga del Norte; Abdul Abundol, 44 yrs old
3 individuals November 12, 2005 Checkpoint, Brgy Mercedez, Zamboanga City
Composite Elements of PNP and ISAFP under the command of Certain Maj. Kemodo
TFDP
and a resident of Brgy Taluksanay, Zamboanga City; Mamarin Pilay, 43 yrs old and a resident of Brgy Lakiki, Sibuco, Zamboanga del Norte
Extra-judicial execution
Irma 'Kathy' Alcantara, 48 yrs old
1 individual December 5, 2005 Abucay County Resort, Abucay, Bataan
Two unidentified gunmen riding a motorcycle
TFCL
Disappearance Perseus Geagoni, married, and resident of Brgy Zone 4, Talisay City, Negros Occidental
1 individual December 5, 2005 Brgy Zone 4, Talisay City, Negros Occidental
A certain 1st Lt. Clarence Guinto and a certain Maj. Quiachon
TFDP
Harassment SMART Workers 2,700 individuals December 13, 2005 Smart Short Philippines Inc., at Clark Development Center in Clark, Angeles, Pampanga
CDC Security TFCL
Harassment Workers of Conquest 300 individuals December 16, 2005 Conquest Philippines Inc., inside Clark Development Center (CDC)
CDC security TFCL
Extra-judicial Allan Atillano 1 individual December 28, 2005 Brgy Proper, Caridad, Two unidentified TFDP
execution Villacencio, 42 yrs old married and resident of Brgy Proper, Caridad, Tuburan, Cebu
Tuburan, Cebu motorcycle riding men
Arrest and Detention Kurais Talisanan, 31 yrs old, resident of Brgy Nala, Sibuco, Zamboanga del Norte
1 individual December 29, 2006 Port Area, Zamboanga City
Joint elements of 9th Regional Maritime Office and Task Force Zamboanga based in Zamboanga City
TFDP
Arrest and Detention Teodoro Sericon 1 individual January 2006 Brgy Sabang, Danao City
Elements of PNP from Danao PNP headquater
TFDP
Extra-judicial execution
Antonio Adriales, male, 60 yrs old
1 individual January 10, 2006 Brgy San Isidro, Laug, Mexico, Pampanga
2 unidentified men TFCL
Arrest and Detention and attempted killing
Mente Almonte, 20 yrs old, single and a resident of Brgy San Jose, Medina, Misamis Oriental
1 individual January 14, 2006 Balingasag, Misamis Oriental
Members of 8th IBPA, 4th ID, identified as Sgt. Emeripos Babuyo and Pfc. Jessie BAilo
TFDP
Arrest and Detention w/ Torture
Emmanuel Olinan Saguinlao, 24 yrs old, single and a resident of Sitio Looc, Brgy
1 individual January 14, 2006 Balingasag, Misamis Oriental
Combined elements of poliece and military under the 8th IBPA
TFDP
Solana, Jasaan, Misamis Oriental
Arrest and Detention Alan Mancing, 36 yrs old, farmer, married and resident of Brgy Balugo, Capoocan, leyte
1 individual January 19, 2006 Brgy Pinamupuan, Carigara, Leyte
SPO2 Alejandro Paduga based in PNP-Carigara, Leyte
TFDP
Arrest and Detention Eddie Amper, 45 yrs old, married and resident of Brgy San Isidro, Bais City
1 individual January 26, 2006 San Isidro, Bais City Combined team of 61st IBPA and PNP-Mabinay
TFDP
Attempted Killing Marlon C. Maspat, 27 yrs old
1 individual January 31, 2006 Brgy Sta. Monica, San Simon, Pampanga
Oscar Sese Romero and Michael Arsenio (members of Batu Brothers group)
TFCL
Arrest and Detention w/ harassment
Elvie Apolona, male, 32 yrs old, married and resident of Diatagon, Lianga, Surigao del Sur
1 individual February 10, 2006 Butuan City Joint elements of RIID/R2, Police regional office 13, 42nd MICO, 4th IBPA and Intelligence Platoon from 36th IBPA led by Col. Wilfredo Flores Reyes, Police superintendent, DSC, OIC, RIID, PRO XII
TFDP
Extra-judicial execution
Audie Lucero, 19 yrs old and resident of Brgy Daang Bago, Samal, Bataan
1 individula February 13, 2006 Barangay Capitangan, Balanga
Elements of 24th IBPA and Lubao Police
TFCL
Harassment Farm Beneficiaries belonging to Task Force Mapalad
42 members February 16, 2006 and May 16, 2006
Hacienda Dorotea, Brgy Kapitan Ramon, Silay city
DALO Members and Armed men Allegedly belonging to Revolutionary Proletariat Army
TFN
Violent Dispersal of Protest and Arrest and Detention
Members of Laban ng Masa
20,000 individuals (26 arrested)
February 24, 2006 EDSA-Santolan, Quezon City
CIDG-PNP TFDP
Arrest and Detention w/ torture
Ian Jay Cesar, 23 yrs old, single and a resident of Maa, Davao City
1 individual February 27, 2006 Brgy Bitalig, Bansalan, Davao del Sur
Members of PNP led by SPO4 Raul E. Ramirez and SPO1 Reynaldo F. Albasin of Bansalan Police Station
TFDP
Harassment Members of Zone One Tondo Organization at Phasse-4, Towerville subdivision, Bulacan
100 individuals February 28, 2006 Phase 4-A, Towerville Subdivision, Bulacan
Members of 56th IBPA, 7th ID under the command of Maj. Gen. Jovito Palparan
TFDP
Extra-judicial execution
Vicente B. Denila, 56 yrs old, married with ten children and
1 individual March 27, 2006 Sitio Cansuy-ong, Brgy Novallas, tanjay City, Negros Oriental
Two unidentified armed men
TFDP
resident of Sitio Cansuy-ong, Brgy Novallas, tanjay City, Negros Oriental
Harassment Hacienda Cambuktot Farmer-Beneficiaries
March 28, 2006 Hacienda Cambuktot, Brgy Mansalanao, La Castellana
Romulo Ellanao TFN
Arrest and Detention Samuel Lagulao, 53 yrs old, married and resident of Roxas City, Capiz
1 individual April 10, 2006 Iloilo Mission Hospital, Iloilo City
Group of Regional Intelligence and Investigation Division led by Col. Maghari
TFDP
Extra-judicial execution
Rico Adeva, 39, married and a resident of Hacienda Fuego II, Brgy Bagtic, Silay City, Negros Occidental
1 individual April 15, 2006 Hacienda Fuego II, Brgy Bagtic, Silay City, Negros Occidental
Three unidentified armed men
TFDP
Arrest and Detention Junar Navarro Cadornigara
1 individual April 20, 2006 Calamba City Members of Military Intelligence Group 4 (MIG 4)
TFDP
Extra-judicial execution
Porfirio Maglasang Jr., 48 yrs old, married with 9 children and resident of Sitio Caraan, Brgy
1 individual April 22, 2006 Sitio Caraan, Brgy Tampalon, Kabankalan City, Negros Occidental
Three unidentified armed men
TFDP
Tampalon, Kabankalan City, Negros Occidental
Harassment and attempted killing
Antonio Magsucang 1 individual April 22, 2006; May 15 and 19, 2006
Hacienda Hulbo Unidentified gunmen TFN
Arrest and Detention Riel Custodio, Axel Alejandro Pinpin, Enrico Ybañez, Michael Masayes and Arístides Sarmiento
5 individuals April 28, 2006 Brgy Sangay, Tagaytay City
Members of PNP-Calabarzon
TFDP
Harassment Farm beneficiaries of Hacienda Adoracion
2004 to present Hacienda Adoración, Ramon, Silay City
Mariano Locsin and certain Bustamante
TFN
Harassment Farm workers of Intrade Corporation
May 8, 2006 Hacienda Progreso, Brgy Ramon, Silay City
Intrade Corporation Management under Marivic Yusay and Henry Villanueva
TFN
Extra-judicial execution
Mario Domingo, 35 yrs old, president of Hacienda Cambuktot Agrarian Reform Beneficiaries Association (HACARBA)
1 individual May 17, 2006 Hacienda Cambuktot, Brgy Mansalanao, La Castellana
Romulo Ellano, Eduardo Sevillano, Eric Fernandez, Eddie Samillano, Ramonito Osano, Ferry Minguilio and 10 john does
TFN
Harassment Residents of Mexico, Pampanga
11 barangays October 2004 up to present
Mexico, Pampanga 69th IBPA TFCL
Notes on Internal Displacement in the Philippines
Prepared by the
Balay Rehabilitation CenterJune 2006
The involuntary movement of civilians from their homes and farms continue to blot the human rights landscape in the Philippines. At the start of the year, a significant number of internally displaced persons (IDPs) – estimated at 60,000 people – still remain displaced throughout Mindanao.. This figure includes people who were uprooted by the 2000 and 2003 wars and who are reluctant to return to areas where frequent skirmishes threaten their safety, as well as people who are still waiting for the government to help them rebuild homes and livelihoods destroyed during the conflict.3
While the number of skirmishes in the southern island of Mindanao has declined due to the ceasefire declared by the Moro Islamic Liberation Front (MILF) and the government three years ago, military operations against the communist New People’s Army (NPA) and the Abu Sayyaf Group have continue to poise a threat to human security.
It appears likely that internal displacement will persist despite the optimism expressed by the government panel negotiating with the MILF that guns will be silenced in Mindanao soon. This is indicated by the public pronouncement of National Security Adviser Norberto Gonzales that it is futile to pursue peace negotiation with the NPA because the rebels continue to bear arms (Inquirer, 6/9/06).
The government and the National Democratic Front (NDF) have agreed to observe the humanitarian rules of combat and signed an accord to this effect more than a decade ago. However, the rebel group has rejected calls for a ceasefire, and the military went after the guerillas who operates in civilian communities. Not long after, the government accused the NPA of targeting non-military facilities, such as commercial communication towers, in its tactical offensives. With the government accusing the NPA of terrorism, the rebels declined to attend peace negotiations. With the suspension of the peace talks the accord on the IHL seemed to be relegated
3 In 2005, more than 160,000 people have reportedly been displaced in the country due to clashes between the military and different rebel groups and the government’s anti-terrorism campaigns. The estimate is taken from various sources compiled by the Geneva-based International Displacement Monitoring Center (IDMC).
on the sidelines. Meanwhile, a comprehensive piece of legislation is yet to be passed by government to formally secure civilians caught in the midst of armed conflict.
Balay has noted of the following displacement events from February to May this year:
● Some 3,000 families fled to escape clashes between government troops and communist rebels in Sta. Ignacia, Tarlac, The alleged military operation was attributed to Col. Ricardo Garcia – chief of Army 702 Infantry Brigade and Lt. Col. Gregory Cayetano – Commander 71st Infantry Battalion (Inquirer. 2/3/06)
● Around 198 families or 1,188 persons from Barangay Hagbay in San jose de Buan town and also from Barangays San Andres, Buri, Sto. Nino in the town of Mationg where compelled to evacuate at the height of military actions against the NPA in those areas. The troops were reportedly from the Army’s 34th Infantry Battalion led by Col. Glorvida Dida based in San Jorge town. (Inquirer, 3/22/ 06)
● An estimated 50 armed men attacked Brgy. Tugal Midsayap in North Cotabato which forced around 100 civilians, mostly women and children, to flee. The attack came three days after armed men killed the barangay chair, Tubog Pulalong, allegedly a former MILF field (Inquirer, 4/20/06)
● The government’s campaign to crush the Abu Sayyaf Group in Sulu has reportedly prevented more than 4,000 from returning home in 4 villages in Patikul town , namely: Brgys. Kabuntakan, Kandabal, Maligoy, Darayan since 2000. The presence of marine soldiers reportedly has brought fear to displaced villagers (Inquirer, 5 / 2/06)
● Hundreds of indigenous Agta families are being uprooted from their mountainous abode in the Sierra Madre. According to Nap Bundichom president of the Agta association known as Adhikain ng mga grupong Taong Katutubo na Nagtatanggol sa Lupang Ninuno, the military has been suspecting them of offering their settlements as sanctuaries to rebels especially during military operations (Inquirer, 5 /8/06).
The internally displaced persons (IDPs) are usually poor and uneducated peasants as well as indigenous people fleeing their homes for fear of being caught in the crossfire or after being ordered to leave by the military due to counter-insurgency operations. From 2000 to 2005, the vast majority of the displaced are Muslims in Central Mindanao, a reflection of the overall ethnic composition of the areas affected by fighting.4
4 The vast majority of the IDPs are located in the Autonomous Region for Muslim Mindanao (ARMM). During the fighting in February 2003 that displaced more than 400,000 people, the areas most affected by fighting and displacement were the provinces of Maguindanao, North Cotabato, Sultan Kudarat, Lanao Del Sur and Lanao del Norte in central and western Mindanao During 2005, most of the episodic displacements took place in the same provinces sometimes affecting the same communities as in 2000 and 2003
By the second half of 2005, the military response to the rise in tactical offensives of the NPA had uprooted an estimated at 15,000 individuals in various parts of the country, which indicate a nationwide trend as shown in the following details:5.
■ In Surigao del Sur province in north-eastern Mindanao an estimated 4,000 people fled military operations conducted against NPA rebels last May (DSWD, 2005)
■ 300 families from the village of Mabini, Maglilinab in Basey, Samar sought temporary shelter in the town’s gymnasium until the military operations of the 46th Infantry Brigade under Lt. Col. Manuel Ramos against the NPA subsided.(Inquirer, 7/23/05)
■ In San Luis, Aurora Province 1,400 families evacuated due to military operations against the NPA. Reports said their communities were bombed, their food supplies were blocked, and their movements restricted by members of the 48th Infantry Battalion under Lt. Col. Joselito Kakilala. Some residents of Brgy. Dimanayut and Dicapinisan moved to the town of Dingalan for safety, but others were reportedly not allowed to go by the soldiers (Inquirer, 10/8/05).
■ Some 800 families from the villages of San Mateo, Antonino, Mangahan and Bungoy in the town of Dolores, Quezon fled their homes in November for fear of being caught in the crossfire between communist guerillas and government soldiers. They sought temporary shelter in the church and town hall Philippine (Inquirer, 11/24/05).
■ More than 5,000 evacuees from the towns of Dolores, Candelaria, and Tiaong in Quezon province left their homes in November as the military went after a large number of NPA fighters who reportedly sabotaged a telecommunication tower earlier. (Inquirer, 11/25 /05)
While these figures may appear lower compared to the 400,000 civilians displaced in the height of the military action against the MILF in 2003, they are indicative that the toll of armed conflict on the rights of civilians remain a big challenge for human rights advocates, peace promoters, development and humanitarian agencies in and out of government alike.
Most displacements within the year have been short-term with people returning after a few days or weeks. The same trend has been observable last year with the exception of the displacement in Sulu where a military attack on an MNLF stronghold lasted for three months, hitting hard the towns of Panamao and Indanan.6
5 The figures were taken by Balay from reports of the Philippine Daily Inquirer from July to November 2005..6 Global IDP Project, 15 September 2005, Main conflict-induced displacement incidents in the Philippines during 2005
Population at risks
Displaced women and children were among those most directly and adversely affected by the violence and displacement. Conditions in evacuation centers in Sulu were generally described as inadequate, with insufficient food, poor medical facilities and sanitation, resulting in health risks for the most vulnerable (Mindanews, 2/19/05)
Prolonged stays in the evacuation centers tend to expose displaced children – reported to constitute 60 to 70 per cent of the IDP population – to ailments such as flu, skin disease, coughing, measles, diarrhea and typhoid fever (NDU, 2004) .(At the end of August 2005, three children staying in evacuation centers in Guindulongan, Maguindanao province, reportedly died as a result of diarrhea (Mindanews, 9/2/05)
Psychosocial trauma also hound children exposed to fighting. Young kids in Dolores and Tiaong in Quezon where soldiers and NPA guerillas had a running battle last year have shown signs of distress and tend to cry a lot every time they hear loud noises. Many of them were unable to return to school due to fear of renewed hostilities7.
During displacement, roles of family members tend to be altered. Faced with limited authority and great dependency, men tend to show signs of depression and frustration which sometimes result in domestic violence8.
Promoting a framework for national responsibility
The United Nations has repeatedly affirmed that protection against arbitrary displacement is a fundamental human rights. The UN Guiding Principles on Internal Displacement (UNGPID) which sets the standard for humanitarian protection has reminded parties in conflict, particularly governments, that protection of civilians against arbitrary displacement exists in times of war. As a general rule, parties in conflict are prohibited from forcing civilians to move. If displacement is justified and must really occur, the affected communities must be adequately informed of the reasons for their displacement, and that all options to avoid their forcible exodus are to be explored.
It is well recognized and often emphasized that because internally displaced persons remain within their country, they should, in accordance with established principles of international law, enjoy the protection and assistance of their own governments. Indeed, governments regularly insist that they have the primary responsibility for ensuring the security and welfare of their internally displaced populations. That responsibility for protecting and assisting the internally displaced
7 Based on reports of QUARRDS, a farmer’s organization whose members are among those displaced by the armed conflict in Quezon in November 2005.8 World Bank ( 2005), Addressing Gender in Conflict and Post-Conflict Situations in the Philippines
first and foremost with their national authorities is a core concept reflected in the United Nations Guiding Principles on Internal Displacement (UNGPID) which sets forth the rights of IDPs and the obligations of governments towards them, and also is a central tenet guiding international and regional approaches to internal displacement.
But what, concretely, does national responsibility towards IDPs mean? How can it be measured? Promoted? Reinforced? Supported?
These are questions that are critical to address if national responsibility for IDPs is to be realized. Measurable indicators or benchmarks are needed to provide guidance to government in discharging this responsibility and as a basis for assessing whether it is being exercised. To this end, Brookings Institution-Bern Project on Internal Displacement which provides policy recommendations to the office of the UN Representative on Internally Displaced Persons has come out with a Framework for National Responsibility which sets forth benchmarks for addressing international displacement.
1. Prevent displacement and minimize its adverse effects - Preventive strategies, including cultivating an environment of respect for human rights and International humanitarian law as well as developing early warning and rapid response mechanism to protect populations under threat, are critical for governments to undertake.
2. Raise national awareness of the problem – When internal displacement does occur, a government’s acknowledgement, including public pronouncement, of the existence of the problem on its territory and on its responsibility to address it is an essential step towards an effective national response. It also requires building a national consensus around the issue, promoting national solidarity with the displaced, and making efforts to address the crisis a national priority.
3. Data collection – Credible information on the number, location, and conditions of the internally displaced persons is essential in designing effective policies and programs to address their needs and protect their rights. Data should be disaggregated by age, gender, ethnicity, physical conditions and other key indicators so that the needs of a particular group of IDPs can be adequately addressed. Information gathering must be geared to protecting and assisting them data collection should not put additional strain on the IDPs; neither should it be done in a manner that is not culturally-sensitive and tends to compromise their security.
4. Trainings on the rights IDPs. – Government officials must be made aware of the rights of the displaced. This is essential in for ensuring that they know their responsibilities for protecting and assisting the internally displaced.
5. Create a national legal framework – In countries all over the world, the adoption of legislation on internal displacement has proved valuable in defining IDPs, setting forth their rights, and establishing the obligations of governments towards them. Another approach is to review and analyze existing national legislations in terms of its compatibility with the Guiding Principles on Internal Displacement and to revise legal and administrative regulations accordingly.
6. Develop a national policy on internal displacement. – This action is a distinct, though complementary, measure to the enactment of national legislation. Its measures, among others, includes identifying and delineating national and local institutional responsibilities of different government departments, as well as identify a mechanism for coordination among them. The polices will be most effective when developed in full consultation with IDP communities.
7. Designate an institutional focal point for IDPs. – A national focal point on internal displacement can facilitate coordination within government and with local and international partners, including NGOs. An existing government agency may be tasked to perform this function, or a separate body or committee may also be formed to regularly bring together officials from the relevant departments to jointly discuss IDP issues and needs. The focal agency can coordinate and facilitate various actions, and develop strategies for ensuring an effective responses.
8. Encourage national human rights institutions to integrate IDPs concerns into their work – It is well recognized that national human rights institutions make an important contribution to national efforts promoting and protecting human rights. They enjoy official recognition by government and also command significant respect within national official bodies. Among the steps that national institutions could take are:
● Monitor IDP conditions to ensure that their rights are respected and protected in all phases of displacement.● Conduct inquiries, document violations of human rights, assist IDPs in seeking redress of grievances, and work to ensure an effective response by the
authorities.● Follow-up on early warnings and ensure effective measures to protect populations against arbitrary displacement.● Advise the government on the rights of IDPs towards the shaping of a sound national policy and legislation to effectively address situations of internal
displacement.● Undertake educational activities and training programs for state authorities, including the armed forces; and hold public information drives on the rights
of the IDPs.
9. Ensure the participation of IDPs in decision making – Internally displaced persons have the right to request, and to receive, protection and humanitarian assistance from their governments. An environment must exist where IDPs can make their views known without risk of punishment or harm. Consultation with them is critical to the effectiveness of efforts to promote their protection and assistance.
10. Support durable solutions.- Governments have the duty to establish conditions and provide the means to allow IDPs to return voluntarily, in safety and dignity, to their places of habitual residence or, if they choose, resettle in another part of the country. In cases of conflict-induced displacement, this typically will require an end to the conflict or a fundamental change in the circumstances that originally caused the displacement. Landmines will also need to be cleared. Protection mechanism should be put in place in areas of return or resettlement through measures that ensure respect for human rights.
11. Allocate adequate resources to address the problem – National responsibility requires that governments devote, to the extent possible, resources to address the needs and protect the rights of their internally displaced populations. Some countries have made efforts to do so by specifically designating funds in the national budget for IDP programs. Where a government lacks sufficient capacity to address the needs of the internally displaced, it can and indeed should turn to the international community for assistance.
12. Cooperate with the international community - When national capacity is insufficient to provide for the security and well-being of their displaced populations, they should, as an exercise of responsible sovereignty, invite or accept international assistance and work together with international as well as regional organizations in addressing the protection and assistance needs of the displaced and identifying durable solutions to the plight of the IDPs.
List of Victims of
Involuntary Disappearance Under the
GMA Administrati
on
April 2001 - June 13, 2006
Prepared by Families of Victims of
Involuntary Disappearance
No. Name of victim Date of disappearance
Sex Place of incident
Suspected Perpetrator
Case status Motive/Orgn
1 Menidilla, Dennis
04/18/01 M Bgy. Saray, Pangil, Laguna
Unidentified state agent
still missing Bayan Muna coordinator
2 Prochina, Marcelino
05/04/01 M Bgy. Concepcion, Sta. Josefa, Agusan del Sur
72nd Infantry Batallion, Phil.
Army
surfaced alive suspected NPA
3 Leynes, Bernabe
08/20/01 M Bgy. Catablingan, Nakar, Quezon
Philippine Army still missing suspected NPA
4 Aparato, Larry 09/22/01 M Villa Pag-asa, Bongabong, Oriental Mindoro
18th Scout Ranger, Phil.
Army
still missing suspected NPA
5 Germozino, Allan
09/22/01 M Villa Pag-asa, Bongabong, Oriental Mindoro
18th Scout Ranger, Phil.
Army
still missing suspected NPA
6 Amada, Hasan 10/10/01 M Bgy. Tigbinway, Tungdualan and Tungayan, Sibugay, Zamboanga del Norte
Philippine Army still missing suspected MILF
7 Sulaiman, Muhidin
10/10/01 M Bgy. Tigbinway, Tungdualan and Tungayan, Sibugay, Zamboanga del Norte
Philippine Army still missing suspected MILF
8 Sulaiman, Yosup Pablo
10/10/01 M Bgy. Tigbinway, Tungdualan and Tungayan, Sibugay, Zamboanga del Norte
Philippine Army still missing suspected MILF
9 Ramos, Arnel 12/02/01 M Monumento, Caloocan City
Region 4 operatives, PNP
surfaced alive Member, Sosyalistang Kilusan ng Manggagawa; suspected PMLP members
10 Esguerra, Joselito
12/02/01 M Monumento, Caloocan City
Region 4 operatives, PNP
surfaced alive Member, Sosyalistang Kilusan ng Manggagawa; suspected PMLP members
11 Orcino, Juan Jr.
02/09/02 M Bgy. Sto. Nino, San Jose City, Nueva Ecija
71st Infantry Batallion, Phil.
Army
still missing Organizer, Bayan Muna
12 Ayroso, Honorio 02/09/02 M Bgy. Sto. Nino, San Jose City, Nueva Ecija
71st Infantry Batallion, Phil.
Army
still missing student activist
13 Madjiril, Basir 03/30/02 M Lustre st, Zamboanga City
Philippine Marines
surfaced alive Suspected ASG/MNLF
14 Muner, Kusir 03/30/02 M Lustre st, Zamboanga City
Philippine Marines
surfaced alive Suspected ASG
15 Aralun, Salim 03/30/02 M Lustre st, Zamboanga City
Philippine Marines
surfaced alive Suspected ASG
16 Muner, Taufic 03/30/02 M Lustre st, Zamboanga City
Philippine Marines
surfaced alive Suspected ASG
17 Usman, Uztad Mohaliddin
05/07/02 M Galamang, Polomolok, South Cotabato
Sr. Supt. Bartolome
Baluyot, PRO XII, PNP
still missing suspected MILF/involved in Gen. Santos bombing
18 Jekeron, Ahmad 05/07/02 M Magallanes, Cotabato city
Military surfaced alive Suspected ASG/MNLF
19 Amiruddin, Ikram
05/07/02 M Magallanes, Cotabato city
Military surfaced alive Suspected ASG/MNLF
20 Amiruddin, Arman
05/07/02 M Magallanes, Cotabato city
Military surfaced alive Suspected ASG/MNLF
21 Mapandi, Khalib 05/07/02 M Magallanes, Cotabato city
Military surfaced alive Suspected ASG/MNLF
22 Mustasa, Rolando
08/24/02 M Bgy. Guyuran, Juban, Sorsogon
elements of the 21st IB, Phil.
Army
surfaced alive
23 Saducos, Victor 11/23/02 M Bgy. Tabinay, Maliit, Puerto Galera, Oriental Mindoro
Unidentified state agent
still missing
24 Jailani, Kasiran 1/19/2003 M Poblacion Kalawit, Zamboanga del Norte
Mayor Arnold Canoto
still missing suspected MILF and arsonist
25 Bendong, Carding
1/19/2003 M Poblacion Kalawit, Zamboanga del Norte
Mayor Arnold Canoto
still missing suspected MILF and arsonist
26 Tabo, Berting 01/27/03 M Bgy. Damulog, Malaybalay, Bukidnon
elements of the 8th IB, Phil.
Army
still missing suspected MNLF
27 Anok, Zaida 01/27/03 F Bgy. Damulog, Malaybalay, Bukidnon
elements of the 8th IB, Phil.
Army
still missing suspected MNLF
28 Tabo, Norodin 01/27/03 F Bgy. Damulog, Malaybalay, Bukidnon
elements of the 8th IB, Phil.
Army
still missing suspected MNLF
29 Tabo, Saddam 01/27/03 M Bgy. Damulog, Malaybalay, Bukidnon
elements of the 8th IB, Phil.
Army
still missing suspected MNLF
30 Montawal, Bangkas
01/27/03 M Bgy. Damulog, Malaybalay, Bukidnon
elements of the 8th IB, Phil.
Army
still missing suspected MNLF
31 Tabo, Udad 01/27/03 M Bgy. Damulog, Malaybalay, Bukidnon
elements of the 8th IB, Phil.
Army
still missing suspected MNLF
32 Masukat, Tongatong
01/27/03 M Bgy. Damulog, Malaybalay, Bukidnon
elements of the 8th IB, Phil.
Army
still missing suspected MNLF
33 Abdullah, 01/27/03 M Bgy. Damulog, elements of the surfaced alive suspected
Ayoub Malaybalay, Bukidnon
8th IB, Phil. Army
MNLF
34 Ampunan, Mama
01/27/03 F Bgy. Damulog, Malaybalay, Bukidnon
elements of the 8th IB, Phil.
Army
surfaced alive suspected MNLF
35 Otso, Jojo 01/27/03 M Bgy. Damulog, Malaybalay, Bukidnon
elements of the 8th IB, Phil.
Army
surfaced alive suspected MNLF
36 Tabo, Khadafy 01/27/03 M Bgy. Damulog, Malaybalay, Bukidnon
elements of the 8th IB, Phil.
Army
surfaced alive suspected MNLF
37 Guiamlang, Taidie
01/27/03 M Bgy. Damulog, Malaybalay, Bukidnon
elements of the 8th IB, Phil.
Army
surfaced alive suspected MNLF
38 Alim, Mohammad
01/27/03 M Bgy. Damulog, Malaybalay, Bukidnon
elements of the 8th IB, Phil.
Army
surfaced alive Suspected MNLF
39 Resurreccion, Fr. Melvin
1/28/2003 M Sison, Surigao del Norte
Unidentified state agent
surfaced alive Active in anti-mining and anti-PPA campaigns; Aglipayan priest
40 Aynum "Ricky" Looy
3/30/2003 M Sitio Takid, Buong Lupa, Gloria, O. Mindoro
Philippine Army surfaced alive Rebel returnee
41 Agaw, Untoy 3/30/2003 M Sitio Pag-asa, Bgy. Morente, Oriental Mindoro
five armed men in civilian clothes (Bounet)
found dead Suspected NPA
42 Uztadz Allimudin Zulliple
4/7/2003 M Davao City Unidentifed state Agents
Still Missing suspected terrorist (Davao bombing)
43 Macellana, Eden
4/21/2003 F Naujan, Mindoro Oriental
Alsa Masa Found dead Karapatan
44 Gumacoy, Eddie
4/21/2003 M Naujan, Mindoro Oriental
Alsa Masa Found dead Karapatan
45 Bernardino, Lino
5/24/2003 M Occidental Mindoro
Unidentified state agent
still missing Dep. Sec. Gen., Katipunan ng Samahang Magbubukid sa Timog Katagalugan; Rural Missionaries of the Phil.
46 Doydoy, Lito 9/9/2003 M Maco, Compostela Valley
Willy Javier (MIG asset) dumped the bodies
found dead Community organizer, Anakbayan
47 Reynoso, Marjorie
9/9/2003 F Maco, Compostela
Willy Javier (MIG asset)
found dead Coordinator, Anakbayan
Valley dumped the bodies
48 Benaro, Jonathan
9/9/2003 M Maco, Compostela Valley
Willy Javier (MIG asset) dumped the bodies
found dead Councilor, Sanggunian Kabataan
49 Ragase, Ramon 9/9/2003 M Maco, Compostela Valley
Willy Javier (MIG asset) dumped the bodies
found dead
50 Hayudini, Edzmar
10/1/2003 M Ilioilo City Intelligence Group/PNP
surfaced alive Suspected ASG
51 Portaleza, Rolando
2/21/2004 M Agta Beach Resort, Bgy. Kilima, Baybay, Leyte
seven unidentified armed men
still missing Member, Bayan Muna
52 Paguntalan, Jacqueline
2/21/2004 F Agta Beach Resort, Bgy. Kilima, Baybay, Leyte
seven unidentified armed men
still missing Member, Bayan Muna
53 Bueta, Pedro 3/13/2004 M Bgy. Buo, Magdalena, Laguna
15 unidentified armed men
still missing Organizer, Anak Pawis
54 Jimlan, Carpit 4/30/2004 M Upper Sirib, Calinan, Davao City
3 heavily armed unidentified men
still missing
55 Adornado, Ruel 06/00/2004 M Candelaria, Quezon
PNP still missing Anak bayan Activist
56 Ostonal, Oliver 06/00/2004 M Candelaria, Quezon
PNP still missing Anak bayan Activist
57 Lazarra, Artemio
7/4/2004 M Bgy. Sto. Niñ0, Motiong, Western Samar
20 soldiers belonging to the 34th IB, PA based in San Jorge
surfaced alive suspected NPA supporters
58 Lazarra, Josephine
7/4/2004 F Bgy. Sto. Niñ0, Motiong, Western Samar
20 soldiers belonging to the 34th IB, PA based in San Jorge
surfaced alive suspected NPA supporters
59 Lazarra, Jocelyn 7/4/2004 F Bgy. Sto. Niñ0, Motiong, Western Samar
20 soldiers belonging to the 34th IB, PA based in San Jorge
surfaced alive suspected NPA supporters
60 Lazarra, Jonathan
7/4/2004 M Bgy. Sto. Niñ0, Motiong, Western Samar
20 soldiers belonging to the 34th IB, PA based in San Jorge
surfaced alive suspected NPA supporters
61 Gabane, Leonorio
7/4/2004 M Bgy. Sto. Niñ0, Motiong,
Philippine Army surfaced alive
Western Samar
62 Mabilog, Antonio
7/4/2004 M Bgy. Sto. Niñ0, Motiong, Western Samar
Philippine Army surfaced alive
63 Mabanan, Edboy
7/4/2004 M Bgy. Sto. Niñ0, Motiong, Western Samar
Philippine Army surfaced alive
64 Salingsing, Nonoy
7/4/2004 M Bgy. Sto. Niñ0, Motiong, Western Samar
Philippine Army surfaced alive
65 Lamigo, Recaredo
7/5/2004 M Sitio Masilap, Bgy. San Isidro, Montalban, Rizal
80th IB, Phil. Army
surfaced alive Community organizer, Alab Katipunan
66 Detroz, Mario 7/18/2004 M Sampaloc, Manila
ISAFP still missing Bayan/Bayan Muna members
67 Gonzales, Joseph
7/18/2004 M Sampaloc, Manila
ISAFP still missing Bayan/Bayan Muna members
68 Comiso, Ronaldo
7/18/2004 M Sampaloc, Manila
ISAFP still missing Bayan/Bayan Muna members
69 Panalangin, Al Molk
10/6/2004 M Paco, Manila ISAFP surfaced alive suspected terrorist (Davao bombing)
70 Usop, Monawara
10/6/2004 F Paco, Manila ISAFP surfaced alive suspected terrorist (Davao
bombing)
71 Mubpon, Morshid
10/6/2004 M SM City - North, Quezon City
ISAFP surfaced alive suspected terrorist (Davao bombing)
72 Dawing, Senior 10/18/2004 M Upper Sepaka, Surallah, South Cotabato
27th IB, Philippine Army
still missing suspected MILF and Abu Sayyaf members
73 Gogo, Amil Maslamama
10/18/2004 M Upper Sepaka, Surallah, South Cotabato
27th IB, Philippine Army
surfaced alive suspected MILF and Abu Sayyaf members
74 Gogo, Akmad 10/18/2004 M Upper Sepaka, Surallah, South Cotabato
27th IB, Philippine Army
surfaced alive suspected MILF and Abu Sayyaf members
75 Gogo, Sabandal 10/18/2004 M Upper Sepaka, Surallah, South Cotabato
27th IB, Philippine Army
surfaced alive suspected MILF and Abu Sayyaf members
76 Manamba, Rio Dimson
11/1/2004 M Panabo, Davao del Norte
ISAFP still missing suspected terrorist (Davao bombing)
77 Camili, Abdul Rahman
11/1/2004 M Panabo, Davao del Norte
ISAFP still missing suspected terrorist (Davao bombing)
78 Estanislao, Amador
11/9/2004 M Rizal surfaced alive
79 Dela Cruz, 11/9/2004 M Rizal surfaced alive
Rolando
80 Cugihan, Dawbe
12/4/2004 M Nasipit, Agusan del Norte
Philippine Army found dead suspected NPA
81 Abalos, Patricio 3/28/2005 M Catbalogan, Samar
Phil. Army Still Missing Suspected NPA
82 Buton, Raynaldo
02/00/2005 M Bansud, O.Mindoro
Philippine Army still missing Suspected NPA
83 Amahan, Joel 4/4/2005 M Andap Valley, Surigao del sur
Military still missing suspected NPA
84 Casil, lolong 4/4/2005 M Andap Valley, Surigao del sur
Military still missing suspected NPA
85 Casil, Lowi 4/4/2005 M Andap Valley, Surigao del sur
Military still missing suspected NPA
86 Casil, Arnulfo 4/4/2005 M Andap Valley, Surigao del sur
Military still missing suspected NPA
87 Cata, Junrey 4/4/2005 M Andap Valley, Surigao del sur
Military surfaced alive Suspected NPA
88 Casil, Junrey 4/4/2005 M Andap Valley, Surigao del sur
Military surfaced alive Suspected NPA
89 Casil, Ranly 4/4/2005 M Andap Valley, Surigao del sur
Military surfaced alive Suspected NPA
90 Velasco, Jovito 4/22/2005 M Calbayog City, Wesyern Samar
Philippine Army Still Missing Suspected NPA
91 Parani, Narciso 4/22/2005 M Calbayog City, Wesyern Samar
Philippine Army Still Missing Suspected NPA
92 Garcia, Ramoncito
5/28/2005 M Mulanay, Quezon City
Unidentifed state Agents
Surface Alive Former NPA
93 Barquillo, Armando
7/26/2005 M Public Market, Cavite City
Unidentified armed men
still missing Anak Pawis member
94 de Castro, Lirio 7/26/2005 M Public Market, Cavite City
Unidentified armed men
surfaced alive Tricycle driver
95 Villanueva, Marilou
9/30/2005 F Kabangkalan, Negros Occ.
Philippine Army surfaced alive KMP/ organizer
96 Villanueva, Abraham
9/30/2005 M Kabangkalan, Negros Occ.
Philippine Army surfaced alive KMP/ organizer
97 Villar, Charity 9/30/2005 F Kabangkalan, Negros Occ.
Philippine Army surfaced alive KMP/ organizer
98 Dayanan, Darry 9/30/2005 M Kabangkalan, Negros Occ.
Philippine Army surfaced alive Teatro Obrero OrganizerNFSW
99 Dionson, Norito 9/30/2005 M Kabangkalan, Negros Occ.
Philippine Army surfaced alive KMP/Cosultant
100 Abrasaldo, Rico 9/30/2005 M Kabangkalan, Negros Occ.
Philippine Army surfaced alive Driver
101 Gellegan, Jeremie
9/30/2005 F Kabangkalan, Negros Occ.
Philippine Army surfaced alive Farmer/KMP member
102 Esteban, Cecilia 10/2/2005 F Guimba, Nueva Ecija
Unknown Found dead Anak Pawis member
103 Paras, Tomas 10/13/2005 M Samal, Bataan Philippine Army still missing Rebel returnee
104 Flamiano, Amil 10/29/2005 M Baguio City PNP surfaced alive Suspected ASG
105 De vera, Pio 12/15/2005 M Zamboanga City
Military surfaced alive suspected terrorist
106 Desacula, Francis Noel
1/9/2006 M Batangas City Philippine Air Force
still missing Labor Activist
107 Lucero, Audie 2/12/2006 M Bataan PNP/Military found dead Activist
108 Manalo, Ramond
2/14/2006 M San Ildefonso, Bulacan
Military still missing Suspected NPA
109 Manalo, Reynaldo
2/14/2006 M San Ildefonso, Bulacan
Military still missing Suspected NPA
110 Campus, Pepito 2/18/2006 M San Antonio, Nueva Ecija
Unidentified armed men
still missing Activist
111 Parungao, Leonardo
2/18/2006 M San Antonio, Nueva Ecija
Unidentified armed men
still missing Activist
112 Estriber, Joey 3/3/2006 M Baler, Aurora Unidentified armed men
still missing NGO worker
113 Concepcion, Rogelio
3/6/2006 M San Ildefonso, Bulacan
Philippine Army still missing SDCWA, labor leader
114 Intan, Ronald 4/3/2006 M h.Luisita,Tarlac Philippine Army still missing Anak Bayan member
115 Almonte, Dario 4/6/2006 M Batangas City Unidentified armed men
still missing Activist
116 Custodio, Riel 4/28/2006 M Tagaytay City PNP/Military surfaced alive Peasant activist
117 Axel alejrdro Pinpin
4/28/2006 M Tagaytay City PNP/Military surfaced alive Peasant activist
118 Ybanez, Enrico 4/28/2006 M Tagaytay City PNP/Military surfaced alive Peasant activist
119 Masayes, Michael
4/28/2006 M Tagaytay City PNP/Military surfaced alive Peasant activist
120 Sarmiento, Aristedes
4/28/2006 M Tagaytay City PNP/Military surfaced alive Peasant activist
121 Limjoco, Philip 5/8/2006 M Dau, Pampanga Unknown still missing Activist
122 Porter, Ronald 5/16/2006 M San Rafael st, Makati City
Unidentified armed men
still missing Acivist
123 Guinto, Domingo
5/17/2006 M Gen. Tinio, Nueva Ecija
Unidentified armed men
still missing
124 Interior, Abelardo
5/17/2006 M Gen. Tinio, Nueva Ecija
Unidentified armed men
still missing
125 Tranquilino, Virgilio
5/17/2006 M Gen. Tinio, Nueva Ecija
Unidentified armed men
still missing
126 Estaquio, Virgilio
5/22/2006 M Kamuning, Quezon City
ISAFP surfaced alive UMDJ member
127 Cabauatan, Jim 5/22/2006 M Kamuning, ISAFP surfaced alive UMDJ member
Quezon City
128 Dionisio, Ruben 5/22/2006 M Kamuning, Quezon City
ISAFP surfaced alive UMDJ member
129 Curameng, Jose 5/22/2006 M Kamuning, Quezon City
ISAFP surfaced alive UMDJ member
130 Ebona, Dennis 5/22/2006 M Kamuning, Quezon City
ISAFP surfaced alive UMDJ member