cchrcases

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


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


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


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


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


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


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


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


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


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


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


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


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


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


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


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


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


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


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


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


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


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


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


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


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


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


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


8 Sulaiman, Yosup Pablo

10/10/01 M Bgy. Tigbinway, Tungdualan and Tungayan, Sibugay, Zamboanga del Norte


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


16 Muner, Taufic 03/30/02 M Lustre st, Zamboanga City

Philippine Marines


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


20 Amiruddin, Arman

05/07/02 M Magallanes, Cotabato city


21 Mapandi, Khalib 05/07/02 M Magallanes, Cotabato city


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


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


Army


28 Tabo, Norodin 01/27/03 F Bgy. Damulog, Malaybalay, Bukidnon


Army


29 Tabo, Saddam 01/27/03 M Bgy. Damulog, Malaybalay, Bukidnon


Army


30 Montawal, Bangkas

01/27/03 M Bgy. Damulog, Malaybalay, Bukidnon


Army


31 Tabo, Udad 01/27/03 M Bgy. Damulog, Malaybalay, Bukidnon


Army


32 Masukat, Tongatong



Army


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


Army

surfaced alive suspected MNLF

35 Otso, Jojo 01/27/03 M Bgy. Damulog, Malaybalay, Bukidnon


Army


36 Tabo, Khadafy 01/27/03 M Bgy. Damulog, Malaybalay, Bukidnon


Army


37 Guiamlang, Taidie



Army


38 Alim, Mohammad



Army

surfaced alive Suspected MNLF

39 Resurreccion, Fr. Melvin

1/28/2003 M Sison, Surigao del Norte


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


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


found dead Councilor, Sanggunian Kabataan

49 Ragase, Ramon 9/9/2003 M Maco, Compostela Valley


found dead

50 Hayudini, Edzmar

10/1/2003 M Ilioilo City Intelligence Group/PNP


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



59 Lazarra, Jocelyn 7/4/2004 F Bgy. Sto. Niñ0, Motiong, Western Samar



60 Lazarra, Jonathan




61 Gabane, Leonorio

7/4/2004 M Bgy. Sto. Niñ0, Motiong,

Philippine Army surfaced alive

Western Samar

62 Mabilog, Antonio



63 Mabanan, Edboy



64 Salingsing, Nonoy



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


68 Comiso, Ronaldo

7/18/2004 M Sampaloc, Manila


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


surfaced alive suspected MILF and Abu Sayyaf members

74 Gogo, Akmad 10/18/2004 M Upper Sepaka, Surallah, South Cotabato



75 Gogo, Sabandal 10/18/2004 M Upper Sepaka, Surallah, South Cotabato



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


85 Casil, Lowi 4/4/2005 M Andap Valley, Surigao del sur


86 Casil, Arnulfo 4/4/2005 M Andap Valley, Surigao del sur


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


89 Casil, Ranly 4/4/2005 M Andap Valley, Surigao del sur


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


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.


97 Villar, Charity 9/30/2005 F Kabangkalan, Negros Occ.


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


Military still missing Suspected NPA

110 Campus, Pepito 2/18/2006 M San Antonio, Nueva Ecija


still missing Activist

111 Parungao, Leonardo

2/18/2006 M San Antonio, Nueva Ecija



112 Estriber, Joey 3/3/2006 M Baler, Aurora Unidentified armed men

still missing NGO worker

113 Concepcion, Rogelio


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


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


120 Sarmiento, Aristedes


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


still missing Acivist

123 Guinto, Domingo

5/17/2006 M Gen. Tinio, Nueva Ecija


still missing

124 Interior, Abelardo



still missing

125 Tranquilino, Virgilio



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


129 Curameng, Jose 5/22/2006 M Kamuning, Quezon City


130 Ebona, Dennis 5/22/2006 M Kamuning, Quezon City


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