Groups Challenge Cayetano's 'Political Prisoner' Label for Marcoleta and Estrada

Groups are challenging Senator Alan Cayetano's assertion that Marcoleta and Estrada are 'political prisoners,' arguing that the label cannot sanitize corruption. Kapatid specifically stated that the 'political prisoner' label cannot be used to excuse corruption.

22 Jul, 05:45 — 22 Jul, 05:45

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Groups to Cayetano: Marcoleta, Estrada not political prisoners

MANILA, Philippines — A rights group and a former political prisoner have objected to Sen. Alan Peter Cayetano referring to detained Senators Rodante Marcoleta and Jinggoy Estrada and former Quezon City Rep. Mike Defensor as “political prisoners.” “We know what political persecution looks like, and the cases of these politicians and their den of thieves

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Groups Challenge Cayetano's 'Political Prisoner' Label for Marcoleta and Estrada

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