IBP wants Calida’s accusation expunged
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MANILA, Philippines --- Human rights lawyer Chel Diokno and two others from the Integrated Bar of the Philippines (IBP) have asked the Supreme Court to strike off from the records the government's accusation that they misled a group of fishermen into asking fIBP wants Calida’s accusation expunged
MANILA, Philippines --- Human rights lawyer Chel Diokno and two others from the Integrated Bar of the Philippines (IBP) have asked the Supreme Court to strike off from the records the government's accusation that they misled a group of fishermen into asking for court protection of the fishing grounds in the West Philippine Sea that have been seized by China. Petition withdrawn Diokno, with IBP lawyers Andre Palacios and Gil Aquino, formally withdrew on July 19 the writ of kalikasan petition they filed on behalf of 27 fishermen from Pag-asa (Thitu) Island in Palawan and from Subic, Zambales. The lawyers informed the court that the fishermen have either told them they wanted to wi...Keep on reading: IBP wants Calida’s accusation expunged Read more