QC cops arrest 2 labor organizers after arraignment on separate case

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File photo dated March 18, 2020 shows members of the Quezon City Police District disinfect vehicles entering at the Camp Karingal in Quezon City as part of their precautionary measures against the spread of the COVID-19.

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MANILA, Philippines — Two labor organizers were arrested in Quezon City on Monday as they were leaving court after being arraigned on a separate case. labor group Kilusang Mayo Uno said.

 

According to an alert issued by KMU, Kara Taggaoa of KMU International and Pasiklab Operators and Drivers Association-PISTON president Larry Valbuena were arrested for a Direct Assault case that the group said was, like the Robbery case they were arraigned on, fabricated and has no basis.

 

"Nagpakilala ang arresting officer at binasahan sila ng kaso at Miranda Rights, ngunit walang pinakitang warrant of arrest. Ang warrant ay pinakita na lamang sa kanila nang papunta na sila sa Camp Karingal at makikita na ito ay 'unserved'," the group said.

 

(The arresting officer introduced himself and informed the two of the charge and read them their Miranda Rights but did not show a warrant of arrest. The warrant was only shown as they were being brought to Camp Karingal and it was marked 'unserved.')

 

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