Abra lawyer's murder sends chills even to Mindanao legal circles

CAGAYAN DE ORO, Philippines – Organized lawyers in Mindanao called on authorities to bring the killers of Abra lawyerto justice, and for stronger and synchronized inter-agency initiatives in government to protect lawyers.

In February, Alzate secured a favorable ruling on a Writ of Amparo petition to protect her clients. A judge ordered the police to maintain distance from Remedios Billedo and her son, Excel, who were reportedly subjected to abduction, detention, and torture by authorities in Bangued. She noted the gunmen wore no masks, suggesting the crime was the handiwork of the “mighty and powerful” who feel they can get away with murder without consequences.

“We demand justice for Atty. Alzate, justice for all victims of extrajudicial killings , and an end to the prevailing state of impunity that allows such atrocities to persist,” read part of a statement released by UPLM on Friday, September 15.

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