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 Harassment and Destruction of Properties

Rolito Boltron and members of MARBA Amado Amparo 1 individual

January 4, 2004 January 27, 2004

Hacienda Mulawin, Negros Occidental Hacienda Mulawin, Negros Occidental Hacienda Mulawin, Negros Occidental

Joseph Lacson and Blue Guards 19 armed men, including Rodolfo Orqueza, Ronnie Salotario and Tintin Lubaton Maria Lopez Farm Manager and hired goons of Mario Mario Villanueva

TFN TFN

Harassment and Danila Sunga, Virginita 3 individuals Illegal Demolition Caan and Gloria Lapi Extra-judicial execution
1

TFN TFN

Teresa Mameng, 60 yrs old

1 individual

September 30, 2004

Hacienda Conchita Villanueva, Brgy Sag-

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.
1 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.

ang, La Castellana, Negros Occidental Harassment Harassment Farmer-Beneficiaries of Hacienda Minacalao Farmer-Beneficiaries of Hacienda Minacalao Farmer-Beneficiaries Eusebio Cababan and Roman delos Santos Farmer-Beneficiaries and FB Edgardo Cauntoy 2 individuals November 24, 2004 December 14, 2004 December 29, 2004 December 29, 2004 Hacienda Minacalao, Negros Occidental Hacienda Minacalao, Negros Occidental Hacienda Minacalao, Negros Occidental Hacienda Minacalao, Negros Occidental Ariendador Narciso Tam, security guards Ariendador Narciso Tam, Roberto Tam, Danilo Escober, Joselito Abella and other security guards Ariendador Narciso Tam, Roberto Tam, Danilo Escober, Joselito Abella and other security guards Ariendador Narciso Tam's men, Alan Plaza, Danilo Escober, Joselito Abella and Joel Masuela, Romeo Vasquez, Randy Batan, Bienvenido de los Santos and Ronilo de los Santos Sagay city PNP, bounty Security Guard namely Romeo Vasquez, Joel Masueta, Ronilo de los Santos, Randay Batan and Alan Plaza LGU, Office of the Mayor certain engineer Roberto Bunye PA, CAFGU, a certain Amante (PA CO), Antonio Laurenaria Jr (CAFGU), PNP, (Sgt. Conda (PNP) TFN TFN

Harassment

TFN

Frustrated Killing

TFN

Arrest and Detention

Rogelio Areglo, 54 yrs 1 individual old, separated and presently residing at Brgy Rizal, Sagay City, Negros Occidental 300 individuals 1 individual

December 31, 2004

Hacienda Minacalao, Brgy Rizal, Sagay City

TFDP

Illegal Demolition Residents of Molino III, Bacoor, Cavite Arrest and Detention Alex Araya, 35 yrs old, male, married and resident of Brgy

January 7, 2005 January 9-10, 2005

Molino III, Bacoor, Cavite Brgy Bagong Silang, Castilla, Sorsogon

TFDP TFDP

Bagong Silang, Castilla, Sorsogon 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 Cea Sunshine Eulalio, female, 24 yrs old, resident of Brgy Mabini, Ormoc City Sarah Cano and Mutya Sabidalas Allan Onde, Ireneo Gonzales and Juarito Lanoza Families of Felomino Cefulan, 45 yrs old, married; Wilfredo Segotier Jr., married, 51 yrs old; and Jun Mahinay, 55 yrs old, married. All residents 5 individuals January 26, 2005 Brgy Calaocan, Nueva Ecija and Brgy Vega, Bonganbon, Nueva Ecija Camp Olivas and Cabanatuan Police TFDP

Arrest and Detention

1 individual

January 29, 2005

Sitio Kawilan, Brgy Dumulaan, Albuera, Leyte So. Kawilan, Brgy Damulaan, Albuera, Leyte So. Panggatangan, Brgy Cabungaan, Baybay, Leyte Purok Mainuswagon, Sitio Plasanon, Brgy Salong, Kabankalan City

Elements of 19th IBPA based in Brgy. Aguiting, Kananga, Leyte

TFDP

Arrest and Detention Arrest and Detention Harassment

2 individuals

January 29, 2005 January 30, 2005 February 2005

Soldiers belonging to 19th IBPA based in brgy. Aguiting Kananga, Leyte 43rd IBPA based in Hibod-hibod, Sogod, South Leyte Barangay Kagawad Ken Gariando and hi goons

TFDP

3 individuals

TFDP

3 families

TFDP

of Brgy Salong, Negros Occidental Harassment Harassment and Destruction of Property Massacre Farmer-Beneficiaries Hacienda Cambuktot Farmer-Beneficiaries Francisco Bulane 6 individuals (3 (killed), 32 yrs old, killed, 3 married; Padilla Bulane wounded) (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. Elison Agnes, married and resident of Brgy Hukay, Galatagan, Batangas; and Noel Uybad 2 individuals February 2, 2005 February 3 2005 or 2006? February 8, 2005 Hacienda Minacalao Hacienda Cambuktot, Brgy Mansalanao, La Castellana Sitio Latil, Brgy Colonsabak, Matan-ao, Davao del Sur Alleged RPAs in connivance with the incargado Seven armed men headed by Jenny Menguillo alias Jenny Pineda 50 unidentified members of 25th IBPA based in Sta. Cruz, Davao del Sur TFN TFN

TFDP

Arrest and Detention w/ Torture

February 15, 2005

Brgy Hukay, Galatagan, Batangas

Members of 730th Combat Brigade of the Philippine Air Force

TFDP

Forced

Mangyans of Calintaan, 300 families

February 16,

Sitio Tamisan, Sitio

204th IBPA headed by Col. Ralph

TFDP

Evacuation

Occidental Mindoro

2005

Balangabong, Sitio Tagalungan, Sitio Bangkudo, Sitio Barison, Brgy Poypoy, Calintaan, Occidental Mindoro Brgy Lumangog, Ubay, Bohol

Villanueva

Harassment

Family of Pedro Valles Jr., 29 yrs old and resident of Brgy Lumangog, Ubay, Bohol Teodoro Fuentes and Reynaldo Espinosa Three Civilians Two of whom are Mangyans Roel Centino, 22, single, resident of Brgy Airport, Ormoc City Alfredo Piano, 28, married; Nicolas Grabillo, 47, married; Sosima Singson, female, 48, married; Teresita Posion,

1 family

February 19, 2005

Unidentified military men from the 15th IBPA based in brgy. Tubod, Candijay, Bohol

TFDP

Arrest and Detention w/ torture Massacre

2 individuals

February 23, 2005 March 2005

Tumana, Marikina City

More of less 24 SWAT members of Marikina PNP Members of the 408th PNP Regional Mobile Group Elements of 19th IBPA based in Aguiting , Kananga, Leyte headed by 2Lt. Loydangon Tondo

TFDP

3 individuals (3 killed) 1 individual

Brgy Mananao, Abra de Ilog, Occidental Mindoro Sitio Kusol, Brgy Liberty, Ormoc City

TFDP

Arrest and Detention w/ Torture Arrest and Detention

March 8, 2005

TFDP

8 individuals

March 8, 2005

Purok 7, Brgy Mahayag, Elements of 19th IBPA based in Ormoc City Aguiting , Kananga, Leyte headed by 2Lt. Loydangon Tondo

TFDP

female, 39, married; Estrella Resuera, female, 46, married; Sherly Caliwan, female, 14, student; Sherwin Llena, 7, student; and Nestor Caliwan, 9, student. All residents of Purok 7, Brgy Mahayag, Ormoc City Arrest and Detention w/ Torture Arrest and Detention Angelina Bisuan Ipong, 1 individual 60 yrs old, female and a resident of Makilala, North Cotabato Modesto Estopido, 50 yrs old, married and a resident of Brgy Indaluyan, Igbaras, Iloilo Alfredo Piano, 28, married; Nicolas Grabillo, 47, married; Sosima Singson, female, 48, married; Teresita Posion, female, 39, married; Estrella Resuera, 1 individual March 8, 2005 Anastacia Mission Village, Brgy Lumbayao, Aloran, Misamis Occidental Brgy Indaluyan, Igbaras, Iloilo 1st Infantry Tabak Division based in Pulacan, Labangan, Zamboanga del Sur, Elements of Southern Command based in Zamboanga City 17 members of 12th IBPA led by Domingo Pascual TFDP

May 8, 2005

TFDP

Arrest and Detention

8 individuals

March 8, 2005

Purok 7, Brgy Mahayag, Elements of 19th IBPA base in Ormoc City Aguiting, Kananga, Leyte

TFDP

female, 46, married; Sherly Caliwan, 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 Believed to be members of ISAFP TFDP

Extra-judicial execution Massacre, extrajudicial execution w/ torture Arrest and Detention

Romeo Sanchez of Cabaroan, San Fernando, La Union Massacre of Detainees at Bicutan Jail

1 individual

March 9, 2005

3rd Kayang St., Baguio City Metro Manila District Jail, Camp Bagong Diwa, Bicutan Sitio Capigtigan, Gattaran, Cagayan

TFDP

36 individuals (26 killed, 3 wounded & 7 tortured) 2 individuals

March 15, 2005

PNP-Special Action Force (SAF)

TFDP

Felix Pagulayan, 26 yrs old; Joseph de los Santos Staff and Members of Panay Rural

March 24, 2005

About 5o members of 17th IBPA and 30 members of Scout Rangers led by a Lt. Borja and Sgts. Agustin and Dupani Members of Mina PNP led by Police Chief Inspector Petronila Navales

TFDP

Harassment

1 organization

March 28, 2005

Brgy Dala, Mina, Iloilo city

TFDP

Development Center Inc. (PRDCI) 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 Rogelio Taborete, 37 yrs old, married and a resident of Purok Tadtad, Brgy Balingasag, Bago City, Negros Occidental Families of Atis in Boracay Island Residentf of 9 barangays in Calbiga, Western Samar 4 individuals April 1, 2005 Sitio Binagyo, Brgy Kilagting, Laak, Compostela Valley Elements of 60th IBPA based at Doa Andrea, Asuncion, Davao del Norte led by Lt. Oscar Blanza TFDP

Arrest and Detention

1 individual

April 1, 2005

Purok Tadtad, Brgy Balingasag, Bago City, Negros Occidental

Bago City PNP led by SPO4 Romanillos

TFDP

Displacement

42 Families

April 3, 2005

Sitio Bolabog, Brgy Balabag, Boracay Island, Malay, Aklan 9 barangays in Calbiga, Western Samar

Local Government Unit

TFDP

Harassment

9 barangays

April 4, 7 & 18, 2005

Military elements

TFDP

Frustrated Killing w/ harassment

Oscar Turla Jr

1 individual

April 6, 2005

Brgy. Kawayan, Catarman, Northern Samar Pier 8 R10 Vitas, Tondo, Manila

Unidentified military men

TFDP

Illegal Demolition Families residing at w/ Arrest and Pier 18 Vitas, Tondo, detention Manila Arrest and Detention Apolinario P. Zara, 26 yrs old, married, fish vendor and resident of Brgy Cabuyao, Padre Burgos, Quezon Edwin Bargamento

100 families (2 arrested)

April 11, 2005

Combined forces of Task Force Kalinisan and Park Development office and PNP under the command of Capt. Tamaro 2nd IBPA, 76th IBPA, PNP Quezon and Rizal, and CIDG

TFDP

1 individual

April 12, 2005

Brgy Lagundi, Morong, Rizal

TFDP

Extra judicial execution Frustrated Massacre Forced Evacuation w/ Harassment Disappearance

1 individual

April 13, 2005

Hacienda Emma, Brgy. Tortosa, Manapla, Negros Occidental Sitio San Vicente, Mahaplag, Leyte Calbiga, Samar

Unidentified members of military

TFDP

Alfredo Davis (killed) and his wife Imelda (wounded) Residents of Calbiga, Samar Narciso Parani, 45 yrs old and Jovito Velasco, 30 yrs old Sosimo Teorima Jr., 63

2 individuals (1 killed, 1 wounded) 900 individuals

April 15, 2005

2 unidentified men believed to be military 8th !D under the command of Gen. Jovito Palparan Elements of 63rd IBPA based in Jamorawon, Calbayog City Unidentified fully uniformed armed

TFDP

April 2005 to May 11, 2005 April 22, 2005

TFDP

2 individuals

Brgy Sinantan, Calbayog City Linag-asan, Hilamonan,

TFDP

Extra-judicial

1 inidividual

April 26, 2005

TFDP

execution

yrs old, resident of Linag-asan, Hilamonan, Kabankalan City, Negros Occidental Larry Talaban, 29 yrs old, John Talaban, 20 yrs old and John S. Labrador, all of hacienda Guinsan-ang I, Brgy Hawaiian, Silay City Salome Esquerra, female, 30 yrs old, married and resident of Latangan, Mulanay, Quezon; Leng Jucutan, female, 43 yrs old, single and resident of Brgy Uno, Calamba; and Sherlita Leocario, female, 20 yrs old, single and resident of Brgy Sta. Elena, Camarines Sur Junrey Cata, 18 yrs old, single and a resident of Magkahunao, Buhisan, 3 individuals May 3, 2005

Kabankalan City, Negros Occidental

men

Torture

Malago River, boundary Members of Regional Mobile Group of EB Magalona and namely: PO1 Alan Deldo, Salvador Silay City, Negros Cordero, Cesar Espinosa Occidental

TFDP

Arrest and Detention

3 individuals

May 4, 2005

Brgy. Quinalin Ilaya, Calauag, Quezon

Members of 76th IBPA

TFDP

Arrest and Detention w/ torture and

1 individual

May 4, 2005

Sitio Magkahunao, Buhisan, San Agustin, Surigao del Sur

Members of the 58th IBPA

TFDP

disappearance Arrest and Detention w/ torture and disappearance

San Agustin, Surigao del Sur 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 Members of 58th IBPA Agustin, Surigao del Sur TFDP

Disappearance

Joel Amahan, 30 yrs 4 individuals old, married and a resident of Magkahunao, Buhisan, San Agustin, Surigao del 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

May 7, 2005

Andap, Buhisan, San Members of the 58th IBPA Agustin, Surigao del Sur

TFDP

del Sur Extra-judicial execution Harassment Harassment Eddie Dimaano, 49 yrs old, married Owner and workers of All Ways Printing Members of Hacienda Alma Farmworkers Association (HAFWA) Families of Delfin Dayap, Reynante Carbaquil and Felecita Alibo, all residents of Tampalon, Kabankalan City, Negros Occidental Joemarie Jusmaparan, male, 21 yrs old, single and a resident of Tampalon, Kabankalan City, Negros Occidental Reynante Carbaquil, male, 46 yrs old, married and resident of Tampalon, Kabankalan 1 individual 5 individuals 1 individual May 19, 2005 June 2, 2005 June 3, 2005 Brgy Tambo, Pamplona, Members Civilian Armed Forces Camarines Sur Geographical Unit (CAFGU) No. 74-A Molave St., Project 3, Quezon City Hacienda Alma, Brgy Cansilayan, Negros Occidental Tampalon, Kabankalan City, Negros Occidental Nine NBI agents Management of Philippine Rice Research Institure (PhilRice) and its hired blue guards Members of the 61st IB headed by 2Lt. Abella under the command of Lt. Col. Norman Marcos Flores TFDP TFDP TFDP

Harassment

3 families

June 4, 2005

TFDP

Arrest and Detention w/ disappearance

1 individual

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

1 individual

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

City, Negros Occidental Harassment Emily Hermoso, female 1 individual and resident of Purok Lagsawon, Brgy Lumbia, Cauayan, Negros Occidental Members of Sugar Workers Alliance Negros Elvis Basada, 21 yrs old, single and resident of Daligan, Calbiga, Western Samar Alvin Yandan, Reynaldo Betonio, Rolando Marzan and Ricardo Flores (killed0 Rodel Badong, Rolando Guevarra and Carmen Balagtas 4 individuals 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

June 10, 2005

Department of Agrarian Reform Provincial Office, Bacolod City Brgy Polangi, Calbiga, Western Samar

Department of Agrarian Reform guards Elements from 62nd IBPA based in Brgy. Daligan, Calbiga, Samar

TFDP

Arrest and Detention w/ torture Arrest and Detention w/ Torture, Killing, Arrest and Detention Arrest and Detention w/ torture

1 individual

June 10, 2005

TFDP

4 individuals (3 June 12, 2005 arrested/tortured, 1 killed) 3 individuals June 14, 2005

Brgy Saging, Dinalupihan, Bataan

Elements of Bataan Regional Police Force, PNP-Hermosa and 24th IBPA

TFDP

Kalayaan Ave., Cor. Matalino St., Brgy Central, Quezon City Brgy Ilolowan, Guinobatan, Albay

Quezon City PNP Mobile Patrol Unit

TFDP

Elmer Osila, 45 yrs old, 1 individual male, married and resident of Brgy Balolo, Guinobatan,

June 18, 2005

Members of the 65th Infantry Battalion (IB), Philippine Army (PA)

TFDP

Albay Arrest and Detention Forced Evacuation Benjie Lastimosa Dumagat families from Sitio Malatunglan, Brgy Sablang, Gen. Nakar, Quezon 1 individual 30 families June 18, 2005 June 27, 2005 Gaisano Mall, Butuan City, Agusan del Norte Sitio Malatunglan, Brgy Sablang, Gen. Nakar, Quezon Brgy Cahayag, Tudela, Misamis Occidental Members of 401st Infantry Division of PA, led by BGen. Rogelio Rosete Members of Charlie company, 16th IB PA TFDP TFDP

Arrest and Detention

Jaime O. Gumaat, 33 2 individuals 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 Jimmy Estangco Jr., 28 yrs old, male, married and a resident of So. Badajos, Brgy. Kawayan Uno, San Francisco, Quezon 1 individual

July 1, 2005

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

Arrest and Detention w/ torture

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 w/ killing

Charlita Nalzaro, 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) Del Blanco, Jaylord Casperon, Roger Inocando, Jonas Ancheta, Michael Carotillo, Roxanne Magboo and Raymond Alcoriza Residents of Basey, Samar Toriano Dalumatan (wounded), 33 yrs old, married; Jomar Dalumatan, 16 yrs old, single. All residents of

8 individuals (6 individuals arrested, 2 killed)

July 11, 2005

Brgy Langub, Calamba, Misamis Occidental

Elements of 10th IBPA based in Upper Bautista, Sapang Dalaga

TFDP

Violent Dispersal of Protest

7 individuals

July 12, 2005

DAR National Office, Memorial Circle, Quezon City

Security guards/employees of the Department of Agrarian Reform

TFDP

Forced Evacuation Frustrated killing

630 families 2 individuals (1 wounded)

July 14-26, 2005 July 23, 2005

Basey, Samar Sitio Talambato, Brgy Asbang, Matan-ao, Davao del Sur

803rd IBPA, 8th ID under Gen> Jovito Palparan Elements of the 25th IBPA and the Scout Rangers

TFDP TFDP

Sitio Talambato, Brgy Asbang, Matan-ao, Davao del Sur Violent Dispersal of Protest Arrest and Detention Members of Sanlakas, Padayon, KPD and Kalayaan Edwin Estopace, 36 yrs old, male, farm worker and resident of Brgy Cagsie I, Mauban, Quezon Members of Atlas Fertilizers Corporation Agricultural Farm Beneficiaries Association (AFCAFBA) Romeo Capalla 500 individuals July 24, 2005 St. Peter Church, Commonwealth Ave., Quezon City Brgy Cagsie I, Mauban, Queozn Central Police District-PNP TFDP

1 individuals

July 29, 2005

Members of Philippine National Police (PNP)-Mauban, Quezon

TFDP

Harassment

236 families

August 1, 2005

Brgy Supang, Buenavista, Guimaras

Atlas Fertilizers Corporation, Philphos TFDP Employees Cooperative, Albertito Lopez owner of Guimaras Land Inc (GLI)

Arrest and Detention

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 Philippine Army

TFDP

Violent Dispersal of Protest

Lorenzo Mopada, Jonathan Tingson, Alvin Aniban, Reagan Magbanua, Arturo Tical and Editho Tizon

6 individuals

August 4, 2005

CMA Cleaning Products Members of the City Mobile Group Compound, Brgy Feliza, and Police Precinct 10 of Bacolod Bacolod City City

TFDP

Arrest and Detention w/ Killing

Anselmo Floren, Junel Sumadel, Ferdinand Baroy, Delia Jalalon, Jessie Casanes and Placian Sarajena (killed) Fernando Baldomero, 56 yrs old, married and a resident of Sta. Cruz, Bigaa, Lezo Isa Siddik, 52 yrs old, resident of Brgy Fatima, Gen. Santos City Atty. Norman Bocar Romeo Moral (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,

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

1 individual

August 18, 2005

41 Osmena Ave., Estancia, Kalibo, Aklan

Kalibo PNP

TFDP

Arrest and Detention

1 individual

August 18, 2005

Brgy Labuan, Zamboanga City

PNP elements stationed in Zamboanga City

TFDP

Extra-judicial execution Arrest and Detention w/ torture

1 individual 4 individuals (2 tortured)

September 1, 2005 September 2, 2005

Borongan, Eastern Samar Sitio Bisa, Brgy Sinapulan, Columbio, Sultan Kudarat

Unidentified armed men believed to be military Elements of the 38th and 39th IBPA

TFDP TFDP

Columbio, Sultan Kudarat 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 Disappearance Violent Dispersal of Protest Arrest and Detention Tomas Paras, 47 yrs old Members of Kilusang Makabansang Ekonomiya Rolando Taosic, 22 yrs old, single and a resident of Brgy 3, Monkayo, Compostela Valley

1 family 1 individual 600 individuals

September 30, 2005 October 13, 2005 October 14, 2005 October 16, 2005

Brgy Southside, C-5, Taguig Barrio Site, Brgy Palili, Samal, Bataan San Sebastian College, C. M. Recto, Manila Pasian, Monkayo, Compostela Valley

Anti-squatting team of Taguig City SSgt. Elizardo Betty of the 24th IBPA and members of the 24th IBPA Manila Police District

TFDP TFCL TFDP

1 individual

Members of 28th IBPA

TFDP

Arrest and Detention

Medardo Anyag, 1 individual single, 43 yrs old, farmer and a resident of Brgy Mauswagon,

October 18, 2005

Brgy Mauswagon, Calamba, Misamis Occidental

Elements of 10th IBPA based in Brgy Sibulan, Plaridel, Misamis Occidental

TFDP

Calamba, Misamis Occidental Arrest and Detention Indanan Abubakar, 38 yrs old and a resident of Noynoyan, Zamboanga del Norte Officers and Members of MAKABAYANCentral Hairon Hassan, 39 yrs old, resident of Sahaya village, Siraway, Zamboanga del Norte; Abdul Abundol, 44 yrs old 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 3 individuals 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

October 27, 2005 November 12, 2005

Marisol, Angeles, Pampanga Checkpoint, Brgy Mercedez, Zamboanga City

Two Unidentified Armed Men

TFCL

Arrest and Detention

Composite Elements of PNP and ISAFP under the command of Certain Maj. Kemodo

TFDP

Extra-judicial execution Disappearance

1 individual

December 5, 2005 December 5, 2005

Abucay County Resort, Abucay, Bataan Brgy Zone 4, Talisay City, Negros Occidental

Two unidentified gunmen riding a motorcycle A certain 1st Lt. Clarence Guinto and a certain Maj. Quiachon

TFCL TFDP

Perseus Geagoni, 1 individual married, and resident of Brgy Zone 4, Talisay

City, Negros Occidental Harassment SMART Workers 2,700 individuals December 13, 2005 Smart Short Philippines Inc., at Clark Development Center in Clark, Angeles, Pampanga Conquest Philippines Inc., inside Clark Development Center (CDC) Brgy Proper, Caridad, Tuburan, Cebu CDC Security TFCL

Harassment

Workers of Conquest

300 individuals

December 16, 2005

CDC security

TFCL

Extra-judicial execution

Allan Atillano Villacencio, 42 yrs old married and resident of Brgy Proper, Caridad, Tuburan, Cebu Kurais Talisanan, 31 yrs old, resident of Brgy Nala, Sibuco, Zamboanga del Norte Teodoro Sericon Antonio Adriales, male, 60 yrs old Mente Almonte, 20 yrs

1 individual

December 28, 2005

Two unidentified motorcycle riding men

TFDP

Arrest and Detention

1 individual

December 29, 2006

Port Area, Zamboanga City

Joint elements of 9th Regional Maritime Office and Task Force Zamboanga based in Zamboanga City Elements of PNP from Danao PNP headquater 2 unidentified men Members of 8th IBPA, 4th ID,

TFDP

Arrest and Detention Extra-judicial execution Arrest and

1 individual 1 individual 1 individual

January 2006 January 10, 2006 January 14,

Brgy Sabang, Danao City Brgy San Isidro, Laug, Mexico, Pampanga Balingasag, Misamis

TFDP TFCL TFDP

Detention and attempted killing

old, single and a resident of Brgy San Jose, Medina, Misamis Oriental Emmanuel Olinan Saguinlao, 24 yrs old, single and a resident of Sitio Looc, Brgy Solana, Jasaan, Misamis Oriental Alan Mancing, 36 yrs old, farmer, married and resident of Brgy Balugo, Capoocan, leyte Eddie Amper, 45 yrs old, married and resident of Brgy San Isidro, Bais City Marlon C. Maspat, 27 yrs old Elvie Apolona, male, 32 yrs old, married and resident of Diatagon, Lianga, Surigao del Sur 1 individual

2006

Oriental

identified as Sgt. Emeripos Babuyo and Pfc. Jessie BAilo

Arrest and Detention w/ Torture

January 14, 2006

Balingasag, Misamis Oriental

Combined elements of poliece and military under the 8th IBPA

TFDP

Arrest and Detention

1 individual

January 19, 2006

Brgy Pinamupuan, Carigara, Leyte

SPO2 Alejandro Paduga based in PNP-Carigara, Leyte

TFDP

Arrest and Detention

1 individual

January 26, 2006

San Isidro, Bais City

Combined team of 61st IBPA and PNP-Mabinay

TFDP

Attempted Killing

1 individual

January 31, 2006 February 10, 2006

Brgy Sta. Monica, San Simon, Pampanga Butuan City

Oscar Sese Romero and Michael Arsenio (members of Batu Brothers group) Joint elements of RIID/R2, Police regional office 13, 42nd MICO, 4th IBPA and Intelligence Platoon from 36th IBPA led by Col. Wilfredo Flores

TFCL

Arrest and Detention w/ harassment

1 individual

TFDP

Reyes, Police superintendent, DSC, OIC, RIID, PRO XII Extra-judicial execution Audie Lucero, 19 yrs old and resident of Brgy Daang Bago, Samal, Bataan Farm Beneficiaries belonging to Task Force Mapalad Members of Laban ng Masa 1 individula February 13, 2006 Barangay Capitangan, Balanga Elements of 24th IBPA and Lubao Police TFCL

Harassment

42 members

February 16, 2006 and May 16, 2006 February 24, 2006

Hacienda Dorotea, Brgy Kapitan Ramon, Silay city EDSA-Santolan, Quezon City

DALO Members and Armed men Allegedly belonging to Revolutionary Proletariat Army CIDG-PNP

TFN

Violent Dispersal of Protest and Arrest and Detention Arrest and Detention w/ torture Harassment

20,000 individuals (26 arrested) 1 individual

TFDP

Ian Jay Cesar, 23 yrs old, single and a resident of Maa, Davao City Members of Zone One Tondo Organization at Phasse-4, Towerville subdivision, Bulacan Vicente B. Denila, 56 yrs old, married with ten children and resident of Sitio

February 27, 2006

Brgy Bitalig, Bansalan, Davao del Sur

Members of PNP led by SPO4 Raul E. TFDP Ramirez and SPO1 Reynaldo F. Albasin of Bansalan Police Station Members of 56th IBPA, 7th ID under the command of Maj. Gen. Jovito Palparan Two unidentified armed men TFDP

100 individuals

February 28, 2006

Phase 4-A, Towerville Subdivision, Bulacan

Extra-judicial execution

1 individual

March 27, 2006

Sitio Cansuy-ong, Brgy Novallas, tanjay City, Negros Oriental

TFDP

Cansuy-ong, Brgy Novallas, tanjay City, Negros Oriental Harassment Hacienda Cambuktot Farmer-Beneficiaries Samuel Lagulao, 53 yrs old, married and resident of Roxas City, Capiz Rico Adeva, 39, married and a resident of Hacienda Fuego II, Brgy Bagtic, Silay City, Negros Occidental Junar Navarro Cadornigara Porfirio Maglasang Jr., 48 yrs old, married with 9 children and resident of Sitio Caraan, Brgy Tampalon, Kabankalan City, Negros Occidental 1 individual March 28, 2006 Hacienda Cambuktot, Brgy Mansalanao, La Castellana Iloilo Mission Hospital, Iloilo City Romulo Ellanao TFN

Arrest and Detention

April 10, 2006

Group of Regional Intelligence and Investigation Division led by Col. Maghari Three unidentified armed men

TFDP

Extra-judicial execution

1 individual

April 15, 2006

Hacienda Fuego II, Brgy Bagtic, Silay City, Negros Occidental

TFDP

Arrest and Detention Extra-judicial execution

1 individual 1 individual

April 20, 2006 April 22, 2006

Calamba City Sitio Caraan, Brgy Tampalon, Kabankalan City, Negros Occidental

Members of Military Intelligence Group 4 (MIG 4) Three unidentified armed men

TFDP TFDP

Harassment and attempted killing Arrest and Detention

Antonio Magsucang

1 individual

April 22, 2006; May 15 and 19, 2006 April 28, 2006

Hacienda Hulbo

Unidentified gunmen

TFN

Riel Custodio, Axel Alejandro Pinpin, Enrico Ybaez, Michael Masayes and Arstides Sarmiento Farm beneficiaries of Hacienda Adoracion Farm workers of Intrade Corporation Mario Domingo, 35 yrs old, president of Hacienda Cambuktot Agrarian Reform Beneficiaries Association (HACARBA) Residents of Mexico, Pampanga

5 individuals

Brgy Sangay, Tagaytay City

Members of PNP-Calabarzon

TFDP

Harassment Harassment

2004 to present May 8, 2006

Hacienda Adoracin, Ramon, Silay City Hacienda Progreso, Brgy Ramon, Silay City Hacienda Cambuktot, Brgy Mansalanao, La Castellana

Mariano Locsin and certain Bustamante Intrade Corporation Management under Marivic Yusay and Henry Villanueva Romulo Ellano, Eduardo Sevillano, Eric Fernandez, Eddie Samillano, Ramonito Osano, Ferry Minguilio and 10 john does

TFN TFN

Extra-judicial execution

1 individual

May 17, 2006

TFN

Harassment

11 barangays

October 2004 up to present

Mexico, Pampanga

69th IBPA

TFCL

Notes on Internal Displacement in the Philippines

Prepared by the Balay Rehabilitation Center June 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 Peoples 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 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.

In 2005, more than 160,000 people have reportedly been displaced in the country due to clashes between the military and different rebel groups a nd the governments anti-terrorism campaigns. The estimate is taken from various sources compiled by the Geneva-based International Displacement Monitoring Center (IDMC).

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 Armys 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 governments 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

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 towns 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 6

The figures were taken by Balay from reports of the Philippine Daily Inquirer from July to November 2005.. 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.

7 8

Based on reports of QUARRDS, a farmers organization whose members are among those displaced by the armed conflict in Quezon in Nov ember 2005. World Bank ( 2005), Addressing Gender in Conflict and Post-Conflict Situations in the Philippines

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 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 governments 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 Administration

April 2001 - June 13, 2006 Prepared by Families of Victims of Involuntary Disappearance

No. 1 2

Name of victim Menidilla, Dennis Prochina, Marcelino Leynes, Bernabe Aparato, Larry

Date of disappearance 04/18/01 05/04/01

Sex Place of incident M M Bgy. Saray, Pangil, Laguna Bgy. Concepcion, Sta. Josefa, Agusan del Sur Bgy. Catablingan, Nakar, Quezon Villa Pag-asa, Bongabong, Oriental Mindoro

Suspected Perpetrator Unidentified state agent 72nd Infantry Batallion, Phil. Army Philippine Army 18th Scout Ranger, Phil. Army

Case status still missing surfaced alive still missing still missing

Motive/Orgn Bayan Muna coordinator suspected NPA

3 4

08/20/01 09/22/01

M M

suspected NPA suspected NPA

Germozino, Allan Amada, Hasan

09/22/01

Villa Pag-asa, Bongabong, Oriental Mindoro Bgy. Tigbinway, Tungdualan and Tungayan, Sibugay, Zamboanga del Norte Bgy. Tigbinway, Tungdualan and Tungayan, Sibugay, Zamboanga del Norte Bgy. Tigbinway, Tungdualan and Tungayan, Sibugay, Zamboanga del Norte Monumento, Caloocan City Monumento, Caloocan City Bgy. Sto. Nino, San Jose City, Nueva Ecija

18th Scout Ranger, Phil. Army Philippine Army

still missing still missing

suspected NPA

10/10/01

suspected MILF

Sulaiman, Muhidin

10/10/01

Philippine Army

still missing

suspected MILF

Sulaiman, Yosup Pablo

10/10/01

Philippine Army

still missing

suspected MILF

Ramos, Arnel

12/02/01

Region 4 operatives, PNP Region 4 operatives, PNP 71st Infantry Batallion, Phil. Army

surfaced alive surfaced alive still missing

Member, Sosyalistang Kilusan ng Manggagawa; suspected PMLP members Member, Sosyalistang Kilusan ng Manggagawa; suspected PMLP members Organizer, Bayan Muna

10

Esguerra, Joselito Orcino, Juan Jr.

12/02/01

11

02/09/02

12

Ayroso, Honorio Madjiril, Basir Muner, Kusir

02/09/02

Bgy. Sto. Nino, San Jose City, Nueva Ecija Lustre st, Zamboanga City Lustre st, Zamboanga City Lustre st, Zamboanga City Lustre st, Zamboanga City Galamang, Polomolok, South Cotabato Magallanes, Cotabato city Magallanes, Cotabato city Magallanes, Cotabato city Magallanes, Cotabato city

71st Infantry Batallion, Phil. Army Philippine Marines Philippine Marines

still missing surfaced alive surfaced alive surfaced alive surfaced alive still missing surfaced alive surfaced alive surfaced alive surfaced alive

student activist

13 14

03/30/02 03/30/02

M M

Suspected ASG/MNLF Suspected ASG

15

Aralun, Salim

03/30/02

Philippine Marines

Suspected ASG

16 17

Muner, Taufic Usman, Uztad Mohaliddin Jekeron, Ahmad Amiruddin, Ikram Amiruddin, Arman Mapandi, Khalib

03/30/02 05/07/02

M M

Philippine Marines Sr. Supt. Bartolome Baluyot, PRO XII, PNP Military Military Military Military

Suspected ASG suspected MILF/involved in Gen. Santos bombing Suspected ASG/MNLF Suspected ASG/MNLF Suspected ASG/MNLF Suspected ASG/MNLF

18 19 20 21

05/07/02 05/07/02 05/07/02 05/07/02

M M M M

22 23

Mustasa, Rolando Saducos, Victor

08/24/02 11/23/02

M M

Bgy. Guyuran, Juban, Sorsogon Bgy. Tabinay, Maliit, Puerto Galera, Oriental Mindoro Poblacion Kalawit, Zamboanga del Norte Poblacion Kalawit, Zamboanga del Norte Bgy. Damulog, Malaybalay, Bukidnon Bgy. Damulog, Malaybalay, Bukidnon Bgy. Damulog, Malaybalay, Bukidnon Bgy. Damulog, Malaybalay, Bukidnon Bgy. Damulog, Malaybalay, Bukidnon

elements of the 21st IB, Phil. Army Unidentified state agent Mayor Arnold Canoto Mayor Arnold Canoto elements of the 8th IB, Phil. Army elements of the 8th IB, Phil. Army elements of the 8th IB, Phil. Army elements of the 8th IB, Phil. Army elements of the 8th IB, Phil. Army

surfaced alive still missing still missing still missing still missing still missing still missing still missing still missing suspected MILF and arsonist

24

Jailani, Kasiran

1/19/2003

25 26 27

Bendong, Carding Tabo, Berting Anok, Zaida

1/19/2003 01/27/03 01/27/03

M M F

suspected MILF and arsonist suspected MNLF suspected MNLF

28

Tabo, Norodin

01/27/03

suspected MNLF

29

Tabo, Saddam

01/27/03

suspected MNLF

30

Montawal, Bangkas

01/27/03

suspected MNLF

31

Tabo, Udad

01/27/03

Bgy. Damulog, Malaybalay, Bukidnon Bgy. Damulog, Malaybalay, Bukidnon Bgy. Damulog, Malaybalay, Bukidnon Bgy. Damulog, Malaybalay, Bukidnon Bgy. Damulog, Malaybalay, Bukidnon

elements of the 8th IB, Phil. Army elements of the 8th IB, Phil. Army elements of the 8th IB, Phil. Army elements of the 8th IB, Phil. Army elements of the 8th IB, Phil. Army

still missing still missing surfaced alive surfaced alive surfaced alive

suspected MNLF

32

Masukat, Tongatong Abdullah, Ayoub Ampunan, Mama Otso, Jojo

01/27/03

suspected MNLF

33

01/27/03

suspected MNLF

34

01/27/03

suspected MNLF

35

01/27/03

suspected MNLF

36

Tabo, Khadafy

01/27/03

Bgy. Damulog, Malaybalay, Bukidnon Bgy. Damulog, Malaybalay, Bukidnon Bgy. Damulog, Malaybalay, Bukidnon

elements of the 8th IB, Phil. Army elements of the 8th IB, Phil. Army elements of the 8th IB, Phil. Army

surfaced alive surfaced alive surfaced alive

suspected MNLF

37

Guiamlang, Taidie Alim, Mohammad

01/27/03

suspected MNLF

38

01/27/03

Suspected MNLF

39

Resurreccion, Fr. Melvin

1/28/2003

Sison, Surigao del Norte

Unidentified state agent

surfaced alive

Active in anti-mining and anti-PPA campaigns; Aglipayan priest

40

Aynum "Ricky" Looy

3/30/2003

Sitio Takid, Buong Lupa, Gloria, O. Mindoro

Philippine Army

surfaced alive

Rebel returnee

41

Agaw, Untoy

3/30/2003

Sitio Pag-asa, Bgy. Morente, Oriental Mindoro

five armed men in civilian clothes (Bounet)

found dead

Suspected NPA

42

Uztadz Allimudin Zulliple Macellana, Eden Gumacoy, Eddie Bernardino, Lino

4/7/2003

Davao City

Unidentifed state Agents

Still Missing

suspected terrorist (Davao bombing)

43 44 45

4/21/2003 4/21/2003 5/24/2003

F M M

Naujan, Mindoro Oriental Naujan, Mindoro Oriental Occidental Mindoro

Alsa Masa Alsa Masa Unidentified state agent

Found dead Found dead still missing

Karapatan Karapatan Dep. Sec. Gen., Katipunan ng Samahang Magbubukid sa Timog Katagalugan; Rural Missionaries of the Phil.

46

Doydoy, Lito

9/9/2003

Maco, Compostela Valley Maco, Compostela Valley Maco, Compostela Valley Maco, Compostela Valley Ilioilo City Agta Beach Resort, Bgy. Kilima, Baybay, Leyte Agta Beach Resort, Bgy. Kilima, Baybay, Leyte Bgy. Buo, Magdalena, Laguna

Willy Javier (MIG asset) dumped the bodies Willy Javier (MIG asset) dumped the bodies Willy Javier (MIG asset) dumped the bodies Willy Javier (MIG asset) dumped the bodies Intelligence Group/PNP seven unidentified armed men

found dead found dead found dead found dead surfaced alive still missing

Community organizer, Anakbayan Coordinator, Anakbayan

47

Reynoso, Marjorie Benaro, Jonathan Ragase, Ramon Hayudini, Edzmar Portaleza, Rolando

9/9/2003

48

9/9/2003

Councilor, Sanggunian Kabataan

49

9/9/2003

50 51

10/1/2003 2/21/2004

M M

Suspected ASG Member, Bayan Muna

52

Paguntalan, Jacqueline

2/21/2004

seven unidentified armed men

still missing

Member, Bayan Muna

53

Bueta, Pedro

3/13/2004

15 unidentified armed men

still missing

Organizer, Anak Pawis

54

Jimlan, Carpit

4/30/2004

Upper Sirib, Calinan, Davao City

3 heavily armed unidentified men

still missing

55

Adornado, Ruel

06/00/2004

Candelaria, Quezon

PNP

still missing

Anak bayan Activist

56

Ostonal, Oliver

06/00/2004

Candelaria, Quezon

PNP

still missing

Anak bayan Activist

57

Lazarra, Artemio

7/4/2004

Bgy. Sto. Ni0, Motiong, Western Samar Bgy. Sto. Ni0, Motiong, Western Samar

20 soldiers belonging to the 34th IB, PA based in San Jorge 20 soldiers belonging to the 34th IB, PA based in San Jorge

surfaced alive

suspected NPA supporters

58

Lazarra, Josephine

7/4/2004

surfaced alive

suspected NPA supporters

59

Lazarra, Jocelyn

7/4/2004

Bgy. Sto. Ni0, Motiong, Western Samar

20 soldiers belonging to the 34th IB, PA based in San Jorge

surfaced alive

suspected NPA supporters

60

Lazarra, Jonathan

7/4/2004

Bgy. Sto. Ni0, Motiong, Western Samar

20 soldiers belonging to the 34th IB, PA based in San Jorge

surfaced alive

suspected NPA supporters

61

Gabane, Leonorio Mabilog, Antonio Mabanan, Edboy

7/4/2004

Bgy. Sto. Ni0, Motiong, Western Samar Bgy. Sto. Ni0, Motiong, Western Samar Bgy. Sto. Ni0, Motiong, Western Samar Bgy. Sto. Ni0, Motiong, Western Samar Sitio Masilap, Bgy. San Isidro, Montalban, Rizal Sampaloc, Manila

Philippine Army

surfaced alive surfaced alive surfaced alive

62

7/4/2004

Philippine Army

63

7/4/2004

Philippine Army

64

Salingsing, Nonoy Lamigo, Recaredo Detroz, Mario

7/4/2004

Philippine Army

surfaced alive surfaced alive still missing Community organizer, Alab Katipunan Bayan/Bayan Muna members

65

7/5/2004

80th IB, Phil. Army

66

7/18/2004

ISAFP

67

Gonzales, Joseph Comiso, Ronaldo Panalangin, Al Molk Usop, Monawara Mubpon, Morshid

7/18/2004

Sampaloc, Manila

ISAFP

still missing still missing surfaced alive surfaced alive surfaced alive

Bayan/Bayan Muna members

68

7/18/2004

Sampaloc, Manila

ISAFP

Bayan/Bayan Muna members

69

10/6/2004

Paco, Manila

ISAFP

suspected terrorist (Davao bombing) suspected terrorist (Davao bombing) suspected terrorist (Davao bombing)

70 71

10/6/2004 10/6/2004

F M

Paco, Manila SM City - North, Quezon City

ISAFP ISAFP

72

Dawing, Senior

10/18/2004

Upper Sepaka, Surallah, South Cotabato Upper Sepaka, Surallah, South Cotabato Upper Sepaka, Surallah, South Cotabato

27th IB, Philippine Army 27th IB, Philippine Army 27th IB, Philippine Army

still missing surfaced alive surfaced alive

suspected MILF and Abu Sayyaf members suspected MILF and Abu Sayyaf members suspected MILF and Abu Sayyaf members

73

Gogo, Amil Maslamama Gogo, Akmad

10/18/2004

74

10/18/2004

75

Gogo, Sabandal Manamba, Rio Dimson Camili, Abdul Rahman Estanislao, Amador Dela Cruz, Rolando Cugihan, Dawbe Abalos, Patricio

10/18/2004

Upper Sepaka, Surallah, South Cotabato Panabo, Davao del Norte Panabo, Davao del Norte Rizal

27th IB, Philippine Army ISAFP

surfaced alive still missing still missing surfaced alive surfaced alive

suspected MILF and Abu Sayyaf members suspected terrorist (Davao bombing) suspected terrorist (Davao bombing)

76

11/1/2004

77

11/1/2004

ISAFP

78

11/9/2004

79

11/9/2004

Rizal

80

12/4/2004

Nasipit, Agusan del Norte Catbalogan, Samar

Philippine Army

found dead Still Missing still missing

suspected NPA

81

3/28/2005

Phil. Army

Suspected NPA

82

Buton, Raynaldo

02/00/2005

Bansud, O.Mindoro

Philippine Army

Suspected NPA

83

Amahan, Joel

4/4/2005

Andap Valley, Surigao del sur Andap Valley, Surigao del sur Andap Valley, Surigao del sur Andap Valley, Surigao del sur Andap Valley, Surigao del sur Andap Valley, Surigao del sur Andap Valley, Surigao del sur Calbayog City, Wesyern Samar Calbayog City, Wesyern Samar Mulanay, Quezon City

Military

still missing still missing still missing still missing surfaced alive surfaced alive surfaced alive Still Missing Still Missing Surface Alive

suspected NPA

84

Casil, lolong

4/4/2005

Military

suspected NPA

85

Casil, Lowi

4/4/2005

Military

suspected NPA

86 87 88 89 90 91 92

Casil, Arnulfo Cata, Junrey Casil, Junrey Casil, Ranly Velasco, Jovito Parani, Narciso Garcia, Ramoncito

4/4/2005 4/4/2005 4/4/2005 4/4/2005 4/22/2005 4/22/2005 5/28/2005

M M M M M M M

Military Military Military Military Philippine Army Philippine Army Unidentifed state Agents

suspected NPA Suspected NPA Suspected NPA Suspected NPA Suspected NPA Suspected NPA Former NPA

93 94 95 96 97 98 99 100 101 102 103

Barquillo, Armando de Castro, Lirio Villanueva, Marilou Villanueva, Abraham Villar, Charity Dayanan, Darry Dionson, Norito Abrasaldo, Rico Gellegan, Jeremie Esteban, Cecilia Paras, Tomas

7/26/2005 7/26/2005 9/30/2005 9/30/2005 9/30/2005 9/30/2005 9/30/2005 9/30/2005 9/30/2005 10/2/2005 10/13/2005

M M F M F M M M F F M

Public Market, Cavite City Public Market, Cavite City Kabangkalan, Negros Occ. Kabangkalan, Negros Occ. Kabangkalan, Negros Occ. Kabangkalan, Negros Occ. Kabangkalan, Negros Occ. Kabangkalan, Negros Occ. Kabangkalan, Negros Occ. Guimba, Nueva Ecija Samal, Bataan

Unidentified armed men Unidentified armed men Philippine Army Philippine Army Philippine Army Philippine Army Philippine Army Philippine Army Philippine Army Unknown Philippine Army

still missing surfaced alive surfaced alive surfaced alive surfaced alive surfaced alive surfaced alive surfaced alive surfaced alive Found dead still missing

Anak Pawis member Tricycle driver KMP/ organizer KMP/ organizer KMP/ organizer Teatro Obrero OrganizerNFSW KMP/Cosultant Driver Farmer/KMP member Anak Pawis member Rebel returnee

104 105 106 107 108 109 110 111 112 113

Flamiano, Amil De vera, Pio

Desacula, Francis Noel

10/29/2005 12/15/2005
1/9/2006

M M
M

Baguio City Zamboanga City

Batangas City

PNP Military
Philippine Air Force

surfaced alive surfaced alive

still missing

Suspected ASG suspected terrorist

Labor Activist

Lucero, Audie Manalo, Ramond Manalo, Reynaldo Campus, Pepito Parungao, Leonardo Estriber, Joey Concepcion, Rogelio Intan, Ronald

2/12/2006 2/14/2006 2/14/2006 2/18/2006 2/18/2006 3/3/2006 3/6/2006

M M M M M M M

Bataan San Ildefonso, Bulacan San Ildefonso, Bulacan San Antonio, Nueva Ecija San Antonio, Nueva Ecija Baler, Aurora San Ildefonso, Bulacan

PNP/Military Military Military Unidentified armed men Unidentified armed men Unidentified armed men Philippine Army

found dead still missing still missing still missing still missing still missing still missing still missing

Activist Suspected NPA Suspected NPA Activist Activist NGO worker SDCWA, labor leader

114

4/3/2006

h.Luisita,Tarlac

Philippine Army

Anak Bayan member

115 116 117 118 119 120 121 122 123 124 125

Almonte, Dario Custodio, Riel Axel alejrdro Pinpin Ybanez, Enrico Masayes, Michael Sarmiento, Aristedes Limjoco, Philip Porter, Ronald Guinto, Domingo Interior, Abelardo Tranquilino, Virgilio

4/6/2006 4/28/2006 4/28/2006 4/28/2006 4/28/2006 4/28/2006 5/8/2006 5/16/2006 5/17/2006 5/17/2006 5/17/2006

M M M M M M M M M M M

Batangas City Tagaytay City Tagaytay City Tagaytay City Tagaytay City Tagaytay City Dau, Pampanga San Rafael st, Makati City Gen. Tinio, Nueva Ecija Gen. Tinio, Nueva Ecija Gen. Tinio, Nueva Ecija

Unidentified armed men PNP/Military PNP/Military PNP/Military PNP/Military PNP/Military Unknown Unidentified armed men Unidentified armed men Unidentified armed men Unidentified armed men

still missing surfaced alive surfaced alive surfaced alive surfaced alive surfaced alive still missing still missing still missing still missing still missing

Activist Peasant activist Peasant activist Peasant activist Peasant activist Peasant activist Activist Acivist

126 127 128 129 130

Estaquio, Virgilio Cabauatan, Jim Dionisio, Ruben Curameng, Jose Ebona, Dennis

5/22/2006 5/22/2006 5/22/2006 5/22/2006 5/22/2006

M M M M M

Kamuning, Quezon City Kamuning, Quezon City Kamuning, Quezon City Kamuning, Quezon City Kamuning, Quezon City

ISAFP ISAFP ISAFP ISAFP ISAFP

surfaced alive surfaced alive surfaced alive surfaced alive surfaced alive

UMDJ member UMDJ member UMDJ member UMDJ member UMDJ member