MANILA, Philippines — A doctor and a human rights advocate accused of kidnapping with serious illegal detention is now being detained in Bayugan City, Agusan del Sur, the Philippine National Police (PNP) reported on Saturday. ADVERTISEMENT“After proper documentation and booking procedure upon her arrest in San Juan City on Friday morning, she was immediately flown to Bayugan City, Agusan del Sur where she is presently detained,” the PNP said. Police alleged that Castro was a member of Communist Party of the Philippines’ (CPP) central committee and head of the New People’s Army’s National Health Bureau. They also accused Castro of being involved in the kidnapping of a member of Civilian Active Auxiliary, detained the victim in an unidentified location, and threatened him in December 29, 2018, in Barangay Kolambungan, Sibagat, Agusan del Sur. I agree to the Terms of Use and acknowledge that I have read the Privacy PolicyRead Next

Source: Philippine Daily Inquirer February 19, 2022 19:45 UTC