The Bayan Muna party-list has filed a House resolution condemning and seeking investigation on the arrest of an environmental activist in Ilocos last December 12. Sherwin De Vera, coordinator of Defend Ilocos, a network of environmental advocates in the Ilocos region, was arrested for rebellion by police while on his way home to Candon, Ilocos Sur, according to the group. ADVERTISEMENTUnder House Resolution no. According to Zarate, prior to De Vera’s arrest, he has already been subjected to harassment due to his human rights and environmental advocacies, as well as for being a coordinator of Bayan Muna. In a press briefing on Tuesday, other progressive lawmakers also strongly condemned the arrest of De Vera.

Source: Philippine Daily Inquirer December 19, 2017 04:30 UTC