MANILA, Philippines — The Department of Justice junked the police’s complaint against activists, including Rep. Sarah Elago (Kabataan party-list), accused of kidnapping a young activist to join Anakbayan. Police SMSgt Bayron Rana, complainant in the case, said that Alicia was recruited when she was a minor to become a member of Anakbayan and eventually a member of CPP-NPA-NDF. But the complainants failed to show that the respondents were entrusted with Alicia’s custody and had failed to return her home. “There is also no evidence presented showing that Anakbayan is the recruiting arm of or somehow connected to the CPP-NPA-NDF,” the resolution read. The prosecution also said that the complainants failed to present any evidence that would connect the respondents with the CPP-NPA-NDF.

Source: Philippine Star October 26, 2020 08:03 UTC