Several lawyers and activists hailed the conviction of Major General Jovito Palparan on Monday, saying it is a warning to “all human rights violators.”“We welcome the verdict rendered against “The Butcher”. ADVERTISEMENT“This is a warning to all human rights violators. The National Union of People’s Lawyers (NUPL) seconded Reyes’ statement, warning other violators of a retribution. And that his conviction be a signal to all other human rights violators especially of the worst kinds that rightful retribution will come in time,” NUPL said. “His conviction sends the message that cocky perpetrators of hideous human rights violations will meet their match in the fortitude of the mothers, the strength of the mass movement, the courage of human rights defenders, and the value of good lawyering for the people,” they noted.

Source: Philippine Daily Inquirer September 17, 2018 04:07 UTC