At a press briefing, Acorda maintained that the encounter was a legitimate operation. “If there are complaints, we are open for investigation but based on the report, it’s a legitimate operation. Compoc, he added, was already in his 60s and was in no position to fight since he was suffering from arthritis. She was always the first person to volunteer when lawyers needed assistance in the countless legal work of the organization. She joined community visits for paralegal trainings and discussions on human rights despite the demands of law school.

Source: Philippine Daily Inquirer February 27, 2024 15:21 UTC