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PH Gov't should insist on Pemberton's Custody

Bayan Muna Representatives Neri Colmenares and Carlos Zarate today said that the Philippine government should insist on the custody of US Marine Joseph Scott Pemberton.

“The Philippine government should override the U.S. refusal to turn over custody of Pemberton because the U.S. position is a violation of our criminal laws and disregards the jurisdiction of the Philippine courts and law enforcement authorities over crimes committed in the Philippines and against Filipinos,” said Senior Deputy Minority Leader Colmenares.

Submitted by makabayan national on Thu, 12/18/2014 - 07:07

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Submitted by makabayan national on Tue, 12/16/2014 - 00:00
Teachers lambasts DBM and DepEd for causing delay in the release of bonus

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Submitted by makabayan national on Thu, 12/11/2014 - 00:00
Immediate implementation of Free Mobile Disaster Alerts Act sought

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Submitted by makabayan national on Sat, 12/06/2014 - 00:00