Detained mothers’ message to Pope Francis
Member organization: SELDA
Samahan ng mga Ex-Detainees Laban sa Detensyon at para sa Amnestiya
Detained artist’s mother hopes for son’s freedom
“My son has been in jail for too long. The justice system is too slow. I hope that during Pope Francis’ visit here in the Philippines, His Holiness could to help us in our call for the release of my son and other political prisoners,” Mrs. Zenaida Guray said.
Statement of Political prisoners on hunger strike at SICA-1 Camp Bagong Diwa
On the reservations of the BJMP to our request that the food budget supposedly for us, political prisoners at the BJMP-SICA 1 Jail, be donated to typhoon victims.
Detained Alegre Family sees hope in Papal visit
Dear Pope Francis, Your visit to the Philippines brings a ray of hope to people like us who have experienced wanton injustice. Our family has suffered so much. My son was killed and my wife, my other son, Selman, and I have been languishing in jails for the past 10 years for offense we …
Daughters of peace consultants hope Pope Francis stands by their quest for justice
Pope Francis spoke of love; the familiar kind of love that Aya Santos and Nikki Gamara’s parents spoke of—the love for the poor and the oppressed. Both women saw hope that they may find an ally with His Holiness Pope Francis in their quest for justice.
Open letter to Pope Francis I from political prisoners in Camp Bagong Diwa (10 January 2015)
Open letter to Pope Francis I from political prisoners in Camp Bagong Diwa (10 January 2015) Your Holiness, Pope Francis, Warm embraces! Together with millions of the Filipino people, we, political prisoners, extend our warmest welcome to your five-day visit to our country, starting this coming January 15 up to January 19.
Detained volunteer teacher asks help from Pope Francis
“I believe that we are one in the cause of justice for the poor people. With this, I appeal for your help for the release of all political prisoners in the Philippines,” thus wrote detained volunteer teacher Rhea Pareja, one of the 491 political prisoners in the Philippines, in a letter to Pope Francis. …
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Mothers of two youth political prisoners write to Pope Francis
In anticipation of the visit of Pope Francis to the Philippines next year, the mothers of the two University of the Philippines students abducted in August wrote to His Holiness for him to “intercede in the quest for freedom” for their sons Guiller Martin Cadana and Gerald Salonga.
Andrea Rosal appeals to Pope Francis for her release–SELDA
“I appeal for your help. I believe you can do something for my release… I wish you consider my plea,” said Andrea Rosal in a letter to Pope Francis. Andrea Rosal is among the many political prisoners who asked Pope Francis to intercede for their release. Rosal said, “I am the daughter of the late …
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