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Press release
April 22, 2010

Change group Pagbabago! People’s Movement for Change today slammed government authorities for the apparent double standard in dealing with detainees as it noted how Maguindanao massacre primary suspect Andal Ampatuan Jr. was able to hold a press conference inside his detention facility while military officials have twice refused to produce the Morong 43 before the Commission on Human Rights (CHR).

MOST REV. NEREO P. ODCHIMAR, D.D.

Bishop of Tandag

President, Catholic Bishops’ Conference of the Philippines (CBCP)

Dear Most Rev. Odchimar,

Warmest greetings of peace and solidarity from the Pagbabago! People’s Movement for Change!

This statement is being endorsed by members of the Coordinating Committee of the Pagbabago! People’s Movement for Change including Mo. Mary John Mananzan, OSB; UP Faculty Regent Prof. Judy Taguiwalo; film writer Bibeth Orteza; human rights advocate Edith Burgos; Bayan chairperson Dr. Carol Araullo; whistleblower Engr. Rodolfo “Jun” Lozada Jr., and UP CMC Dean Prof.

News release | March 24, 2010
Reference: Dean Roland Tolentino, spokesperson

Change group Pagbabago! People’s Movement for Change today told Comelec Chairman Jose Melo that the scenario of a failure of elections is a very real threat given the obvious lack of preparedness of the poll body to implement automated elections and President Arroyo’s
maneuverings to remain in power.

News release |March 24, 2010
Reference: Dean Roland Tolentino, spokesperson

Change group Pagbabago! People’s Movement for Change today questioned the nomination of Pampanga congressman Mikey Arroyo as a representative of the partylist group Ang Galing Pinoy (AGP), saying that the presidential son has no right to be a candidate under the partylist system.