“Last December 2, a land rights defender Amanda Echanis was illegally arrested and planted with guns and explosives by Philippine authorities in Cagayan, north of the country’s capital. Amanda is also the daughter of peace activist Randall Echanis who was assassinated in his home last August,” the group stated.The group further said President Rodrigo Duterte, in his most recent tirade, accused progressive lawmakers as communists while failing to offer any proof to back up his allegations.
But activist groups insist again that the evidence was planted, asking that PNP release the seven suspects which included journalist and Manila Today editor Lady Ann Salem.on human rights as part of the joint program with the United Nations Human Rights Council which calls for greater cooperation between the international community and the Philippines in terms of human rights.