Makabayan bloc, allies urge House panel to probe attack vs NUPL lawyer

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MANILA — Lawmakers from the Makabayan bloc and 2 allies in the House of Representatives on Wednesday filed a House resolution seeking a legislative investigation into the brutal attack against volunte

er lawyer Angelo Karlo Guillen.

In their resolution, the Makabayan bloc and allies Albay Rep. Edcel Lagman and Quezon City Rep. Kit Belmonte called on the House Committee on Human Rights to pursue an investigation on the assault, which groups have claimed to be related to Guillen's involvement in the anti-terror law petitions and other human rights cases.

On Tuesday night, Bayan Muna Rep. Carlos Zarate delivered a privilege speech at plenary condemning the attack. Zarate said the incident involving the NUPL official was part of a systematic assault that targets legal professionals.

 

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