In a statement, the family said Castro, who is being linked to communist rebels by the police and military, was no longer in Mindanao and they already met her Wednesday evening."Our family, with the help of friends, were successful in getting her out of Mindanao immediately. It was a tiring day, which culminated to us finally meeting her late in the evening."
Castro was taken into custody by police and military intelligence operatives in San Juan City on February 18 on the basis of a warrant of arrest issued by acting Presiding Judge Fernando Fudalan of the Bayugan RTC Branch 7. Police said Castro is a ranking member of the Communist Party of the Philippines and facing kidnapping and serious illegal detention charges.The family said Castro now needs rest with his family and friends.
"This is a continuing saga still, and we hope for the safety of Naty. For now, Naty has to rest with family and trusted friends, and consolidate her thoughts after the harrowing experience," the family said.