Statement of PANDAYAN on the Assassination of Kahanay Rene PeñasJune 8, 2009PANDAYAN strongly condemns the violent and treacherous killing of KaRene Peñas, 51 years old, the National Vice-President, PambansangKilusan ng mga Samahang Magsasaka (PAKISAMA). PANDAYAN join othergroups to seek justice for our dear Kahanay, Ka Rene Peñas, andexpress support and offer our prayers to his wife, Evangeline and hischildren, Noland, Jerald, and Wopsyjenn.Ka Rene was cowardly assassinated by unknown assailants last June 5,2009, at around 11:00 PM while on his way to his farm in San Vicente,Sumilao, Bukidnon, while riding a motorcycle with his two companions.His two companions survived, but Ka Rene did not survive from theeleven gunshot wounds.How could an active non-violent advocate whose life was committed toserving the [...]
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