Press Release
July 13, 2009ON THE ATTEMPT ON THE LIFE OF JOEL ASCUTIA
I condemn in the strongest possible terms the attempt on the life of Piston Bicol Chapter President Joel Ascutia.
The attack is not the first of its kind in Bicol, where political activists have been consistently targeted, and in many cases killed, by assassins.
As long as those behind these murders remain unpunished, these attacks will continue to victimize those who seek to advance the interests of the marginalized in their own peaceful but militant way.
Before this incident escalates into another wave of attacks, this administration must not wait for another visit by the UN rapporteur before stepping in to stop this gang of murderers which seem to enjoy immunity from arrest and prosecution. I join others in wishing Ascutia a speedy recovery, and urging the Philippine National Police to thoroughly investigate this assassination attempt.
GOD BLESS YOU PRESIDENT CORY!
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Monday, July 13, 2009
Senator Chiz Escudero Condemns Shooting of Joel Ascutia Before Start of Bicol Transport Strike — Condor-Piston President Now in Critical Condition
13 July 2009
Senator Chiz Escudero strongly condemned the attempt on the life of Bicol transport leader Joel Ascutia in Daraga, Albay early this morning. Ascutia was shot by two unidentified motorcycle-riding gunmen at around 4:00am before the start of today's transport strike. Ascutia suffered a gunshot wound near his navel and was rushed to the Bicol Regional Training and Teaching Hospital where he is now in critical condition.
Below is the full text of the press release of Senator Escudero on the shooting of Joel Ascutia:
This GMANews.tv article and the GMA News flash report by Connie Sison provide additional information on the shooting of Joel Ascutia:
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