Philippines: SLAPP Suit Against Ifugaos In Didipio Dismissed

Philippines: SLAPP Suit Against Ifugaos In Didipio Dismissed   “Finally! We can now sleep without fear of being arrested anytime” exclaimed Mr. Jaime Ananayo, one of the 9 accused ifugaos and a member of Didipio Earth Savers Multipurpose Association (DESAMA).   After more than 2 years of waiting, Indigenous Ifugaos of Didipio Nueva Vizcaya were euphoric yesterday upon hearing Judge Atorba of the Municipal Trial Court of Kasibu, Nueva Vizcaya dismissed the case filed against them by the...

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