Pubdate: Wed, 09 Feb 2005
Source: Sunstar Davao (Philippines)
Copyright: 2005 Sunstar
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Cited: Philippine Drug Enforcement Agency http://www.pdea.gov.ph
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8 BOYS SEEK BAYAN'S HELP; FEARS SUMMARY
EXECUTION

EIGHT out-of-school boys is said to have sought the assistance of the
Bagong Alyansang Makabayan Southern Mindanao Region (Bayan SMR) after
they were informed by people in their community that they were placed
under police surveillance for suspected involvement in illegal activities.

But Bayan SMR spokesperson Jeppie Ramada refused to reveal identities
of the eight minors.

"They said they are not involved in illegal activities," Ramada said
in the vernacular.

Ramada said the boys approached them after receiving word that they
are targets of vigilantes roaming in the city.

Ramada said Bayan will check with the Philippine Drug Enforcement
Agency 11 whether these youths are indeed in the list of those
suspected to be involved in illegal activities. 
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