Open Letter of Randy Felix Malayao

Letter from a Political Prisoner
BY RANDY FELIX MALAYAO
DEMOCRATIC SPACE
First Posted on Bulatlat.Com
Vol. VIII, No. 24, July 20-26, 2008

Friends, relatives, fellow libertarians and human rights advocates:

Warmest Greetings!
There is a pending motion/request from the State's Armed Forces to transfer my detention from BJMP-Tuguegarao City, Cagayan to PNP Camp Crame Custodial Center and consequently, the venue for the trial on the strength of SC Circular No. 68-2005. This is the latest attempt to curtail my civil and socio-political rights as this is de facto Military Custodianship.

I rigorously oppose this transfer as this would be a convenient excuse for them to employ possible physical and mental harm, unchecked/uncontrolled tactical interrogation and confinement in harsh stockade conditions the way they did during my detention in a military camp. I have yet to overcome the stress and agony of  having suffered non-stop physical and psychological torture that I had been subjected to under the hands of AFP & PNP officers on 15-20 May 2008.

I maintain that I am being detained on the basis of my political beliefs, a prisoner of conscience. I am innocent of all the criminal charges filed against me.

I am seeking all legal aid and remedies due me. I intend to file a Writ of Amparo petition and other options that the courts would provide for my security and protection.

I am appealing anew to all friends, relatives and fellow civil libertarians and human rights advocates to join me in my struggle to oppose and frustrate all attempts by the State to further curtail my rights and civil liberties and frustrate all moves to have me silenced.

I would be very grateful for all your unconditional help and continuing support.

In the service of the people,

Randy Felix Malayao

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Mindanao NGO's Launched New Websites

Two leading Mindanao based non-government organizations have launched their websites.

Mindanao Business Information and Office Services (Mind-BIOS), Inc., is a stock company organized by faculty members and executives of Mindanao State University - Iligan Institute of Technology (MSU-IIT).

Mind-BIOS offers comprehensive business support and consulting services for grassroots and community based business ventures. Since its inception in 1999, Mind-BIOS stayed true to its principle of advancing economic democracy in Mindanao.

Mind-BIOS' formal and no-nonsense website can surely enhance the business opportunities of community organizations, local governments, and private entrepreneurs in Mindanao.

Their website can be found at http://mindbios.site40.net

Another Mindanao-based NGO, the Southern Philippines Research and Extension Foundation (SOPREX) also launched their own web presence.

SOPREX Foundation is the leading training and service institution in Mindanao. Its track record in upholding the welfare of the people of Mindanao is exemplary.

SOPREX offers research related service, business management consulting, comprehensive product development, management information system services, environmental impact studies, among others.

Its website can be found at http://soprex.web44.net