By Calvin Cordova
CEBU CITY—The eight persons arrested in a rally in front of the University of the Philippines (UP) Cebu campus walked out of jail Monday (June 8).
Executive Judge Jenelyn Forrosuelo, who is also the presiding judge of the Municipal Trial Court in Cities Branch 4 in Cebu City, did not recommend bail for the eight accused collectively known as the “Cebu 8” because the cases filed against them will have to go through summary procedure.
The eight accused were asked to submit their counter-affidavits within 10 days from the receipt of the release order. The eight persons arrested in a rally in front of the University of the Philippines (UP) Cebu campus walked out of jail Monday (June 8).
The judge ordered the immediate release of Jaime Paglinawan Sr., Joahanna Veloso, Janry Diocson Ubal, Al Osiris Ingking, Bernie Canedo Jr., Celement Corominas Jr., April Dyan Gumanao, and Nar Athena Mae Porlas “unless there exists some lawful cause/s that would warrant their continued detention.”
The eight accused stepped out of the Waterfront Police Station past 6 p.m. Monday. They were arrested last Friday morning in front of UP Cebu campus while staging a rally against the anti-terrorism bill.