By DEE AYROSO
Tatay Gerry is free!
Tags: Gerardo Dela Peña
Oldest political prisoner released: A long fight towards freedom
“The release of political prisoner Gerardo Dela Peña is a testament to the power of perseverance, vigilance and community in overcoming challenges.”
12 years in prison, political prisoner wants freedom on his 85th birthday
“There are no further obstacles that should hinder Tatay Gerry’s release as the Board of Pardons and Parole issued a recommendation for the commutation of his sentence to a definite prison term of 12 years.”
Tatay Gerry
Free Gerardo dela Peña!
Frail body, sharp mind: Oldest political prisoner longs for freedom
Despite the deteriorating conditions, political prisoner Gerardo Dela Peña remains hopeful that he will still be reunited with his elderly wife Pilar and their family in Camarines Norte.
Government says no executive clemency for oldest political prisoner
“We ask Secretary Boying Remulla to take a direct hand to ensure the fair implementation of the BPP resolution. Time is not on the side of an 84-year-old in the terribly congested conditions of the NBP.”