Czech Republic Ambassador to the Philippines Karel Hejč visited journalist Frenchie Mae Cumpio, activists Marielle Domequil and Alexander Philip “Chakoy” Abinguna in Tacloban City, Leyte on Sept.20.
In an X post, Hejč vowed that the embassy will continue to advocate for justice, following the arrest of the famous ‘Tacloban 5’.
“It was encouraging to witness the high spirits of Frenchie, Marielle and Chakoy of the ‘Tacloban5’ as it has been almost six years since their arrest,” the envoy said.
“As a member of the @MediaFreedomC, we will keep advocating for justice and the right to due process,” he added. Katrina Manubay
To recall, in February 2020, community journalist, Cumpio, activists, Domequil, Abinguna, Legion, and Cabaljao were arrested in Tacloban City due to charges on illegal possession of firearms and explosives.
Aside from initial charges, Cumpio and Domequil have been charged of terrorism financing in 2021.
