A support group for families and friends of political prisoners in the Philippines that works for their release and the protection of their rights and welfare
Oct 11, 2020 • 11 tweets • 3 min read
A day before Reina Mae Nasino's filing of a motion with a Manila court, KAPATID reiterates there is no reason for the court to deny Reina Mae her right to be at the wake of River, her 3-month old daughter. #JusticeForBabyRiver#FreeReinaMaeNasino#FreePoliticalPrisonersPH
“The court should swiftly grant the grieving mother's appeal to visit her dead child and to be present until her baby is brought to her final resting place. For Reina Mae who barely had the chance to spend a...
Oct 11, 2020 • 24 tweets • 5 min read
After the tragic death of Reina Mae Nasino's 3-month old child, KAPATID pressed for her release to let her grieve the untimely demise of her firstborn and as a matter of justice as one of her counsels laid out the reasons why she does not deserve even a single day in prison.
“We appeal for the release of Reina Mae who lost her child without having the chance to see her alive for the last time. There is no reason for the courts to deny Reina Mae her right to visit the wake of her child and give her temporary freedom when it’s the least they can...
Oct 9, 2020 • 7 tweets • 2 min read
KAPATID embraces Reina Mae in this moment of grief. River died at the ICU of PGH at 8:50 pm, October 9, more than two weeks since she was brought to the hospital after exhibiting COVID-19 symptoms. She died of Acute Respiratory Distress Syndrome. #FreeReinaMaeNasino
There are no words to describe the anguish that Reina Mae is feeling now. She was denied of her right to take care of her child and to see her at the hospital while still alive and was struggling for a chance to survive.