Disappearance of Sherlyn Cadapan and Karen Empeño

Sherlyn Cadapan
Born Metro Manila, Philippines
Disappeared June 26, 2006
= Hagonoy, Bulacan, Philippines
Status Missing for 9 years, 8 months and 8 days
Cause of death Homicide
Karen Empeño
Born (1983-07-22)July 22, 1983
Metro Manila, Philippines
Disappeared June 26, 2006 (aged 22)
= Hagonoy, Bulacan, Philippines
Status Missing for 9 years, 8 months and 8 days
Cause of death Homicide

Sherlyn Cadapan (birthdate unknown ~ June 26, 2006) and Karen Empeño (July 22, 1983 ~ June 26, 2006) were two University of the Philippines alumnae accused of being members of the Communist Party of the Philippines who disappeared in Hagonoy, Bulacan on June 26, 2006, under the rule of President Gloria Macapagal-Arroyo.[1]

The leftist political party Bagong Alyansang Makabayan has accused the Armed Forces of the Philippines of being involved in the women's disappearance and alleged deaths. Former general and former congressman Jovito Palparan–known as Berdugo ("Butcher") for his alleged involvement[2]–is implicated by the Philippine government in 2011 for kidnapping, torture, and murder.[3][4][5][6] He was arrested for the disappearances in 2014. [2]

See also

References

  1. "2 UP students still missing after 7 years". Rappler. June 28, 2013.
  2. 1 2 "Philippine Ex-general Wanted in Activists Disappearance is Arrested". The New York Times. August 12, 2014.
  3. "Hunt on for Palparan | Inquirer News". newsinfo.inquirer.net. 2011. Retrieved 28 December 2011.
  4. "Hunt on for Palparan - Yahoo!". ph.news.yahoo.com. 2011. Retrieved 28 December 2011.
  5. "Manhunt launched for retired general Jovito Palparan | Sun.Star". sunstar.com.ph. 2011. Retrieved 28 December 2011.
  6. "Manhunt on for ‘The Butcher’ - ucanews.com". ucanews.com. 2011. Retrieved 28 December 2011.
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