By Billy Begas
The six-member Makabayan bloc has filed a resolution seeking an investigation on the death of a one-month old baby girl who was separated from her jailed-mother three days after birth in Negros Oriental.
House Resolution 1600 seeks to determine possible violations of the Bangkok Rules established by the United Nations on the treatment of women prisoners. The said rules provide for appropriate health care and humane treatment of women in prison and set examples for gender-sensitive alternatives to prison such as counseling services and on-site childcare facilities.
“It is imperative for members of Congress, as representatives of the people to protect the rights of the people and seek accountability for violations against such,” the resolution read.
On February 14, one-month old Carlen died of an infection of the lungs and blood while separated from her mother Nona Espinosa.
Espinosa was taken back to jail in Guihulngan City after giving birth through cesarean section.
Carlen was born with a cleft palate and breathing problem, according to Kapatid, a support network for political prisoners. Her death comes four months after the death of three-month old baby River who was also separated from her jailed mother Reina Mae Nasino.
Espinosa was arrested along with eight others including her partner Adidas Acero on September 20, 2020 in Barangay Buenavista, Guihulngan City. The couple was accused of being officials of the New People’s Army.
“The death of infant Carlen just months after the controversial death of baby River highlights the need to conduct a thorough and impartial investigation on the incident to bring justice to the victims of these tragic incidents and avoid further casualties and damages especially against the innocent,” the resolution further read.
Source: Latest Politics News Today (Politics.com.ph)
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