Disappearance of Sherlyn Cadapan and Karen Empeño

Sherlyn Cadapan
Born Metro Manila, Philippines
Disappeared June 26, 2006
Hagonoy, Bulacan, Philippines
Status Missing for 11 years, 1 month and 21 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 11 years, 1 month and 21 days
Cause of death Homicide

Sherlyn Cadapan (birthdate unknown ~ June 26, 2006) and Karen Empeño (July 22, 1983 ~ June 26, 2006) were students who both disappeared in Hagonoy, Bulacan on June 26, 2006.

Disappearance

On June 26, 2006 Cadapan and Empeño who were both alumnae of the University of the Philippines were abducted by suspected military men in Hagonoy, Bulacan, under the rule of President Gloria Macapagal-Arroyo,[1] and were accused of being members of the Communist Party of the Philippines. This incident took place at a time when Central Luzon was being riven by a fierce conflict between the government and the communist New People’s Army.[2]

Aftermath

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[3]–is implicated by the Philippine government in 2011 for kidnapping, torture, and murder.[4][5][6][7] He was arrested for the disappearances in 2014.[3]

See also

References

  1. ↑ "2 UP students still missing after 7 years". Rappler. June 28, 2013.
  2. ↑ "Karen Empeño and Sherlyn Cadapan: Fates Intertwined by a Desire to Serve the Masses - Bulatlat". Bulatlat. 2009-06-27. Retrieved 2017-05-07.
  3. 1 2 "Philippine Ex-general Wanted in Activists Disappearance is Arrested". The New York Times. August 12, 2014.
  4. ↑ "Hunt on for Palparan | Inquirer News". newsinfo.inquirer.net. 2011. Retrieved 28 December 2011.
  5. ↑ "Hunt on for Palparan - Yahoo!". ph.news.yahoo.com. 2011. Archived from the original on 9 January 2012. Retrieved 28 December 2011.
  6. ↑ "Manhunt launched for retired general Jovito Palparan | Sun.Star". sunstar.com.ph. 2011. Retrieved 28 December 2011.
  7. ↑ "Manhunt on for ‘The Butcher’ - ucanews.com". ucanews.com. 2011. Archived from the original on 8 March 2012. Retrieved 28 December 2011.
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