Remulla said that fear and intimidation could be keeping some members of the group from speaking out.
Sen. Risa Hontiveros files a resolution seeking to investigate the sexual violence, child abuse and forced marriage perpetuated by an alleged cult.MANILA, Philippines — The Department of Justice has thumbed down a request from leaders of an alleged “cult” in Soccoro to hold their investigation of the group’s activities in their own locality, citing doubts over the authenticity of members’ answers due to intimidation within the circle.
In her privilege speech last week, Sen. Risa Hontiveros bared that numerous cases of rape, have been committed against minors, with the leaders of the group facilitating marriages of children as young as 12 years old with adults. Justice Secretary Boying Remulla said that it is a “big no” to hold the preliminary investigation there.
“ non-cooperation and it’s the intimidation that were trying to avoid here. Some people are just too pushy on this matter and we can't allow that to happen,” he added.Members of the group appeared to hold mobilizations to protest the Senate's upcoming probe into their activities on Sunday, according to an ABS-CBN News.
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