MANILA, Philippines – Relatives and supporters of the 43 detained alleged health workers on Friday asked President-elect Benigno “Noynoy” Aquino III to release their kin, especially those needing immediate medical attention.

“We are here to request to the incoming administration of President Aquino to finally address the case of the Morong 43 and the human rights violations inflicted upon them,” said Christian Montes, youngest son of one of the detained health workers, Dr. Alexis Montes.

Montes and other family members of Morong 43 went to Aquino’s home at Times Street in Quezon City to deliver their appeal letter. The letter was handed to one of Aquino’s media staff.
 
“Ultimately, we seek that President Aquino urgently free our relatives languishing in jail for more than four months upon his assumption of office,” Montes added.

Meanwhile, Dr. Julie Caguiat, spokesperson of the “Free the 43 Health Workers Alliance” also called for the immediate release of some detainees with medical concerns.

They include 2 pregnant detainees identified as Judielyn Carina Oliveros and Mercy Castro and Jane Balleta who is suffering from epilepsy.

Balleta, who was recently hospitalized at the Philippine General Hospital, is the granddaughter of the late labor leader and party-list representative Crispin Beltran.