Tuesday, July 05, 2005 (Philippines)

Kidnap victim Luz Lagbas Odchimar watches the proceedings in Monday's hearing before the office of the National Bureau of Investigation. (Sun.Star Cagayan de Oro/Joey Nacalaban) THE three policemen suspected of kidnapping the sister of a Misamis Oriental congressman asked for forgiveness from the victim saying they still have loved ones to support. "Please forgive us, we have our families and we have kids," was the collective plea of suspects Police Officer (PO) 3 Sarah Jane Bajo, 33, PO2 Irving Castuera, 33, and Vicente Hallasgo Jr., 34. Arroyo Watch: Sun.Star blog on President Gloria Arroyo [full story]