Pasig prosecutor subpoenas activist over protest at Discaya site

The Pasig City Prosecutor's Office has subpoenaed environmental activist and Karapatan national council member Jonila Castro in connection with the Sept. 4 rally outside the Discaya-owned St. Gerrard Construction compound.

- By RICHIELYN CANLAS

The subpoena, dated Sept. 15, stems from mud-throwing and vandalism during the rally.

It orders Castro to submit a counter-affidavit and appear before the prosecutor's office on Sept. 25 for alleged violation of Batas Pambansa 880, or the “Public Assembly Act of 1985.”