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'Anong harassment?': PH Army releases photos of captured 'NPA rebel' to refute maltreatment claims

Published Apr 4, 2026 01:46 pm
A smiling Charlize Cameron Garzon (middle) poses for a snap while about to eat with First Lieutenant Vina Del Campo (left) and another companion in this undated photo released by the Philippine Army's 203rd Infantry Brigade on April 4, 2026. (Photo: 203rdIB)
A smiling Charlize Cameron Garzon (middle) poses for a snap while about to eat with First Lieutenant Vina Del Campo (left) and another companion in this undated photo released by the Philippine Army's 203rd Infantry Brigade on April 4, 2026. (Photo: 203rdIB)
The Philippine Army (PA) on Black Saturday, April 4, went public with documentation of an alleged female New People’s Army (NPA) rebel placed under its custody following a deadly encounter in San Jose, Occidental Mindoro last week to counter allegations that she was maltreated.
The Army’s 203rd Infantry Brigade (203rdIB) distributed images showing 23-year-old Charlize Cameron Garzon, also known as “Ka Kaye,” interacting with the soldiers to refute claims made by Karapatan that she was allegedly abused after her capture during an encounter in Sitio Salafay, Barangay Monteclaro, San Jose last March 29.
The encounter also killed Captain Dean Buen Oyando, 25.
“We want to emphasize that the military adheres to the Rules of Engagement (ROE), International Humanitarian Law (IHL), and human rights standards in handling captured terrorist suspects during legitimate encounters. The professionalism of our armed forces should not be doubted,” said Brigadier General Melencio Ragudo, commander of 203rdIB.
Charlize Cameron Garzon reads a Bible during a spiritual enlightenment session. (Photo: 203rdIB)
Charlize Cameron Garzon reads a Bible during a spiritual enlightenment session. (Photo: 203rdIB)
Charlize Cameron Garzon is subjected to a psychological examination by the military. (Photo: 203rdIB)
Charlize Cameron Garzon is subjected to a psychological examination by the military. (Photo: 203rdIB)
Charlize Cameron Garzon uses the cellphone of First Lt. Vina del Campo, a Philippine Army personnel, so she could contact her family. (Photo: 203rdIB)
Charlize Cameron Garzon uses the cellphone of First Lt. Vina del Campo, a Philippine Army personnel, so she could contact her family. (Photo: 203rdIB)
Charlize Cameron Garzon is seen talking to her mother and sister. (Photo: 203rdIB)
Charlize Cameron Garzon is seen talking to her mother and sister. (Photo: 203rdIB)
In the photos, Garzon was shown being subjected to a psychological examination, as well as talking to her mother and sister. At one point, Garzon was seen reading a Bible during a spiritual enlightenment session.
First Lt. Vina del Campo, an Army personnel, also allowed Garzon to use her cellphone so she could contact her family. A photo of a smiling Garzon posing for a snap while about to eat with 1Lt. Del Campo was also published by the 203rdIB.
According to Ragudo, Garzon was not maltreated but she suffered minor scratches and insect bites during movement through the brush, prompting the soldiers to bring her to San Jose Municipal Police Station for a check-up.
The 203rdIB noted that Garzon is considered a primary suspect in the death of Oyando since she was present at the encounter site, clarifying that her case differs from Chantal Anicoche, a 24-year-old Filipina-American who was rescued by the military during a separate encounter with the NPA in Abra de Ilog, Occidental Mindoro on Jan. 8.
“Let us follow the law. The family must adhere to due process of law, and Charlize must prove her innocence, considering she was present at the encounter,” Ragudo stated.
Earlier, human rights group Karapatan called for Garzon’s immediate release and raised concerns over her condition in detention.
“We raise the alarm on the possibility that Charlize is being subjected to torture and other forms of cruel and inhumane treatment to force her to admit to crimes she did not commit,” said Karapatan Secretary-General Cristina Palabay.
“They have violated Garzon’s rights since day one of her supposed arrest, portraying her as an armed individual through a staged photograph and building the narrative that she is a terrorist. The AFP and PNP have long acted as proud violators of human rights, going to great lengths to push these claims,” she added.

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