Cebuano martial law detainee Ribomapil “Dodong” Holganza Sr. passed away due to cardiac arrest Sunday.
Holganza, former secretary general of the Pilipino Democratic Party – Laban and a staunch critic of the late president Ferdinand Marcos who fought martial law.
Holganza and his son Ribomapil Jr. were detained on December 25, 1982 after they were linked to a planned rebellion against the Marcos regime and were later known as the Christmas Day detainees. They were released in July 1985.
In 2010, Weslasco City in Texas passed a resolution declaring every September 30th as the Ribomapil Holganza Day in recognition of his role in restoring freedom and democracy in the Philippines.
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