Commission on Higher Education (CHED) Prospero De Vera III on Friday said he "hopes and prays" for sister Adora Faye's safety and health after the latter was arrested by police for alleged murder charges.
The Philippine National Police on Thursday confirmed that Adora Faye de Vera, 67, was arrested in Quezon City.
The authorities claimed that she is a staff officer of the General Command of the CPP, New People’s Army (NPA), and National Democratic Front, as well as the secretary of the Central Front of CPP-NPA Regional Committee-Panay.
In a statement, De Vera distanced himself from his sister's view, saying that he has not seen her for a long time.
"I have not seen her and I have not spoken to her for more than 25 years since she decided to rejoin the underground movement. I do not share her views nor support her actions," he said.
The CHED chief reiterated his support for the administration of President Ferdinand Marcos Jr.'s efforts "to end the communist insurgency that has destroyed so many lives and property."
"I will let the law take its course in resolving the charges against her," he said.
Adora was a torture victim during the Martial Law era in the Philippines under the regime of President Ferdinand Marcos Jr.'s father, Ferdinand Marcos Sr.
She was among Martial Law survivors who filed a historic case against the late dictator in the Federal District Court of Pennsylvania, with US-based legal counsels representing the Filipino plaintiffs.
