also noted that the bucket containing urine from the two women was filled with 'chunks of blood'. Aftermath The leftist political party Bagong Alyansang Makabayan accused the Armed Forces of the Philippines of being involved in the women's disappearance and alleged deaths. Former general and former congressman Jovito Palparan–known as Berdugo ("Butcher") for his involvement–was implicated by the Philippine government in 2011 for kidnapping, torture, and murder. He was arrested for the disappearances in 2014. Palparan ran for senator in the 2016 elections, but lost. On September 17, 2018, Palparan was sentenced to life imprisonment after being convicted for his involvement in the disappearances. Lieutenant Colonel Felipe Anotado and S/Sgt Edgardo Osorio were convicted alongside Palparan for the kidnapping of Cadapan and Empeño. Forced disappearances are commemorated every All Saints' Day by their relatives. See also Extrajudicial killings and forced disappearances in the Philippines List of people who disappeared References 2000s missing person cases 2006 crimes in the Philippines Anti-communism in the Philippines Duos History of Bulacan Human rights abuses in the Philippines June 2006 events in the Philippines Missing person cases in the Philippines Rape in the Philippines Unsolved crimes in the Philippines History of women in the Philippines