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 1. What is the Claimants 1081, Inc. and its role in the
class suit?
The Claimants 1081, Inc. is an organization exclusively of class suit members, i.e., those legitimate claimants recognized
by the Hawaii Federal District Court. It held its Founding Assembly last October 20, 1994 during which an interim Board of Directors was elected into office.
The lead counsel, Atty. Swift, recognizes the organization as representative of its members. Consequently, the organization coordinates with him and other lawyers
for the successful conclusion of the class suit. Claimants 1081, Inc. cannot and does not claim representation of all claimants. However, the organization offers
its help to the class members in relation to their claims.
Claimants 1081, Inc. may be contacted at its office at #130, 13th Ave., Cubao, Quezon City. Tel: 911-72-94. Contact person is Ms. Hilda Narciso, Executive
Director.
2. What are the objectives and principles of Claimants1081?
The Claimants 1081, Inc. represents its claimant-members and acts as their spokesperson in relation to the class suit. It helps in the processing of claims of
class suit members. It organizes, informs and mobilizes class members on the issue of the class suit and related issues. It also conducts campaigns and lobbies
on the class suit and larger human rights issues. It seeks to help other Marcos human rights victims as well as participate in over-all human rights work.
Claimants 1081, Inc. condemns all human rights violations and participates actively and in appropriate ways in campaigns or activities against human rights
violations. It stands for the interests of class suit members in relation to the class
suit and for the interests of the human rights victims in general. It also works for the eradication of all vestiges of fascism and dictatorship in society.
In perspective, Claimants 1081, Inc. hopes to be part of the over-all effort to transform society towards achieving national freedom and democracy. In the
process, Claimants 1081, Inc. shall work for economic, social and cultural progress based on the upholding of human rights.
3. What is the perspective of Claimants 1081, Inc. after the claim is won?
Claimants 1081, Inc. will establish and develop programs to help other victims of Marcos human rights violations, especially those who were not members of the
class suit. The organization will also participate in the over-all human rights advocacy and services to victims of human rights violation.
4. How can one become a member of the Claimants 1081, Inc.?
To be qualified as a member, one must be listed in the official list of claimants and adhere to the principles and program of the organization.
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