Manila, June 21.
Sr. Benigno Ramos, former leader of the Sakdal Party, was convicted of illegal solicitation of funds here yesterday and, sentenced to six months' imprisonment.
He recently returned from Japan where he had been in self-imposed exile since 1935 when 60 persons were killed in a Sakdal uprisings in Laguna Province.
After his return to the Philippines, Sr. Ramos assumed leadership of the Ganap party and solicited funds for u purported "independence fund."
Sr. Ricardo Enrile, also a member of the Ganap party, was convicted on similar charges yesterday and imprisoned for four months. A third defendant, Sr. Gregorio Tobies was acquitted.
Three similar cases are still pending against Sr. Ramos, but it is uncertain whether he will be prosecuted However, it appears certain that the Manila courts will continue the trial of Sr. Ramos on charges of illegal association in connection with the 1935 vprising.—United Press.
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