Even as the "Kasugbong" program is being pushed, freelance journalist Ericson Acosta remains incarcerated at the Calbayog Sub-provincial Jail. Acosta, who was illegally arrested in Bay-ang, San Jorge, Samar in February is a victim of military atrocity. In fact, "Kasugbong" aims to deodorize and cover up the military's counterinsurgency operations.
Si Jerome Tabanganay, brodkaster sa dzRK Radyo ng Bayan-Kalinga ay sinugod ni Gov. Jocel Baac sa istasyon, pinagbantaang papatayin at hinampas ng microphone sa bibig. Pinagtangkaan na rin ang buhay ni Tabanganay noong 2010 dahil sa kanyang pagbatikos sa pagbwelo ng jueteng sa Kalinga.