Maguindanao massacre case slated for decision

Credit to Author: Tempo Desk| Date: Fri, 06 Sep 2019 09:10:05 +0000

The Presidential Task Force on Media Security has said that the Quezon City Regional Trial Court Branch 221 has declared the Maguindanao massacre case submitted for decision.

The PTFoMS said that if all goes well, a decision is seen to be made before the massacre’s 10th anniversary in November.

In a statement, the PTFoMS said that a report submitted by the Department of Justice to PTFoMS executive director Undersecretary Joel Egco stated that “in an Order dated Aug. 22, 2019, the court has already declared the Ampatuan Maguindanao massacre case as deemed submitted for decision.”

Communications Secretary Martin Andanar said that they are hoping that a decision will be handed down before the massacre’s anniversary.

“The court has already deemed the case as submitted for decision, and barring unforeseen circumstances, we are hoping for a decision by the third week of November,” Andanar said. “We expect that justice will ultimately prevail for the victims and their families,” he added.

Andanar commended those who worked hard in bringing closure to what is known to be the worst case of election-related violence.

“We cannot help but be amazed at the dedication of the men and women of the law enforcement units, prosecutors, and most especially, the Presidential Task Force on Media Security, whose passion for their work is exceeded only by their desire to see this case through its conclusion,” he said. “This is another addition to President Duterte’s legacy, that one of the most despicable acts against journalists in the history of the world will fina
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