Palace optimistic on justice for 58 massacre victims

Credit to Author: Tempo Desk| Date: Sat, 23 Nov 2019 09:41:29 +0000

ANDANAR (FB photo)

Malacañang stays hopeful that the elusive justice will finally come for the victims of the Maguindanao massacre as the worst election-related case of violence in the Philippines marked its 10th anniversary yesterday.

Communications Secretary Martin Andanar remembered and honored the victims of the Maguindanao massacre which took 58 innocent lives in the name of political control by the Ampatuan clan.

“We would like to continue to extend our sympathies to the families of the victims of this horrendous event. Our thoughts and prayers are with them as they seek justice. Let us all work together to ensure that nothing as appalling and as unjust as this ever happens again,” he said.

Andanar had earlier expressed optimism that families of the victims of the deadly massacre will have a better Christmas this year as they look forward to a decision on the case before the year ends.

Andanar reiterated that 10 years is too long of a wait for the victims to get jus
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