Daughter of Maguindanao massacre victim: Is there really justice in PH?

Daughter of Maguindanao massacre victim: Is there really justice in PH?

Reynafe Momay-Castillo asks the question as she counts the sixth year since she lost her father in the tragedy

ELUSIVE JUSTICE. The families of the victims seek justice for their loved ones during the 4th year since the Maguindanao massacre. File photo by Leanne Jazul/Rappler

MANILA, Philippines – A lot of changes have happened in the lives of the victims’ families since the Maguindanao massacre in 2009. But if there’s one thing that has remained constant throughout the years, it’s their unwavering pursuit of justice, no matter how elusive it is proving to be.

Sobrang bagal ng hustiya at walang progress dahil hinahayaan maging ganito,” Reynafe Momay-Castillo told Rappler in an online interview. “Ang tanong ko na lamang palagi ay may hustisya nga ba talaga? Kailan namin makukuha itong hustisyang inaasam namin?

(Justice is very slow and there’s no progress because they leave it as it is. My question is always, is there really justice? When will we get the justice we long for?)

Read full and original article at https://r3.rappler.com/nation/113471-6th-year-maguindanao-massacre-reynafe-momay-castillo

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