Condemnation for the Brutal Killing of Mrs. Lilia de Vera's Family
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Condemnation for the Brutal Killing of Mrs. Lilia de Vera's Family
We, the Filipinos residing in the Philippines and overseas, strongly condemn the brutal killing of Mrs. Lilia de Vera's husband and 7-year old daughter by policemen pursuing a robbery gang on Dec. 5, 2008 in Paranaque City. This wanton act of savagery and blatant disregard for "Rules of Engagement" by the very same policemen who are supposed to be the guardians of public safety show the ineptitude of our law enforcers and their utter disregard for human life.
According to the account of Mrs. de Vera "my husband's face was unrecognizable because he was shot in the head at close range while he was kneeling with his head bowed down. My daughter's young body was riddled with bullets, one hit her head, blowing her brains out, all from powerful guns and ammunition fired by the men in uniform on two innocent and defenseless persons." What was the only crime of the victims? They were mistaken for robbers while driving their SUV Crosswind in the vicinity of the shoot-out. Based on some eyewitness accounts, the police sprayed bullets on the van, despite the absence of any provocation from the van and in an effort to save their lives, Mr. de Vera grabbed his already bloodied daughter and run away from the van to seek cover from a parked jeepney. Nonetheless, he was shot at close range. How can one mistake a man clutching a bloodied girl for a robbery suspect? Or was this a case of eliminating the only witness who could pinpoint the killers of the girl?
As usual, after a few days in the news and as the victims are not well-known or influential persons in Philippine society, media stopped news coverage and the public is not aware whether the perpetrators of the crime have been brought to the bar of justice.
However, we Filipino people and expatriates who love our homeland, believe in equal justice for all, both the rich and powerful, as well as, the ordinary citizen. We believe in making persons in authority accountable for their actions; and while the wheels of justice in the Philippines is reputed to move slowly, this case cannot be allowed to be "swept under the rug". The Commission on Human Rights has the duty to protect the human rights of all citizens and the Office of the President has the moral obligation to see to it that the perpetrators of the crime are prosecuted. In the same manner that she saw it fit to have the "Alabang Boys" prosecuted for drug crimes despite the reluctance of government prosecutors to do so, this case should be given equal prominence. The only hope of the grieving widow and mother is to see to it that justice is served for her loved ones. Please give her this small consolation.
Please affix your signature on this Petition and invite your friends to do the same. Let your voice be heard. Thank you and God bless.
We, the Filipinos residing in the Philippines and overseas, strongly condemn the brutal killing of Mrs. Lilia de Vera's husband and 7-year old daughter by policemen pursuing a robbery gang on Dec. 5, 2008 in Paranaque City. This wanton act of savagery and blatant disregard for "Rules of Engagement" by the very same policemen who are supposed to be the guardians of public safety show the ineptitude of our law enforcers and their utter disregard for human life.
According to the account of Mrs. de Vera "my husband's face was unrecognizable because he was shot in the head at close range while he was kneeling with his head bowed down. My daughter's young body was riddled with bullets, one hit her head, blowing her brains out, all from powerful guns and ammunition fired by the men in uniform on two innocent and defenseless persons." What was the only crime of the victims? They were mistaken for robbers while driving their SUV Crosswind in the vicinity of the shoot-out. Based on some eyewitness accounts, the police sprayed bullets on the van, despite the absence of any provocation from the van and in an effort to save their lives, Mr. de Vera grabbed his already bloodied daughter and run away from the van to seek cover from a parked jeepney. Nonetheless, he was shot at close range. How can one mistake a man clutching a bloodied girl for a robbery suspect? Or was this a case of eliminating the only witness who could pinpoint the killers of the girl?
As usual, after a few days in the news and as the victims are not well-known or influential persons in Philippine society, media stopped news coverage and the public is not aware whether the perpetrators of the crime have been brought to the bar of justice.
However, we Filipino people and expatriates who love our homeland, believe in equal justice for all, both the rich and powerful, as well as, the ordinary citizen. We believe in making persons in authority accountable for their actions; and while the wheels of justice in the Philippines is reputed to move slowly, this case cannot be allowed to be "swept under the rug". The Commission on Human Rights has the duty to protect the human rights of all citizens and the Office of the President has the moral obligation to see to it that the perpetrators of the crime are prosecuted. In the same manner that she saw it fit to have the "Alabang Boys" prosecuted for drug crimes despite the reluctance of government prosecutors to do so, this case should be given equal prominence. The only hope of the grieving widow and mother is to see to it that justice is served for her loved ones. Please give her this small consolation.
Please affix your signature on this Petition and invite your friends to do the same. Let your voice be heard. Thank you and God bless.
233 Signatures
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Ricky Xavier
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Chingkel T. Juan
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diva s. abad santos
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Greg Mariano, Jr
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Camille Marie Rosella
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EMMANUEL REYES
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ang kapatiran party
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- we stand for peace and non violence;we condem any act that disrupts the Filipinos quest to live life at its fullness with God and fellow men
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Leoncio S. Castillo, Jr.
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Cesar Torres
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- This criminality, the killings, the injustices, when will it ever end?
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Von D. Casanova
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Karen Villanueva
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ANTONIO SOL VILLAN
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- WHERE IS JUSTICE!!!!!!
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Dr. Mario G. Panlilio
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Kristine Bantiles Apostol
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MRTrinidad
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- part of me is saying GMA's administration cannot do anything just the same.. but i'm banking on God's grace somewhere.. at the minimum makarma na lang sana people who did this amd people accountable by law but are not doing anything about it!
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Mildred Ople
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- How can someone especially the "men in uniform" be so careless about this?
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Giselle Montero
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Ana Maravilla
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- I don't think there is justice in our country unless the system has change. Basically, police can only stop and search a person when there is reasonable suspicion. If there would be persistence, police can fire an alarming shot only. They can only fire when there is provocation but not be riddled, sorry, this is too much! I think there should be an amendments to be made on Police Powers in our country. Citizens of the republic through Commission on Human Rights can be of great help to pressure our government in this matter.
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Diony Villamor
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Elvira Araneta Avila
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Ben Serrano
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- Now is the time for concerned Filipinos to show full support to this cause, My family once victim of injustice, I knew their sufferings, JUSTICE TO THE DE VERA's
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ernesto jose de leon
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Margarita Melian
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- I am not a Filipino but am a resident of this country for many, many years. The brutal killing of Mrs. de Vera's family concerns each and every one of us. It could very well have been our husbands & children who could have suffered the same fate as the de Vera's. . The men in uniform are sworn to uphold the law and protect the people of the land, not to brutally kill them. Justice must be served.
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Cheryl Hironaka
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Ricardo Gutierrez
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Lucy Gabriel
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Celine O. Piezas
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- I pray that truth and justice prevail.
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Arlene Delloso-Uypitching
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Ella O. Kintanar
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agnes ponce
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Bella Cavite-Elumba
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B-boy Gonzales
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Benjamin Roy
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- Let justice prevail. People in uniform should understand that they are trained to protect people against abusive elements in their area of responsibility. They should be subjected to the discipline, which is under the Philippine Law. The President of the Phils. should implement what is necessary.
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Miguel Guinto
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Candy Cruz
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Marisol Lopez
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Judith Doncillo
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Maria Veronica Templo Perez
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Amy S Colayco
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- I pray that justice may be served and for grace to be upon Mrs. de Vera
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Arturo L. Xavier
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- I believe in equal justice for all.
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Ma, Lourdes Gloria M. Raymundo
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Almyra Gallardo - Magango
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- I'm a wife and mother and I am deeply moved by Lilia's pain. She deserves justice for her husband and daughter. The ineptitude of our law enforcers has caused a loss of innocent lives! We, as responsible Filipino Citizens, should not let this pass.
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Joan Villamor
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Elizabeth V. Liboro
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Richard S. Xavier
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nenette simko
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Joefel Carreon
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Jason L. QuiŃones
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Jeff R. Vito
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Sonia Salvador
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