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Vol. V, No. 46, January 1-7, 2006
No Hope for Justice, Sanchez
Widow Says Nine
months after the death of journalist and activist Romy Sanchez, the chance of
attaining justice remains nil.
BY Rod Tajon SAN FERNANDO CITY — Nine
months after the death of journalist and activist Romy Sanchez, the chance of
attaining justice remains nil. According to Elvira
Sanchez, Sanchez’s wife and convenor of the Justice for Romy Sanchez Movement (JRSM),
there is no hope under the present justice system in attaining justice for
Sanchez who was murdered on March 9 in Baguio City. In an interview, Sanchez
reiterated there have been no developments in the case since then. “There is a (PNP) task
force for Romy but until now, we haven’t heard of any updates from the group,”
she said. Sanchez’ case was also filed at the Board of Claims but to no avail
since they filed the case. The Sanchez family is still
trying to find ways to cope after the killing. “We are still managing to survive
despite what happened. However, since our country is undergoing the worst
economic and political crisis, we, too, are having a hard time coping with our
needs,” she added. Meanwhile, JRSM through
Sanchez, also condemned and demanded justice for the political killings of Jose
“Pepe” Manegdeg and Albert Terredaño. Sanchez said the killings only show how
“fascist” the present administration is. “Gloria Arroyo’s government is indeed
imposing state terrorism. We should continue our struggle to oust GMA to end the
escalating number of political killings,” she said. As for justice for the
victims of state terrorism, “We cannot expect justice to prevail in our present
justice system; however, we shall carry on with our fight until we attain
justice not only for my husband, but for all victims of state terrorism,” she
said. Northern Dispatch/Posted by Bulatlat © 2006 Bulatlat
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