Court finds Andal Ampatuan et al. guilty
The National Union of Journalists of the Philippines (NUJP) welcomed the decision as initial victory in the long quest for justice.
AMPATUAN MASSACRE
The Ampatuan Massacre, often referred to as Maguindanao Massacre by the corporate media, is the single deadliest event for journalists in recent history and the worst election-related violence. On November 23, 2009, armed men killed 58 individuals upon the order of the powerful Ampatuan clan. Thirty-two were journalists and media workers.
Bulatlat chronicled the families’ fight for justice until a partial victory was achieved on December 19, 2019. Scores of other suspects remain at large, and the factors that led to the gruesome tragedy remain.
Gloria Macapagal-Arroyo backed the Ampatuans
Gloria Macapagal-Arroyo backed the Ampatuans
By RONALYN V. OLEA Bulatlat.com MANILA – Grace Morales, wife of Rosell Morales and sister of Marites Cablitas, two of the 58 victims of the Ampatuan massacre, is disgusted with the temporary freedom of former president Gloria Macapagal-Arroyo, now representative of...
Conditions that led to Ampatuan massacre still present
Conditions that led to Ampatuan massacre still present
Five journalists have been gunned down under the Duterte administration, bringing to 178 the total of media killings since 1986, the restoration of democratic institutions.
Families of victims welcome conviction of Ampatuans
Families of victims welcome conviction of Ampatuans
“This serves as a crack to the impunity in the killings of journalists.”
What about the 58th victim?
What about the 58th victim?
"I need justice for my dad. 'Pag di kumpleto numero, 'di kumpleto hustisya."
12 years after, kin of Ampatuan victims still seek justice
12 years after, kin of Ampatuan victims still seek justice
Journalists and families and supporters of the victims of the Ampatuan massacre commemorated the 12th year since the single deadliest attack on the media, saying that they remain vigilant as they continue to seek justice.
Kin of victims demand conviction of Ampatuans
Kin of victims demand conviction of Ampatuans
"Our primary demand is the conviction of the Ampatuans. We hope all those involved in the killing of our loved ones would be declared guilty."
Children of Ampatuan massacre victims sing for justice
Children of Ampatuan massacre victims sing for justice
Children of the victims of the #AmpatuanMassacre perform a song at the massacre site in sitio Masalay, barangay Salman, Ampatuan town in Maguindanao, Nov. 17 to commemorate the 10th year of the single deadliest attack on journalists in recent history.
Remembering Ampatuan Massacre and the reigning impunity
Remembering Ampatuan Massacre and the reigning impunity
“The government and the state remain unbothered by the massacre, considering they were the victims of the agents of state itself.”
‘Press freedom is dead if Ampatuans not convicted’ – lawyer
‘Press freedom is dead if Ampatuans not convicted’ – lawyer
"If there would be no conviction, I'm sorry to say press freedom is dead."
Journalists mark 10 years of injustice over Ampatuan Massacre
Journalists mark 10 years of injustice over Ampatuan Massacre
“We remember Ampatuan Massacre but we have to bring back the rage.”
Ampatuan massacre suspect’s furlough angers journalists, rights advocates
Ampatuan massacre suspect’s furlough angers journalists, rights advocates
"...we stress that the crime of which Mr. Ampatuan is accused of is of such a heinous nature that the shock and outrage it stirred around the world forced then President Gloria Arroyo to move against the powerful clan that was among her staunchest allies."
CA’s nod of Sajid Ampatuan’s bail disappoints media group
CA’s nod of Sajid Ampatuan’s bail disappoints media group
“We can only hope our fears about the possible adverse effects this development may have on the cause of justice for the 58 victims of the massacre, among them 32 colleagues, is unfounded,” the NUJP said.
No moving on for kin of Ampatuan Massacre victims
No moving on for kin of Ampatuan Massacre victims
“It’s been seven years that we have been dreaming of justice,” Arlene told journalists and press freedom advocates. “We hope you will not forget what happened to our loved ones.”
Kin of Ampatuan Massacre victims to Aquino: Where is your promise?
Kin of Ampatuan Massacre victims to Aquino: Where is your promise?
“Aquino told us during his campaign for presidency that he would resolve the case before he gets down. Now, he is ignoring us.”
Pooled Editorial | Ampatuan Massacre, a grim symbol of reigning impunity under Aquino
Pooled Editorial | Ampatuan Massacre, a grim symbol of reigning impunity under Aquino
Another day of delay in bringing justice to the 58 victims is another license for greater human rights violations and unaccountability in the country. We could no longer allow this government, or the next, to continue this injustice.
Reforms needed to solve Ampatuan massacre case, other media killings
Reforms needed to solve Ampatuan massacre case, other media killings
“Our justices may look into the possibility of reviewing and revising the rules of court.” – Prima Quinsayas, lawyer of the Freedom Fund for Filipino Journalists
5 years after Ampatuan massacre, zero justice | Journalists, advocates slam impunity
5 years after Ampatuan massacre, zero justice | Journalists, advocates slam impunity
“Deprive us not of justice.” – Edita Tiamzon, wife of UNTV cameraman Daniel Tiamzon
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Ampatuan massacre update | Media groups file raps vs police, jail officers for ‘press freedom violations’
Ampatuan massacre update | Media groups file raps vs police, jail officers for ‘press freedom violations’
“Rather than demonstrating the government’s sincerity in seeing the trial to a credible conclusion, the ban [on media coverage] provokes suspicions that concealing vital information from the public is in progress.” – Freedom Fund for Filipino Journalists
Lawyers, kin of Ampatuan massacre victims fear conspiracy in the offing
Lawyers, kin of Ampatuan massacre victims fear conspiracy in the offing
“Our criminal justice system will be measured by how we faired [in this case], and if we don’t get the conviction of those guilty simply because of the mis-appreciation of the facts of the case, perhaps mismanagement of the prosecution of the case, or underestimating the defense, we have to answer not only to the families of the 58 massacre victims but to the Filipino people.”
Journalists, rights group slam promotion of military officials involved in Ampatuan massacre
Journalists, rights group slam promotion of military officials involved in Ampatuan massacre
“As military generals, those who murder and torture, get promoted and plunderers of the nation’s coffers receive special treatment in jail, the Aquino government is on full blast promoting impunity.” – Karapatan