‘Justice for Negros 19' network launched as probe remains in limbo

Advocates launch campaign, call for full probe on Negros 19 case

By Devian Bersales and Jahzeel Sarino QUEZON CITY—Families of the victims and human rights advocates called for a more thorough investigation into the deaths of 19 individuals in Toboso, Negros Occidental, launching the Justice for Negros 19 Campaign Network at the UP Diliman College of Media and Communication Auditorium on June 24. More than two months after the April 19 incident, campaign members said they are still waiting for action on recom…

‘Justice for Negros 19' network launched as probe remains in limbo

The Justice for Negros 19 campaign network said that it will organize public fora, cultural productions and solidarity activities in the coming months to sustain its call for accountability. By Trisha Nasam MANILA — Families of victims, along with peasant and human rights advocates, launched the “Justice for Negros 19” campaign network on June 24 at the University of the Philippines (UP) Diliman College of Media and Communication as they reaffir…