“Authorities must expedite search and rescue operations to find the missing fishermen and return them to their respective families. How unfortunate that they were forced to go offshore despite the turbulent weather because if they didn’t, their families would starve for days,” Fernando Hicap, PAMALAKAYA National Chairperson said in a statement.
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“This brutal atrocity is brought about by the fascist mindset of the military and police. They are engrossed in deep paranoia, as they clearly know that they are hated by the people, thus, they immediate response is to pull the trigger without the necessary verification. We condole with the bereaved families and demand justice for the victims,” HIcap ended.
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