L.A. community joins calls for justice for Percy Lapid | TFC News California, USA
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It's been nearly six months since Percy Lapid was gunned down
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in what was believed to be an extrajudicial killing of a journalist
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who was critical of the Philippine government.
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But the fire still burns,
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as Lapid's wife and their children join the Asian American Press Club of the U.S.
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and community members in Los Angeles in calling for justice.
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Masyadong mabigat para sa amin
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because yung paghihintay ng justice,
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it looks impossible but we're still hoping and praying
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that things are going to get better soon.
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Video tributes from the likes of former Vice President Lenny Robredo
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and former Senator Kiko Pangalina
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as well as musical performances by the family members
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sought to remember how Lapid was not just a newsman,
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but a family man as well.
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Sa kapila ng pagiging matapang na sa radio,
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napakabuting ang abu ni Percy Lapid pa rin sa amin,
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sa asawa, sa rani po,
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sa mga taong hinihingi ng tulong ko sa kanya.
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Madalas kahit wala na siya,
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bibigil ko yung natitira niya para sa iba.
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Tulad na lang nung nagpandemic,
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isang malaking pagsubok sa lahat ng tao yung sa buong mundo.
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For the Mabasa family,
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this is the best way to meet their dad's loyal followers.
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It is also our father's dream.
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To meet all of them.
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To meet all of his listeners
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and all of the katropang Lapid fire everywhere.
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We are very devastated about what happened
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but seeing these people supporting my dad,
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keeping their faith to my father's legacy
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was giving us strength to continue our fight,
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our everyday living.
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The Philippine Justice Department indicted on March 14,
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suspended Prisons Chief Gerald Bantag,
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Superintendent Ricardo Zulueta, and others
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over Lapid's murder,
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a development that the family welcomed.
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It was a big hope actually.
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We are happy about it because it was actually
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on our dad's birthday.
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It happened on our dad's birthday.
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It was like a gift not just for us
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but for everyone who keep on supporting our dad.
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Family members have been staying in the U.S. for the past month,
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getting by through the help of Lapid supporters.
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Community members here are raising funds for the family.
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Lapid's relatives hope to visit and meet more of his supporters
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in other U.S. cities.
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But they add they're prepared to return to the Philippines
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in their quest for justice.
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Steve Anzos, ABS-CBN News, Los Angeles.
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For more information, visit www.cbs.gov.il