PH gov’t, ICC must pursue justice for murders –Archbishop Soc Villegas
Lingayen-Dagupan Archbishop Socrates Villegas on Wednesday urged the International Criminal Court (ICC) and the Philippine government to pursue justice and hold accountable those responsible for the crimes, as the country marked the 40th anniversary of the People Power Revolution.
During the Eucharistic celebration at the National Shrine of Mary, Queen of Peace, Our Lady of EDSA (EDSA Shrine), Villegas described the country’s justice system as “defective” and “not ideal.”
“ICC of the Hague, kayo naman (It’s your turn). Bring to justice the murderers of drug users who also murdered our national virtues and values. Help us restore justice and order in this land that has lost its virtues,” Villegas said during his homily.
“ICI, kayo naman. Sana more. Inip na kami (Independent Commission for Infrastructure, It’s your turn. We’re expecting more. We’re losing patience),” he added.
He also...