Daily Tribune
The family of slain broadcaster Percy Lapid (Percival Mabasa in real life) on Monday welcomed the filing of double murder charges against suspended Bureau of Corrections chief Gerald Bantag and several others before the Department of Justice.
The family, in a statement through veteran journalist Roy Mabasa, has also expressed optimism that the filing of charges against Bantag would also unmask other masterminds behind the sensational killing.
Mabasa expressed gratitude to the DoJ, Department of the Interior and Local Government, National Bureau of Investigation, and Philippine National Police and supporters of Lapid for their support at times of mourning.
"We thank the DoJ, DILG, NBI, PNP, and most of all the supporters and listeners of Ka Percy who was beside us while we are mourning and searching for justice," the Mabasa family said.
"We are optimistic and asking for prayers and continued support for identifying more masterminds behind Bantag.
Hopefully, this is the start to strengthen the protection of journalists who are fighting for truth," the family added.
Earlier, the family said they are getting protection from the DoJ for their safety.
They did not accept to be put into the witness protection program as it will restrict their movements.
Justice Secretary Jesus Crispin Remulla was the one who offered security for the family.
