Family of Atimonan rubout victim slams decision

The family of one of the victims of the so-called Atimonan rubout is deeply disappointed by the acquittal of the 12 accused, including Police Col. Hansel Marantan, after more than a decade of seeking justice.

- By DANNY ESTACIO

In a Facebook post, Maria Bella Lontok Evangelista, sister of victim Tirso Jun Lontok, said that their family was saddened by the decision.

She said this shows injustice in the justice system in the country. For them, human justice has become elusive after a long wait.

Because of this, they declared that they would no longer call on any government agency and instead rely only on God for justice for their loved ones.

Lontok, from Dolores, Quezon, was a well-known environmentalist protecting Mount Banahaw.