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Despite Maguindanao massacre conviction, Palace notes ‘serious flaws’ in justice system

MANILA, Philippines --- The Palace on Saturday said there are still "serious flaws" in the country's justice system that needs to be rectified despite the resolution of the decade-old Maguindanao massacre case. Presidential spokesperson Salvador Panelo said that while the efforts of the prosecution in the case are commended, "an analysis of the court's judgment shows that 10 years of what could have been productive lives of fifty-six acquitted accused have been wasted in incarceration." Panelo said that during their time in jail, their families have become dysfunctional as they bear the stigma and humiliation attached to being accused of involvement in the 2009 mass killing...

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Motorcyclist dead in Lucena collision

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