BILANG PAG ALALA KAY KA PERCY, ITO ANG MENSAHE MULA KAY SEN. RISA HONTIVEROS | LAPID FIRE
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Isang mapalad na araw po sa inyong lahat, especially to the family and friends of Percival Mabasa or Ka Percy Lapid,
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as he was known to his listeners around the world.
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I join everyone in celebrating the life of Ka Percy,
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a remarkable individual whose extraordinary courage and conviction were matched only by his love for his wife and children.
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Percy Lapid lived a life full of passion, determination, and concern for the welfare of his kababayan.
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Both off-air and on-air, he possessed an unwavering spirit that could not be coerced nor intimidated.
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Five months ago, Ka Percy was targeted by persons who hated him for speaking truth to power.
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They thought that Ka Percy's death would silence him and terrify all of us.
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His story now inspires millions to be better individuals and to never be afraid of fighting for a better future.
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Percy Lapid dedicated his life to fighting for what is right, even when it was difficult, unpopular, and a matter of life and death.
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And yet, despite all the challenges he faced, he never stopped, never backed down, and never ever lost hope.
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Courage and hope, that is how we can best honor the memory and legacy of Ka Percy.
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We should have the courage to speak up for those who cannot.
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We should dare to hope for a better nation, one defined by justice and progress, not by fear, violence, and corruption.
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Dr. Martin Luther King Jr., himself martyred for his beliefs, once said,
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The arc of the moral universe is long, but it bends towards justice.
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Indeed, even in the Philippines, justice finds a way.
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Evil will not always go unpunished.
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Earlier this week, several high-ranking government officials were formally indicted for their roles in the death of Ka Percy.
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Among those charged for the crime of murder was suspended Bucor Chief Gerald Pantag, who was a subject of Ka Percy's exposes.
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Their indictment is a crucial first step for justice and the truth, and an important message for our democracy itself.
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Ka Percy's killing should not be another sad statistic in our nation's list of murdered journalists.
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His sacrifice must lead to reforms towards protecting journalists and critics, and creating a culture where dissent and criticism do not invite murder.
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To Ma'am Lisa and Valerie, Mark, Anna, Alisa, James, and Mariah, along with countless Filipinos,
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I am with you every step of the way in this fight.
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We will honor his memory by continuing to strive for truth and justice in every space and no matter the challenges.
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We will keep his legacy alive by speaking up and defending freedom of the press and freedom of expression.
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Percy Lapid remains steadfast in his commitment to seek the truth and to speak such truths until the very end.
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For that, our nation will be forever grateful.
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Death has not silenced Ka Percy.
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Even now, his legacy speaks so much louder.
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We are listening, Ka Percy.
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We will continue the fight.
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Rest in peace, Percival Mabasa.
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Your talent and spirit will never be forgotten.
