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Continued from page 5 attraction is subjective and can vary from person to person. It is not right to chasten any group of people for their physical appearance, cultural background, or nationality.

Instead, we should strive to embrace diversity and work towards creating a more inclusive and accepting society.

In conclusion, as a community, we need to be more mindful of the way we talk about and treat people from different backgrounds. We should celebrate diversity and respect the choices of individuals when it comes to relationships. It is only through compassion and understanding that we can build a better world for all.

At the same time, I say

Asian women particularly our “kababayans” should become politically active in order to control their lives. They should also join force with other groups that aim to promote social equality and humanity for all people.

Continued from page 1 JESSE arrived in Negros Oriental two days or three days before the day of the attack.

Currently, Pelare said they are looking at 16 suspects in the killing.

It is in unity that we find strength, in unity we find hope, and in unity we can stand firm as the darkness approaches. Let us stand together – and stand firm – against the many faces of hate.

Our strength as a community comes in our unity. We – as Filipinos or FilipinoAmericans, for that matter - need to have a more empowering narrative that we are speaking out and fighting back.

Truly, when we work in conjunction and stick together – we are strong and blessed. Mabuhay!

According to Pelare, the perpetrators stayed in a safe house.

He said the perpetrators had several options on how to execute the assassination and decided that the best opportunity to launch the attack against Degamo was on March 4.

Pelare said the police are now just gathering some pieces of evidence to ensure an airtight case against the suspects including the mastermind.

“We also have proven that one of the recovered firearms, 'yun po 'yung nakatama, nakapatay kay (shot and killed) Governor Degamo,” he said.

Murder and frustrated murder charges have been filed against four suspects identified as Joric Garido Labrador, Joven Calibjo Javier, Benjie Rodriguez, Osmundo Rojas Rivero, and 12 John Does before the Tanjay City Regional Trial Court.

Charges of illegal possession of firearms, ammunition, and explosives were also filed against three individuals before the Bayawan City Regional Trial Court.

According to Pelare, the 16 suspects include 10 direct participants, while the others were facilitators, conspirators, and the mastermind.

Justice Secretary Jesus Crispin Remulla on Wednesday claimed that the "end is near" in the Degamo case as they have a video of the alleged mastermind. (MNS)