IN PHOTOS: Families of EJK victims celebrate early Christmas

Abigail Abigan

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IN PHOTOS: Families of EJK victims celebrate early Christmas

Angie de Silva

Livelihood, educational assistance for children and nutritional feeding are the next program of the Diocese of Novaliches for the families.

MANILA, Philippines – On Saturday, December 9, 179 families of victims of extrajudicial killings from the 8 parishes in Novaliches gathered during the first Christmas get-together organized by the Diocese of Novaliches in Lagro, Quezon City. 

“The gathering aims to accompany them in healing, to move forward with hope and to fight for justice,” said Fr. Antonio E. Labiao, Vicar General for Pastoral Affairs of the diocese.

The Diocese of Novaliches conducted activities such as medical mission, gift giving, legal counselling, and games and entertainment for the families. Novaliches Bishop Antonio Tobias led the mass at noon.

Last October 18, Bishop Tobias, Quezon City Vice Mayor Joy Belmonte, Barangay Batasan Hills, and the Philippine National Police (PNP) signed a partnership agreement for a local drug rehabilitation program involving the Batasan area. (READ: Novaliches bishop, QC gov’t, PNP sign drug rehab deal)

Here are some of photos from the event.

LINE UP. Parents and children line up for the free medicines and consultation. Photo by Maria Tan/Rappler

RISE UP. Volunteers lead the kids in fun and games session. Photo by Maria Tan/Rappler

STORYTELLING. Kids of EJK families' victims listening attentively to some volunteers of the Diocese of Novaliches. Photo by Angie de Silva/Rappler

HAPPY BEE. Kids excitedly run fast to Jollibee. Photo Maria Tan/Rappler

HAPPY MEAL. Families of EJK victims enjoy their Jollibee Chickenjoy meal during lunch. Photo by Maria Tan/Rappler

STOP AND SIT. Moms and wives of EJK victims enjoy playing Trip to Jerusalem. Photo by Maria Tan/Rappler

HOPE. Novaliches Bishop Antonio R. Tobias leads the homily with 154 families of EJK vicitims. Photo by Angie de Silva/Rappler

 

– Rappler.com

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Abigail Abigan

Abigail Abigan is community and civic engagement specialist under MovePH, Rappler’s civic engagement arm.