By Fred Yuson, Vice President
What: Remembering the November 23, 2009 massacre of 32 journalists in Maguindanao also known as the Ampatuan Massacre
When: November 25, 2018, Sunday @ 2 PM
Where: At the Filipino Centre Toronto located at 4395 Sheppard Avenue East
(Sheppard and Brimley), Scarborough, Ontario
Why: Nine long years ago, on Nov. 23, 2009, 58 people were brutally killed on their way to town to witness the political registration of legitimate candidates in Maguindanao.
Thirty two of them were journalists, making it the single deadliest event for journalists in history.
To date, justice has not been granted to the dead and their bereaved families, and the injured.
The Philippine Press Club of Ontario (PPC0) continues to memorialize this event to keep the memory alive.
PPCO Colleagues and the Community are invited.
Please RSVP for headcount. Refreshments are provided by the PPCO.
Rose (647) 400-9738
Fred Y (416) 805-4712
Ariel Ramos (647) 529-3141