Umapela si Catholic Bishops’ Conference of the Philippines (CBCP) President Cardinal Pablo Virgilio David kay Pangulong Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. sa isang liham noong Biyernes, Nobyembre 7, na bumuo ng National Truth and Reconciliation Commission.
“We humbly appeal to Your Excellency to consider creating a National Truth and Reconciliation Commission…Such a body would not exist to seek vengeance, but to establish truth…and help our country move forward with honesty and moral clarity,” saad ni CBCP President Cardinal Pablo Virgilio David.
Layunin umano ng komisyon na ito na itatag ang katotohanan, itaguyod ang pananagutan, magmalasakit sa mga biktima ng karahasan sa administrasyon ni dating Pangulong Rodrigo Duterte, at tulungan ang bansa na umusad nang may honesty at moral clarity.
Idinagdag pa ni Cardinal David na ang Philippine Truth Commission ay maaaring magbigay ng safe venue para mapakinggan ang mga biktima, pamilya at witnesses; magmungkahi ng institutional reforms upang matiyak na hindi na mauulit ang mga pang-aabusong naranasan ng mga biktima, at iba pa.
“Silence breeds resentment and fear; truth restores dignity, trust, and moral coherence to our democracy. We believe this is a moment of grace and historic opportunity,” aniya.
“Your leadership in establishing such a commission would send a powerful message: that our nation chooses courage over fear, accountability over impunity, and reconciliation over silence,” dagdag ni Cardinal David.
Ulat ni Ansherina Baes