It has been one year since Ma. Elena “Cha” Pampoza and Elgene “Leleng” Mungcal were forcibly taken from their families, leaving us with a deep sense of anguish, anger, and desperation. On this solemn occasion, Desaparecidos, along with their loved ones, reiterates our unwavering commitment to pursuing justice and demanding the immediate surfacing of Cha and Leleng.
Cha and Leleng were not mere statistics or names on a list of disappeared individuals. They were vibrant individuals with dreams, aspirations, and families who loved them dearly. The pain of their absence is indescribable, as we witness their loved ones endure the anguish of not knowing their whereabouts or if they are even still alive.
We condemn in the strongest terms the despicable act of enforced disappearance perpetrated against Cha and Leleng. This reprehensible violation of their human rights is an affront to the values of justice, democracy, and respect for the dignity of every person. We hold those responsible accountable for their actions and demand that they be brought to justice.
To the perpetrators and those who ordered this heinous act, we want to make it clear: your actions will not go unnoticed, and we will not rest until Cha and Leleng are surfaced and the truth is revealed. We will continue to amplify their voices, expose the injustices committed against them, and mobilize all resources available to us in the pursuit of justice.
We call upon the authorities, both national and international, to take immediate action and conduct a thorough and impartial investigation into the enforced disappearance of Cha and Leleng. We implore them to exhaust all avenues, employ all resources, and engage in meaningful cooperation with the families and organizations working tirelessly to find the truth.
To the Filipino people, we ask for your unwavering support and solidarity in our pursuit of justice for Cha and Leleng, as well as for all victims of enforced disappearance. Let us stand together against impunity, tyranny, and the violation of human rights. Let us raise our voices as one, demanding accountability, transparency, and the end to enforced disappearances.
To the families of Cha and Leleng, we stand with you in your grief and your fight for truth and justice. We understand your pain and your relentless pursuit of answers. We assure you that you are not alone, and we will continue to walk beside you every step of the way.
On this solemn occasion, we remember Cha and Leleng not only as victims but also as symbols of resilience and courage. Their enforced disappearance serves as a rallying cry to unite us all in the struggle against this grave human rights violation.
Let us channel our grief and anger into unwavering determination to surface Cha and Leleng and put an end to enforced disappearances once and for all.
Surface Cha and Leleng! Justice for all victims of enforced disappearance!