Anthony Luiz A.

Actub X- Tau September 19, 2019

2 more convicts in Chiong sisters’ rape-

slay surrende
Author: Tetch Torres-Tupas Date: September 18, 2019
Source: inquirer.com (https://newsinfo.inquirer.net/1166257/2-more-convicts-in-
chiong-sisters-rape-slay-surrender?fbclid=IwAR07w96b6ra-2Z4eJGmc-
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MANILA, Philippines – The two other convicts in the Chiong sisters’ rape-slay case
prematurely released because of good conduct time allowance have surrendered,
Justice Undersecretary Markk Perete said Wednesday.
Based on initial information provided to the Department of Justice (DOJ), Perete said
the two – James Anthony Uy and Josman Aznar – showed up at the Gate 1 of the New
Bilibid Prison (NBP) compound at around 6:30 p.m. Wednesday to turn themselves in
to prison authorities.

Uy, Aznar and five others have been convicted in the late ’90s for the rape-slay of
sisters Jacqueline and Marijoy Chiong. Francisco Juan “Paco” Larrañaga is serving
his sentence in Spain through the Transfer of Sentence Agreement because of his dual
citizenship.

The others convicts, Ariel Balasag and Alberto Caño, have already surrendered.

Also among the seven convicts are Rowen Adlaman and Uy’s younger brother who
was a minor at that time of his conviction.

Analysis:

My analysis for this article is that I’m happy that the other convicts turn their selves in
for what they have done to the Chiong sisters. It might lessen their sentence in prison
for turning themselves but it happened long time ago so it might not lessen their
sentence. Rape isn’t just a normal case. Rape can destroy and kill lives. So, we need to
protect ourselves and be ready for what might come to us anytime so that we are
prepared. We need to fight our rights and defend ourselves. That’s all.