CAMP EVANGELISTA, Cagayan de Oro City (DWDD) – Thousand of supporters and believers of peace lined up along national highway in Butuan City to Loreto, Agusan del Sur to show their respect and sympathy to the death of their Hero – Mayor Dario Otaza, also known as Datu Malampuson by the Manobo tribe in Agusan del Sur, during the caravan for justice.
Said caravan is a tribute of all people from all walks of life to remember the leadership and peace advocacies of Mayor Otaza for his people. Teary-eyed people cheered and waved their flaglets symbolizing peace as the vehicle entourage carrying the remains of their fallen hero passed by.
Mayor Otaza, a former NPA rebel, liberated his town from NPA grip, manipulation, and exploitation. He brought development to his community to realize the dreams of his people. He was successful in encouraging 246 NPA to go back to mainstream society and lead a normal life.
"They (the people) sacrificed the heat so that they can pay their respect to a leader who gave his life for freeing his people from the lies and deceit of the NPA and pushed for development to shield them from these lies.” Expressed in their native language by the tribal leaders in Caraga including the family, friends, and love ones who organized the said caravan.
“From all walks of life, they were there. Tricycle drivers, students, teachers, farmers, vendors, Lumads and non Lumads alike. All are unified to give respect and honor the man, and condemn the killing and the perpetrators.” They added.
Meanwhile, Mr Wilfredo Otaza, brother and chief of staff of Loreto Mayor Dario Otaza also expressed his gratitude to all peace-loving people who paid their respect and showed overwhelming support. He said that they seek justice for the brutal killing of his brother and nephew. He then urged supporters of the Mayor not to place justice in their hands but instead let the AFP and PNP do their job of catching the perpetrators.
“Our deepest gratitude to the thousands of Agusan people who showed their support and sympathy during the recent CARAVAN FOR JUSTICE. They joined us with their sincerest hearts in condemning the NPA for killing our beloved DATU MALAMPUSON Mayor DARIO E OTAZA and his SON DARYL. This is a call for the AGUSAN PEOPLE to continue his quest for lasting Peace and democracy.” Said by Datu Makahinlo Gubat Marcos U Gonzales – Provinciall Tribal Chieftain, Agusan del Sur. 4DPAO / MCAG
http://dwdd.com.ph/2015/honor-and-respect-thousands-lined-up-to-pay-respect-to-their-hero-mayor-otaza/
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