MANILA, Philippines–Former mayor of Datu Unsay in Maguindanao, Andal Ampatuan Jr., is taking the decision of the Quezon City Regional Trial Court(QCRTC, which convicted him and 27 others for the death of 57 people, to the Court of Appeals. ADVERTISEMENT“Accused-Appellant Datu Andal “Unsay” Ampatuan Jr. through undersigned counsel, unto this Honorable Court most respectfully serves notice that he is appealing, as he does hereby appeals to the Honorable Court of Appeals the Consolidated Partial Decision of this Honorable Court promulgated 19 December 2019,” read his notice. So far, former Shariff Aguak, Maguindanao Mayor Datu Anwar Ampatuan Sr., his sons Anwar Jr. and Anwar Sajid have filed their motions for reconsideration. “With due respect, the record is bereft of any hint that Datu Anwar [Ampatuan Sr.] had actually cooperated in the commission of the crimes as charged,” read the motion for reconsideration. Badal said Anwar Sr., during the meeting said “patayin natin yung mga Mangudadatu, pati yung mga sasakyan nila ilibing natin yan.” [Let us kill the Mangudadatus and bury even their vehicles.]

Source: Philippine Daily Inquirer January 02, 2020 13:52 UTC