Residents of Dumaguete City and Oriental Negros lauded the rally for peace and indignation walk against criminalities held Friday evening in the city.

Vice Gov. Jose Petit Baldado said it is about time concern against crimes is dramatized to open the eyes of both government and the community.

Baldado said the blame is always placed on the police, but he stressed the need to look for solutions.

Meanwhile, he also expressed concern over destructive text messages that are destroying the image of Dumaguete. Several speakers took turns in criticizing the horrifying murder of Silliman nursing student Lucia Niña Estacio and other victims who were also students of Dumaguete schools and universities.

The list of victims include Marlowe Cadiz, 23, Dennis Mainit, 22, Jonathan Sibala, 22, Joel Canon, 29, Grace Aquino, 46, Lucia Niña Estacio, 25 and a minor.*JG

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