WE DENOUNCE Metro Manila Development Authority spokesperson Celine Pialago over her insensitive and callous statement calling out those who expressed sympathies to Reina Mae Nasino to stop “romanticizing” the death of Baby River.

The statement of Ms. Pialago demonstrates the systematic and continuing effort of the Duterte administration in inflicting further pain and suffering to Reina and to those who mourn the death of Baby River. Aside from the fact that it’s not within the scope of her mandate, such remark lacks respect and shows her unbecoming of a public official.

We demand for Ms. Pialago to immediately take down her Facebook post, issue a public apology and refrain from issuing statements that would add insult to the injury suffered by the Nasino family. At the same time, we encourage her to make use of her time in addressing transport and traffic woes.