The story gives and account of the unabated killings of judges in the Phillipines and the slow response of authorities with regards to this problem. In his article, Rufo Aries exploreswhat lies behind the recent killings and what emboldened the culprits to strike fear into the very people that are supposed to administer justice. The article touches upon several pertinent issues, ranging from the deteriorating respect and trust for law to negligent police work, poor security conditions in the courts and for members of the court, and the government’s apathetic attitude towards the killings.

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