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The story is still unfolding. Maguindanao massacre verdict out today The Filipino Times. Journalists Hopeful Of Conviction In Ampatuan Massacre Case Philstar Com The Maguindanao massacre put the Philippines alongside states like Somalia and Iraq countries that have topped the Global Impunity Index for their failure to prosecute the murder of journalists. Maguindanao massacre article tagalog . In a June 28 resolution the Supreme Court en banc also granted the petition filed by the National Press Club of the Philippines and Alyansa ng Filipino Mamamahayag to name Quezon City RTC Branch 221 a special court that should have no other duties but the trial of Maguindanao massacre cases. The 58 victims were on their way to file a certificate of candidacy for Esmael Mangudadatu vice mayor of Buluan when they were kidnapped and later killed. Pleads not guilty on the first 57 counts of murder filed against him. International community lauds Maguindanao massacre verdict. Andal Ampatua