Families of 'Desaparecidos' Honor Missing Kin on All Souls' Day
Families of victims of unresolved disappearances in the Philippines honored their missing loved ones on All Souls' Day, calling for truth and justice. The family of a victim who disappeared in 2007 still longs for their father's return and a peaceful life. The issue highlights concerns over human rights violations in Philippine society.
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