By CESAR JOLITO III
The family of 17-year-old Freya Go, whose body was found brutally murdered in Bacolod City’s Barangay 12 last week, is demanding swift and decisive action from authorities as they laid her to rest.
During the funeral rites on Wednesday, October 29, in Barangay Mandalagan, Go’s brother delivered an emotional eulogy, expressing the family’s heartbreak and resolve to continue fighting for justice.
“We will not stop until justice is duly served. What you did to my sister is beyond forgiving. Until now, we cannot accept what happened,” he said.
Go, a high school student, was sexually assaulted and strangled to death, police confirmed.
Her body was discovered on October 22 by a passerby in a vacant lot — hogtied, with her lower garment pulled down — in what investigators described as one of the city’s most disturbing recent cases of violence against women.
He added that their family remains united and determined to ensure that the perpetrator is caught and punished under the full extent of the law.
“She deserves justice and dignity,” he stressed.
Police investigators said they are pursuing several leads and reviewing nearby closed-circuit television footage to identify possible suspects.
Authorities have also appealed to the public to report any information that may aid the investigation.
The case has stirred public outrage and renewed calls for stronger protection measures for women and minors in Bacolod City.
Several civic groups have urged the local government and law enforcement agencies to act decisively and prevent similar crimes.
Freya’s parents, in their brief message during the burial, thanked those who offered prayers and support amid their ordeal. As white balloons were released into the sky, the family’s plea echoed through the crowd — justice for Freya, and for all victims of violence.
The Bacolod City Police Office said investigators are “working round the clock” to bring the case to closure.
“Our hearts go out to all victims who suffered the same. We will keep fighting until justice is done,” Freya’s brother said./CJ, WDJ