Kin of drug war victims gather in Quezon City on October 29, 2023, to observe Undas and to continue their pursuit of justice. Llore, whose sons Crisanto and Juan Carlos were found dead in a funeral home after going missing in May 2017, described the vice president as harsh and dismissive toward the poor. “They cannot even say right now if the victims are truly victims of the drug war because gun violence is so common in the Philippines,” the vice president said. Families of drug war victims have spent nearly a decade seeking truth, justice and accountability, the group said. The coalition also noted that victims’ families have continued speaking out despite fear, joining protests, congressional proceedings and legal efforts in pursuit of justice.