Filipino Globe Article Online

The Filipino Globe article that we recently criticised for adding to the ‘occult-link’ accusations surrounding Vicky’s disappearance and death is available online. Given that we mention in it the letter on our Thorough Investigation? page, it seems only fair that we link to the full article as well.
To access the Globe’s May issue you will [...]

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Comments and Intentions

We thank everyone who has left comments here, especially in the last few days. Our policy is to allow all comments regardless of whether they agree or disagree with anything we have posted. Please feel free to write about the situation, or criticise our coverage if you feel that is warranted.
Blog administrator Mike Poole answers [...]

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Irene to Return Next Week

Vicky’s sister Irene has almost finalised her tasks in the Philippines and has informed us that she will be returning to Hong Kong next week. While she is here she will follow up the police investigation, initiate the recovery of outstanding salary and long-service payments from Vicky’s former employers, and seek the release of the [...]

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Letter Now Online

As promised yesterday, our letter to the Tung Chung police objecting to their handling of Vicky’s case is now online, in a separate page. You can access it through the link here or the tab at the top of this page entitled ‘A Thorough Investigation?’
The letter contains details of the police investigation that some people [...]

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Alarming Direction of Investigaton

The police investigation into Vicky’s disappearance and death has taken an alarming and seemingly unwarranted turn. Earlier today, the Justice for Vicky Flores concern group, Vicky’s sister Irene, Bethune House and the Mission for Filipino Migrant Workers faxed a very detailed letter of complaint to the North Lantau police.
Copies of the 10 page letter were [...]

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Further Coverage in the Sun

For those of you who are yet to see the print version or are living outside of Hong Kong, the Sun newspaper included a balanced and informative interview with Vicky’s sister Irene in its mid-May edition. The article quotes Irene as asking the still obvious questions:
Bakit siya natatakot? Sino’ng kinatatakutan niya? Iyon ang dapat imbestigahang [...]

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Preliminary Autopsy Results - Philippines

Vicky’s aunt Edith reports that the autopsy conducted by the National Bureau of Investigation in the Philippines has delivered a similar finding to that conducted in Hong Kong: death by drowning. However, two minor points should be mentioned.
The Philippine authorities found a small, superficial mark on Vicky’s neck that was not reported in Hong Kong. [...]

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Coverage on ABS-CBN News Site

A Note from the Blog Administrator
ABS-CBN in the Philippines is carrying a story on its news website covering Vicky’s disappearance and death, this blog and what the Justice for Vicky concern group is trying to achieve.
I answered a series detailed of questions around a week ago, and the information has been used fairly and accurately. [...]

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Occult Rumours Surface Again

Distasteful though it is to mention this so soon after her funeral, it seems that the ludicrous rumours about an “occult-link” in Vicky’s disappearance and death will not go away.
Following the South China Morning Post article which ran that angle early this month, the Filipino Globe, a free Filipino newspaper circulated here in Hong Kong [...]

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Funeral Held Today, 21 May

Vicky was buried late this morning in Lobo, Batangas.
May God rest her soul.

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Autopsy Finding: Death by Drowning

Few people will be surprised with the main finding of the partial autopsy report released to Vicky’s sister Irene yesterday, 19 May. As foreshadowed in the preliminary police report, the cause of death is listed simply as drowning.
Toxicology test results will be appended to the report when they become available. Unless those results offer any [...]

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Arrangements in the Philippines

Vicky’s sister Irene will travel to the Philippines tonight, 20 May, to oversee the funeral arrangements before returning to Hong Kong next week. Aside from supervising activities she will also be answering her family’s many questions and explaining what has been happening here in Hong Kong.
Irene says that Vicky’s body is currently in Lipa, Batangas, [...]

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Partial Autopsy Report Released

The Coroner’s Office has finally released a copy of the autopsy report to Vicky’s sister Irene. The copy does not include the toxicology test results, which still have to be appended to the original report.
A solicitor with experience in the area will read the report tomorrow to advise Irene and her family on whether any [...]

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New Petition Signature Total

As some of you will know, we received many signed petitions calling for a thorough investigation into Vicky’s disappearance and death after the initial cut-off date. All petitions were presented to the authorities, but other commitments have delayed us re-counting our own copies.
We can now tell you that we received a total of 5,780 signatures, [...]

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Farewell Vicky Flores

Family, friends, supporters and Discovery Bay residents gathered today, 18 May, to pay their final respects to Vicky Flores before the repatriation of her remains to the Philippines. In a service held at the Universal Funeral Parlour in Hung Hom, Kowloon, prayers were offered, eulogies were given and tears flowed in mourning for a woman [...]

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Vicky’s Sister to Remain Longer in Hong Kong

Vicky’s sister Irene has decided to stay in Hong Kong longer than expected because she has encountered two significant difficulties.
The first problem is that Irene has yet to obtain a copy of the autopsy report on her sister’s body. The Coroner’s Office is engaging in callous delaying tactics and treating her with contempt. We will [...]

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Memorial Service Detail Changes

There have been minor changes in the detail of Vicky’s memorial service to be held in Hung Hom tomorrow, 18 May.
The service will now begin at 9:30 AM. The casket can be viewed from 9:00 AM and all formalities will conclude at 11:30 AM.

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Body Viewing Held, Saturday 19 May

A final viewing of Vicky’s body, necessary for identification before transportation to the funeral parlour, was held this afternoon at the public mortuary in Kwai Hing.
Attended by Vicky’s sister Irene, Vicky’s friends and a small group of supporters, the occasion was understandably emotional.
After the viewing, Irene and some of the group travelled with the body [...]

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Final Memorial Service on Sunday, 18 May

Mass Confirmed
We can now confirm that a mass for Vicky will be held on Sunday. The details are as follows:

Time: 10 AM, Sunday 18 May
Place: Universal Funeral Parlour
Address: 10 Cheong Hang Road, Hung Hom

The mass will be given by Father Emil Lim.
Directions
Universal Funeral Parlour is within walking distance of the Hung Hom railway station (formerly [...]

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The Problem With Rumours

As most of you who are living in Discovery Bay will know, there are many rumours circulating about what might or might not have happened to Vicky on the night she disappeared. Everyone is obviously wondering why she fled, but some of the rumours coming to our attention are bizarre to say the least.
All of [...]

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Second Autopsy to be Held in Philippines

The ex-mayor of Lobo, Vicky’s home town in Batangas, the Philippines, has organised for a second autopsy to be held when her body returns next week. Regardless of the findings delivered in the autopsy report issued here in Hong Kong, this will help Vicky’s family rest assured that every avenue has been searched in explaining [...]

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Correction to Last Post

Sister Aida Casambre of the Catholic Centre today informed other members of the Justice for Vicky concern group that a viewing will not be possible before the memorial service in Hung Hom on Sunday, 18 May. Vicky’s casket will be sealed in preparation for its voyage to the Philippines on the following day.
In other [...]

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Repatriation and Final Memorial Service

Following the request of her family, Vicky’s body will be repatriated to the Philippines next week. An extended viewing session and final memorial service will take place at the Universal Funeral Parlour in Hung Hom, Kowloon on Sunday 18 May. Exact details will be given here when they have been finalised, probably tomorrow or Wednesday.
All [...]

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Police Agree to Meet

Following yesterday’s post on the police response to our petition, we are happy to tell you that the District Commander has agreed to meet a representative of the Justice for Vicky concern group next week.
Items for discussion will include the importance of a public statement on the investigation into Vicky’s disappearance and death, and concerns [...]

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No Adequate Response to Petition

We have unfortunately encountered difficulties in receiving an adequate police response to our petition.
Given the number of people seriously concerned about the way in which the investigation into Vicky’s disappearance and death is being conducted, we have submitted a written request to the Lantau District Commander, asking him to speak in public on the matter.
Any [...]

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Autopsy Report to be Released Soon

Vicky’s sister Irene has received permission to view the autopsy report without the toxicity test results. She is currently arranging documentation for proof of identity.
When the report has been received, Vicky’s family will be able to decide on their next steps, particularly whether a second autopsy will be necessary.

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Coverage in Inquirer

The Philippine Daily Inquirer published an opinion article yesterday, 6 May, covering the official and community reactions to Vicky’s disappearance and death. Written by Isabel Escoda, who participated in our Admiralty rally, the article outlines the particulars of Vicky’s case very well.
Escoda makes the important point that Vicky’s was not the only recent Filipino [...]

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Mass Not Possible

Unfortunately, a public mass to mark a month since Vicky died will not be possible. The premises that the Catholic church uses on weekdays in Discovery Bay is unavailable this week and would have been too small for a large group. The hall at the Discovery Bay International School is also currently unavailable, due to [...]

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Police Response to Petition

The Lantau division of the Hong Kong police today contacted organisers of the petition presented to Police Headquarters in Admiralty on Sunday 27 April. As reported in an earlier post, the petition called for a thorough and transparent investigation into Vicky’s disappearance and death.
A meeting with a police representative to discuss why the petition was [...]

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SCMP Publishes Allegations Without Evidence

The South China Morning Post today, Sunday 4 May, published unsubstantiated allegations about Vicky Flores under the headline “Occult link to drowned maid”.
An article on page 3 (full online text for subscribers only) mentioned police asking Vicky’s sister Irene about:
an “occult-like” paper written in Latin that was found among her dead sister’s belongings.
Members of the [...]

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Possible Mass and Fund Raising

Vicky’s sister Irene is currently seeking permission from the Discovery Bay Catholic church for a mass to be held next Wednesday, 7 May. The service will mark a month since Vicky died. Further details will be provided as soon as they are available.
We are also planning fund-raising activities to help Vicky’s family cover funeral expenses [...]

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Response on Autopsy Report Expected Soon

Two days ago we reported that a request had been made to the Coroner’s Office to release the autopsy report on Vicky’s body before the toxicity results are available. This will allow Vicky’s family to determine whether a second autopsy will be necessary, or whether her body should be flown back to the Philippines.
The family [...]

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Coverage in the Sun

The Sun, one of Hong Kong’s Filipino community newspapers, is carrying coverage of Vicky’s death on pages 1 and 2 of its main May edition. Both articles are available on the Sun’s website.
The first article covers the case, including a point by point summary of the preliminary police report and comments on the investigation from [...]

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