OFW father: No forgiveness for SUV driver who killed daughter at NAIA

THE overseas Filipino worker whose 4-year-old daughter was killed in the SUV crash at the Ninoy Aquino International Airport (NAIA) Terminal 1 said he could not forgive the driver responsible for the tragedy.

“Sa ngayon po, hindi ko po mapapatawad dahil buhay po ang kinuha. Kaya ang gusto po namin, mabulok sa kulungan para mabigyan ng hustisya ang anak ko,” said Danmark Masongsong in an interview.

His daughter was killed when an SUV plowed into the Terminal 1 departure area on May 4, injuring several others including his wife, mother, and niece.

“Walang kapatawaran ang ginawa mo sa aking asawa lalo na sa aking anak na nawalan ng buhay. Ikaw, nakakakain ka pa, ang anak ko wala na… kaya ‘yung kasalanan mo, walang kapatawaran ‘yan, tandaan mo ‘yan. Korte na lang ang bahala sa’yo,” he added.

The driver of the SUV now faces multiple charges including reckless imprudence resulting in homicide, multiple injuries, and damage to property.