Rappler published the confession of the man who shot Philippine Eagle Pamana 23 August.

The author admitted killing the national treasure in THE PHILIPPINE CORPORATE ADDRESS BOOK 22 August.

The reputable publication explained its reason in a message to the author:

Good afternoon, Professor,

This is Lou Gepuela of Rappler. (www.rappler.com)

We would like to publish your piece, “The Man who shot PH eagle Pamana”, under iSpeak, which is part of our civic engagement section, Move.PH.

Rappler has currently undertaken a campaign to drive awareness on this issue, and your unique perspective would help amplify the message that Pamana is a significant aspect of our national identity and heritage.

We would like to respectfully request your permission to publish your article in this regard. I may be contacted via facebook message, or via lou.gepuela@rappler.com

Thank you very much for your kind consideration.

Respectfully,
Lou Gepuela
Rappler-Move.PH

The author, who has also written PAMANA RESTS BUT NOT IN PEACE considers it his honor to have his thoughts and feelings published with Rappler.

He prays that with his confession and with Rappler’s amplification of it, the day will come when all Filipinos know:

WHY THE PHILIPPINE EAGLE SHOULD BE

KEPT ALIVE