Court Decision on Mati Fire: Guilt Established for 10 Defendants
June 3, 2025
The Court of Appeals found 10 out of 21 defendants guilty for the deadly fire in Mati in 2018. Among those guilty are officials from the Fire Service, while others, including well-known local politicians, were acquitted. Relatives of the victims reacted with outrage to the decision. The proceedings continue to elicit strong reactions from society.