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NaFFAA Mourns Peace Corp Volunteer's Death; Calls on RP Government to Assist in the Ongoing InvestigationApril 24, 2007 WASHINGTON—(U.S. ASIAN WIRE)--The National Federation of Filipino American Associations (NaFFAA) expresses its deepest sorrow over the death of U.S. Peace Corps volunteer Julia Campbell who was found dead two days ago in the Philippine village of Batad, Ifugao province. "We are profoundly saddened and outraged that a human being who chose to start a new life in the Philippines ends up tragically in a shallow grave," says NaFFAA Chair Alma Q. Kern. "We urge the Philippine government to vigorously follow through with its pledge to fully cooperate with U.S. authorities in finding out how she was killed and bringing the perpetrators of this heinous crime to justice." Filipino Americans from the Washington , D.C. metropolitan area where Ms. Campbell lived are outraged and shocked. "We feel a deep, personal connection to Julia," laments Marites Cardenas Branigin of Reston, Va. and a NaFFAA officer. "As a Peace Corps volunteer who loved the Philippines, Julia was very much involved in ecological and educational projects in Southern Luzon for more than two years. Before her untimely death, she also personally invested time and energy in assisting the typhoon victims in the Bicol region. We are grateful to the thousands of Peace Corps volunteers who have served the Philippines since 1961. Due in large measure to her selfless dedication to help the Filipino people, Julia represents the best traditions of the Peace Corps." About NaFFAA The National Federation of Filipino American Associations (NaFFAA) is a private, non-profit, non-partisan tax-exempt organization established in 1997 to promote the welfare and well-being of all Filipinos and Filipino Americans throughout the United States. NaFFAA's national office is based in Washington, D.C. Its main function is to monitor legislation and public policy issues affecting Filipino Americans and work in coalition with other national groups around common issues and concerns. In addition, the national office serves as a communications link between affiliate members as well as an information source on federal and legislative initiatives and policies relevant to Filipino Americans.
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