Death of three Filipinos in China

Philip See ‎@Blanca may i suggest you review the facts, these are not firs timers. and besides how can they be victim when they took the trip to China not as OFW but as courier? enlighten us then if my facts are wrong (based on their travel documents, not the first timedid they travel to china on a no contract with any company or employer, source withheld) Hindi ba katakataka wala silang trabaho or contrata at pupunta sila sa China?"
9 hours ago ·

The above is a reaction to my comment on the three convicted Filipino drug dealers' execution today in China. This event has generated countless reactions, and on Facebook Solita Monsod, columnist and former NEDA Director, started it with her comment "I was deeply saddened by the news about the execution of 3 OFWs in China today. Although it's difficult today to see beyond the sorrow, may looking back in memory help comfort their family tomorrow." My own comment that was reacted upon by Philip is below:

• Blanca Datuin Too sad indeed, and not one in the Philippines can help. I grieve with the families."
  Is  Philip suggesting I should deny myself sadness? Whether the convicted drug dealers are guilty or not is not the point of contention in my comment, myself, admittedly, not privy to all the facts. It's the sadness over their death and the country's helplessness to have the death sentence commuted to at least life sentence, the Philippines, from where they come, being a country that no longer practices capital punishment. I feel sad, yes. To paraphrase John Donne, each man's death diminishes us who are part of mankind. To die without being given a chance at conversion is merciless and those  who condemn and give up on alleged "sinners" may cast stones if they can say without batting an eye that they are perfect. As the poet expresses, "Do not  ask for whom the bell tolls, it tolls for thee." 
  The good news is that, as gleaned from the countless comments on this thread, the Filipinos care---about the concomitant issues of death sentence, drug trafficking, poverty, indifference of the rich and powerful, corruption of some authorities that could have prevented drug trafficking. The comments may clash in opinions, some posts may express anger and some may be funny, but people 
  have taken time to express. Though one wonders, how will all that help the poor and those going down the pit of crime?