Justice Secretary Remulla on Gov. Degamo slay: ‘Pattern of impunity

Justice Secretary Remulla on Gov. Degamo slay: ‘Pattern of impunity

BY JAIRO BOLLEDO

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MANILA, Philippines – Days after the brazen killing of Negros Oriental Governor Roel Degamo, Department of Justice (DOJ) Secretary Jesus Crispin “Boying” Remulla said authorities would probe anyone who might have a possible connection to the governor’s death.

“We’re investigating everybody who may have something to do with what has been happening in Negros Oriental. Bar none. We are not exempting anybody,” Remulla told reporters on Thursday, March 9. “Basta ang sinasabi ko sa inyo (What I’m telling you is), we’re investigating anybody with the possible culpability. Bar none. Bar none. We will not exempt anybody.”

The DOJ chief’s remarks were in response to a reporter’s question on whether the Philippine government was officially probing Negros Oriental 3rd District Representative Arnolfo “Arnie” Teves Jr. over Degamo’s death. He added the justice department was also investigating other murder cases “that are being bruited about.”

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