Task Force Degamo News Today

INTERIOR and Local Government Secretary Benjamin Benhur Abalos Jr. gave assurances that justice will be served in the killing of Negros Oriental Gov. Roel Degamo despite the retraction by some of the suspects of their testimonies.

The latest suspects to recant are Winrich Esturis, Eugelio Gonyon Jr., John Louie Gonyon, Joric Labrador, and Benjie Rodriguez

The Anti-Money Laundering Council may freeze the assets of suspended congressman Arnolfo Teves Jr. if he is designated as a terrorist by the Anti-Terrorism Council, according to the Department of Justice.

Remulla said there is still no arrest warrant issued against Teves.

President Marcos has formed a task force that aims to suppress violence and maintain peace and order in the Negros provinces, a month after the gun attack that left Negros Oriental governor Roel Degamo and eight other people dead.

Cops ‘served as spotters’ in Negros Oriental killings

Department of the Interior and Local Government (DILG) Secretary Benjamin “Benhur” Abalos Jr. assured on Monday, April 3, that the police officers who allegedly served as “spotters’’ in the March 4 brutal slaying of Negros Oriental Gov. Roel Degamo will be investigated and punished accordingly.

The government is nearing the end of its quest for justice for murdered Negros Oriental Governor Roel Degamo and eight others following the arrest of another suspect who was a security escort of Rep. Arnolfo “Arnie” Teves. “We are now at the tail end of our quest for justice,” said…

Materials ‘used’ in Degamo slay planning seized in raid

Authorities seized several materials believed to have been used in planning the assassination of Negros Oriental Governor Roel Degamo, in a raid conducted in Bayawan City, Negros Oriental against “two identified conspirators” of the crime, Interior Secretary Benhur Abalos Jr. said yesterday. In a press conference, Abalos said as part of the continuing investigation into