Hunt for Degamo slay suspects goes global

by KRSTINA MARALIT ManilaTimes.net

THE government will request the International Criminal Police Organization or Interpol to issue a Blue Notice against the suspects in the killing of Negros Oriental Gov. Roel Degamo who could have slipped out of the country.

The Presidential Communications Office (PCO) said last Saturday, March 18 the move is among "further precautions" being taken as the Degamo case builds up and more angles are explored.

"So, all those that are in relation to the Degamo slay, we have  PAGE 4

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