suspect in Degamo slay recants, ‘life at risk’

ANOTHER suspect in the killing of Negros Oriental Governor Roel Degamo has recanted his testimony, a defense lawyer confirmed on Friday.

Just like four other fellow dismissed soldiers who have taken back their testimonies, Joven Javier denied knowledge of the March 4 slay and said he was merely forced to admit participation.

“We have also informed the court that his life is in danger as there is a plot to have him killed,” defense counsel Danny

Army nabs suspect in Adiong ambush

AUTHORITIES have arrested the principal suspect in the February ambush on the convoy of Lanao del Sur Governor Mamintal Alonto Adiong Jr., the Philippine Army’s 6th Infantry Division (6ID) said Friday.

In a statement, the military said the suspect, identified as Lomala Baratumo, 42, was arrested at a checkpoint in Sitio Morales, Barangay Centrala in Surallah town on Thursday. Colonel Andre Santos, commander

SM-DSWD ‘SIBOL’ PACT.

Officials of SM Supermalls join DSWD Secretary Rex Gatchalian (second from left) as they cut the ribbon to launch their new Sustainable Livelihood Program (SLP) titled “Sibol” on Friday at the SM Mall of Asia.