PNP to 5 of Degamo’s police escorts: Explain absence the day gov was killed

John Eric Mendoza - Reporter / @JEMendozaINQ 03/13/2023

MANILA, Philippines — The five policemen who are part of the security detail of Negros Oriental Governor Roel Degamo must explain their absence on the day he was killed, Philippine National Police chief Rodolfo Azurin Jr. said…

Death toll in Negros Oriental shooting rises to 9; 14 others hurt

Alex Pal @Inquirer.net 03/04/2023

DUMAGUETE CITY — The number of persons who died in a shooting spree at the house of Negros Oriental Gov. Roel Degamo on Saturday, March 4, has reached nine. Aside from Degamo, eight other individuals also passed…

Senators appeal to authorities to catch killers of Negros Oriental Governor Roel Degamo

Futch Anthony Inso 03/04/2023

LAPU-LAPU CITY, Philippines — Two more senators appeal to authorities to bring the assailants of Negros Governor Roel Degamo to the court of law and ensure that justice is served. Senators Sherwin “Win” Gatchalian and Christopher Lawrence…

Lawmakers condemn Negros Oriental gov’s assassination

Faith Argosino - @inquirerdotnet 03/04/2023

MANILA, Philippines — Lawmakers have condemned the assassination of Negros Oriental Governor Roel Degamo on Saturday morning, urging authorities to track down and bring the assailants to justice. Senate President Juan Miguel Zubiri expressed his condolences to…

Negros Oriental Governor Roel Degamo killed in shooting attack; wife cries for justice

Pegeen Maisie M. Sararaña 03/04/2023

CEBU CITY, Philippines — Janice Vallega Degamo, wife of Negros Oriental Governor Roel Degamo, cries for justice after the governor was killed by unidentified assailants in Barangay San Isidro, Pamplona town on Saturday morning, March 4. Janice,…

Abalos orders hunt for Governor Degamo’s killers

Wenilyn Sabalo 03/04/2023

CEBU CITY, Philippines – Interior and Local Government Secretary Benjamin “Benhur” Abalos Jr. has directed the Philippine National Police to go after and identify the killers of Negros Oriental Governor Roel Degamo. “Nagbigay na ako ng direktiba…

NegOr Gov. Degamo wounded in ‘Pamplona shooting’

Pegeen Maisie M. Sararana and Paul Lauro 03/04/2023

CEBU CITY, Philippines — Police confirmed that Negros Oriental Governor Roel Degamo was among the wounded victims of the shooting that happened in his residence in Barangay San Isidro, Sto. Nuebe, in Pamplona town, in Negros Oriental…

Lanao del Sur gov undergoes minor surgery after gun attack

Richel V. Umel, Ryan D. Rosauro - @inquirerdotnet 02/18/2023

CAGAYAN DE ORO CITY — Lanao del Sur Gov. Mamintal Adiong Jr. is now recuperating in a hospital here after undergoing minor surgery on Friday night, hours after a bullet pierced through his right lower hip in…

5-way fight for Cebu governor

Morexette Marie B. Erram 10/08/2021

CEBU CITY, Philippines — The gubernatorial race in Cebu is on, and it’s going to be a five-way battle. At least four aspirants for the province’s top post, including incumbent Governor and reelectionist Gwendolyn Garcia, filed their…

Pastor wants to ‘end political dynasties in Cebu’, runs as governor

Morexette Marie B. Erram 10/08/2021

CEBU CITY, Philippines — A pastor from the town of Dalaguete in southern Cebu will be running as governor in the 2022 elections. And his agenda is to end all political dynasties in the province. Pablo Olmedo,…

Garcia on Ace Durano’s plan to run for governor: I’m honored to face him as my most worthy opponent

Mae Fhel Gom-os 09/16/2021

  MANDAUE CITY, Cebu — Cebu Governor Gwendolyn Garcia said she would be ‘most honored’ to face former Tourism Secretary Joseph “Ace” Durano should the latter decide to run as governor for the upcoming elections. Garcia said…

National gov’t told to level up disaster response capabilities, be more empathic

Daphne Galvez - Reporter / @DYGalvezINQ 11/15/2020

MANILA, Philippines — Sorsogon Governor Francis Escudero on Sunday urged the national government to “step up to the plate” on its disaster response capabilities after Typhoon Ulysses ravaged many parts of Luzon. “Sorry, but the National Government…

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