(Eagle News) — Daraga, Albay Mayor Carlwyn Baldo has surrendered to authorities.
A report from GMA’s radio dzbb said Baldo, who has a warrant for his arrest for the murder of AKO Bicol Rep. Rodel Batocabe and his aide, Orlando Diaz, surrendered to Branch 10 of the Legazpi Regional Trial Court that issued the warrant on Monday, May 6.
The report said Baldo would be detained at the Legazpi City Jail.
His arraignment is reportedly slated on May 30.
Batocabe, who had announced his plans to run for mayor of Daraga, a post Baldo was also eyeing in the upcoming elections, and Diaz were killed during a gift-giving activity in December 2018.
Batocabe’s wife Gertie took his place in the mayoralty race.
She is up against Baldo and incumbent Daraga Vice Mayor Victor Perete.