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(Eagle News) – Criminal charges are slated to be filed against a former village councilor and another for their alleged roles in the ambush of San Fernando, Cebu Mayor Lakambini Reluya. To be charged with murder and attempted murder were Jerome Labitad and former Maghaway, Talisay City village councilor Felix Abacajan Jr. The two are still at large. Reluya and several others were on board a vehicle in Talisay when they were ambushed by unidentified men on […]
(Eagle News)–The Palace on Wednesday, Jan. 23, condemned the ambush on San Fermando, Cebu Mayor Lakambini Reluya, adding that the “culture of violence that has characterized the electoral process will have to end.” In a statement, Presidential Spokesperson Salvador Panelo said during the election period, “political rivalry is fever pitch resulting in the upsurge of election-related violence” but this “unfortunate and standard norm cannot continue..” “We urge [and] warn the candidates to cease and desist employment […]
