Tag: murder charges

CA reinstates murder raps vs former Palawan Gov. Joel Reyes

(Eagle News)-The Court of Appeals has reinstated murder charges against former Palawan Gov. Joel Reyes over the death of environmentalist Gerry Ortega. In its amended decision promulgated on Nov. 29, the special former eleventh division, special division of five, also ordered the arrest of Reyes, who had been cleared by the appellate court in January last year, citing lack of sufficient evidence for a finding of probable cause for his indictment. For this, the then-former […]

Daraga, Albay Mayor Baldo, five others charged with murder in court over slay of Batocabe, his police escort

Information for attempted murder over injuries sustained by six individuals also filed vs Baldo group (Eagle News) — Murder charges were filed in court on Thursday, April 4, against Daraga, Albay Mayor Carlwyn Baldo and five others for the killing of Rep. Rodel Batocabe last year. The Office of the Provincial Prosecutor in Camarines Sur also found probable cause to charge Baldo, Christopher Naval alias Tuping, Emmanuel Rosello alias Boboy, Jaywin Babor alias Gie, Henry […]

PAO Chief says murder charges should be filed vs those responsible for Dengvaxia mess

(Eagle News) – The Public Attorney’s Office plans to file an additional case for murder against former health officials and Sanofi and Zuellig Pharma executives responsible for the Dengvaxia mess that had claimed the lives of several Philippine schoolchildren who died after being given the vaccine. This was announced by PAO chief Atty. Persida Acosta in an interview with NET 25’s Agila Balita as the Department of Justice is set to hear on Monday, Nov. […]

Suspect in killing of former La Union Rep. Eriguel charged with murder

(Eagle News) — Murder charges have been filed against the suspect in the killing of former La Union Rep. Eufranio Eriguel. Charged was Felizardo Villanueva. According to the police, Villanueva ran for barangay captain in a barangay in Agoo, La Union in the May 14 barangay and Sangguniang Kabataan elections. He, however, did not win. Erigue was shot dead while he was delivering a speech in Barangay Capas over the weekend. His two other bodyguards were also […]