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TIMELINE: The killing of Percy Lapid
Self-confessed gunman Joel Escorial has revealed a network of individuals allegedly involved in the killing of radio commentator Percival "Percy Lapid" Mabasa.
Murder complaints have been filed against suspended Bureau of Corrections (BuCor) chief Gerald Bantag, BuCor's Directorate for Security and Operations (DSO) Superintendent Ricardo Zulueta, and a number of persons deprived of liberty (PDLs) over their connections to the killings.
The Department of Justice (DOJ) has been investigating the case, along with the Department of the Interior and Local Government (DILG), the National Bureau of Investigation (NBI), and the Philippine National Police (PNP).
Based on Escorial's extrajudicial confession and the joint investigation, a complex web of personalities has been identified, ranging from PDLs to high-ranking BuCor officials.
The visualized network illustrates the alleged connections between the accused, including links through various PDLs to the supposed mastermind, Director General Gerald Bantag.
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Justice Secretary Jesus Crispin Remulla admitted he initially hoped other groups, particularly drug lords, were responsible for the killing of broadcaster Percy Lapid instead of suspended BuCor chief Gerald Bantag.
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Murder complaints have been filed against suspended Bureau of Corrections (BuCor) chief Gerald Bantag and other individuals in connection with the killing of broadcast journalist Percy Lapid.
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The family of slain journalist Percy Lapid remains optimistic that murder complaints filed against Bureau of Corrections (BuCor) chief Gerald Bantag and others will lead to the identification of more masterminds.
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Justice Secretary Jesus Crispin Remulla announced that more cases will be filed on Monday, November 7, against individuals involved in the killing of broadcaster Percy Lapid.
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The Palace expressed hope for justice to be served following the filing of murder charges against suspended Bureau of Corrections chief Gerald Bantag and others in connection with the killing of broadcaster Percy Lapid.
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