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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.
The National Bureau of Investigation (NBI) and the Philippine National Police (PNP) are expected to file cases against suspects in the death of Jun Globa Villamor, the alleged "middleman" in the Percy Lapid killing.
Remulla stated that murder complaints will be filed against at least 10 people.
A murder complaint has already been filed by the PNP before the Department of Justice (DOJ) against confessed gunman Joel Escorial.
The DOJ will conduct a preliminary investigation for the murder complaint against Escorial's co-respondents, identified as siblings Israel and Edmon Dimaculangan, and a person named "Orly" or "Orlando", who remain at large.
Percy Lapid, whose real name is Percival Mabasa, was a radio host and newspaper columnist who was fatally shot in Las Piñas City on October 3.
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The Department of Justice has formed a three-member panel of prosecutors to investigate two murder complaints related to the killings of radio commentator Percival 'Percy Lapid' Mabasa and inmate Cristito Villamor Palana, the alleged middleman in the broadcaster's slaying.
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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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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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Self-confessed gunman Joel Escorial has revealed a network of individuals allegedly involved in the killing of radio commentator Percival "Percy Lapid" Mabasa.
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Thirteen persons deprived of liberty (PDLs) are now persons of interest in the killing of broadcast journalist Percy Lapid, according to Bureau of Corrections (BuCor) acting Director General Gregorio Catapang Jr.
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