Marcos Jr. accepts resignation of NAPOLCOM commissioner linked to killings

Updated Mon, October 14, 2024 at 9:46 PM Published Mon, October 14, 2024 at 11:10 AM

President Ferdinand "Bongbong" Marcos Jr. accepted the resignation of National Police Commission (NAPOLCOM) commissioner Edilberto Leonardo.

Leonardo is linked to the 2020 assassination of former Philippine Charity Sweepstakes Office (PCSO) board secretary Wesley Barayuga and the 2016 killing of three Chinese drug convicts inside a Davao prison facility.

Executive Secretary Lucas P. Bersamin confirmed the acceptance of Leonardo's resignation, stating it was effective immediately.

Lawmakers have recommended murder charges against Leonardo and former PCSO general manager Royina Garma in connection with Barayuga's murder.

Leonardo and Garma have denied any involvement in the alleged murder plot.

Leonardo is also accused of involvement in former President Rodrigo Duterte's drug war, which is under investigation by the International Criminal Court (ICC).

Garma has accused Duterte of offering cash rewards for every drug suspect killed during his drug war.

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