Manila Bulletin
DOJ sets preliminary investigation on murder
complaint vs ‘killer’ of broadcaster Percy Lapid
Murder complaints were filed against Joel Escorial, the self-confessed gunman in the killing of broadcaster Percy Lapid, and his alleged accomplices Israel and Edmon Dimaculangan, and a certain "Orly" or "Orlando."
Escorial surrendered to the police and identified the other suspects, claiming he was contracted by an inmate of the New Bilibid Prison to carry out the killing.
The Southern Police District (SPD) filed the murder charges with the Department of Justice (DOJ).
Escorial requested a preliminary investigation and executed a waiver of his rights under Article 125 of the Revised Penal Code, leading the DOJ to set the preliminary investigation for October 24, 2022.
The SPD is investigating the P550,000 claimed by Escorial to have been deposited into his BDO account, but cannot release further details due to bank secrecy laws.
Percy Lapid, whose real name is Percival Mabasa, hosted the online program "Lapid Fire" and was shot dead on October 3 while on his way home in Las Piñas City.
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The Department of Justice (DOJ) is set to start its preliminary investigation on October 24th concerning the murder complaint against Joel Escorial, the self-confessed gunman in the killing of radio broadcaster Percy Lapid, and his three alleged accomplices.
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Philippine National Police (PNP) chief Police General Rodolfo Azurin Jr. stated that the killing of broadcast journalist Percy Lapid is not yet solved, contradicting an earlier declaration by the Southern Police District (SPD).
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Joel Escorial, the alleged gunman in the killing of broadcast journalist Percival "Percy Lapid" Mabasa, surrendered to the Philippine National Police (PNP).
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The National Bureau of Investigation (NBI) will conduct an independent probe into claims that the assassination orders for broadcaster Percy Lapid originated from within the New Bilibid Prison (NBP).
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The family of slain journalist Percy Lapid is not yet ready to forgive confessed gunman Joel Escorial, prioritizing the pursuit of the mastermind.
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