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PNP offers P500K reward on Dayang slay suspect info
A P500,000 reward has been jointly offered by the provincial government of Aklan and the local government unit of Kalibo for information leading to the arrest of the gunman who murdered veteran journalist Juan "Johnny" Dayang.
The Philippine National Police (PNP) stated that authorities have identified a male suspect with a prior criminal record in the killing of Dayang, who was shot and killed at his home on April 29.
The suspect was previously arrested in a 2021 illegal drug operation in Pasig City.
Charges are expected to be filed against the identified suspect.
PNP Chief Gen. Rommel Francisco Marbil underscored the PNP's commitment to solving the case, in line with President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr.'s directive to prioritize the safety and protection of members of the press.
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