Marcos condemns engineer's shooting, orders PNP probe
President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. condemned the shooting of a 58-year-old engineer and contractor in Santa Catalina, Negros Oriental.
Palace Press Officer Claire Castro stated during a press briefing that the President supports investigating the incident thoroughly to determine its cause and condemns such acts of violence.
The victim, Angelito Mendoza, was shot by unidentified assailants while traveling to a quarry site on Wednesday morning.
Authorities have identified potential suspects but declined to reveal their identities until the investigation concludes.
This shooting occurred amidst an ongoing probe into alleged irregularities in government flood control projects.
Castro assured the public that there will be no harassment of individuals involved in scrutinized projects, emphasizing fair and just proceedings.
The President instructed the Philippine National Police (PNP) to take this matter seriously to prevent further crimes related to the investigation.
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