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Royina Garma

Royina Garma, former general manager of the Philippine Charity Sweepstakes Office (PCSO), is facing murder charges linked to the 2020 killing of PCSO board secretary Wesley Barayuga. She is also a key witness in the International Criminal Court (ICC) case against former President Rodrigo Duterte, having testified about the drug war's reward system. Garma has been involved in legal battles in the Philippines and the US, including a denied asylum application and detention in an immigration facility.

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This is an AI-generated summary based on recent coverage. It was last updated on Tue, October 28, 2025 at 8:09 PM

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Recent developments on Royina Garma

Tue, October 28, 2025 at 4:33 PM

Napolcom files ill-gotten wealth charges vs ex-husband of ex-PCSO GM Garma

The National Police Commission (Napolcom) has filed administrative charges against Police Col. Roland Vilela, the ex-husband of former PCSO General Manager Royina Garma, for alleged "ill-gotten wealth."

Wed, October 15, 2025 at 11:54 PM

RTC orders passport cancellation for Garma, Leonardo and 3 others in PCSO exec murder case

The Mandaluyong Regional Trial Court (RTC) has ordered the cancellation of passports for former Philippine Sweepstakes general manager Royina Garma, former National Police Commission commissioner Edilberto Leonardo, and their co-accused Santie Mendoza, Nelson Mariano, and Jeremy Causapin in connection with the 2020 killing of Philippine Charity Sweepstakes Office (PCSO) Board Secretary Wesley Barayuga.

Wed, October 1, 2025 at 4:10 PM

2 suspects in PCSO exec murder surrender to NBI

Two suspects in the 2020 killing of Philippine Charity Sweepstakes Office (PCSO) board secretary Wesley Barayuga, dismissed policeman Nelson Mariano and Santie Mendoza, have surrendered to the National Bureau of Investigation (NBI).

Mon, September 29, 2025 at 12:39 PM

Mandaluyong court orders arrest of ex-PCSO GM Garma over 2020 killing

A Mandaluyong court has issued arrest warrants for former Philippine Charity Sweepstakes Office (PCSO) general manager Royina Garma and four others in connection with the 2020 killing of PCSO Board Secretary Wesley Barayuga.

Tue, September 9, 2025 at 5:38 PM

NBI says no legal basis to detain whistleblower Royina Garma

The National Bureau of Investigation (NBI) stated there is no legal basis to detain former police colonel and drug war whistleblower Royina Garma.

Mon, September 8, 2025 at 3:03 PM

Ex-PCSO GM Garma to testify for ICC prosecution vs Duterte

Justice Secretary Jesus Crispin Remulla confirmed that former police colonel Royina Garma will testify as a prosecution witness against former President Rodrigo Duterte before the International Criminal Court (ICC).

Mon, September 8, 2025 at 2:12 PM

Ex-police officer Royina Garma travels to Malaysia to meet ICC officials

Justice Secretary Jesus Crispin Remulla confirmed that former police officer Royina Garma has traveled to Malaysia to meet with officials from the International Criminal Court (ICC).

Sat, September 6, 2025 at 7:21 PM

Ex-PCSO GM Garma returns to PH after US asylum denial

Royina Garma, former general manager of the Philippine Charity Sweepstakes Office (PCSO), returned to the Philippines on Saturday from Los Angeles, California, after her asylum application was denied in the United States.

Mon, June 9, 2025 at 9:14 PM

DFA confirms ex-PCSO GM Garma detained in US facility

The Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA) confirmed that former PCSO general manager Royina Garma is still detained in a US immigration facility.

Fri, May 2, 2025 at 5:03 PM

Ex-Napolcom exec files counter-affidavit over PCSO exec's slay

Former National Police Commission commissioner Edilberto Leonardo has submitted his counter-affidavit to the Department of Justice (DOJ) regarding the murder and frustrated murder complaints in connection with the killing of former Philippine Charity Sweepstakes Office board secretary Wesley Barayuga.