BACOLOD CITY, Philippines — The order of President Duterte to controversial police officer Lt. Col. Jovie Espenido that he is free to kill everybody in Bacolod, where he is currently assigned, yesterday drew mixed reactions from Negrenses, Church officials and the business community, among others. Carbon said it will also have a negative effect on the image of Bacolod City, especially to tourists and investors, who may reconsider visiting. Espenido is presently assigned as the deputy chief for Operations of the Bacolod City Police Office. Human rights group Karapatan denounced the recent “kill order” of Duterte to Espenido. Vergara said the transfer of Espenido to Negros will worsen the alleged already unrelenting human rights violations in the area.

Source: Philippine Star October 19, 2019 17:37 UTC