MANILA, Philippines — Members of the House of Representatives on Saturday denounced the killing of Ako Bicol partylist Rep. Rodel Batocabe, who was ambushed in Daraga, Albay. ADVERTISEMENT“I share the outrage, the pain and the shock of my fellow Bicolanos over the death of my friend and colleague Rodel Batocabe. ADVERTISEMENT“We, the Ako Bicol Family is still grieving due to the lost of our colleague Cong Rodel Batocabe. For his part, Bayan Muna partylist Rep. Carlos Zarate believed the killing of Batocabe “highlights the climate of impunity” in the country. READ: Ako Bicol Rep. Rodel Batocabe, police escort killed in AlbayThe slain lawmaker was on his third term as Ako Bicol representative, and was to run for Daraga mayor in next year’s elections.

Source: Philippine Daily Inquirer December 22, 2018 10:52 UTC