MANILA, Philippines — Malacañang condemned Saturday the killing of Ako Bicol Rep. Rodel Batocabe in Albay. “We denounce the senseless killing of Ako Bicol Rep. Rodel Batocabe in Albay this (Saturday) afternoon,” Presidential Spokesperson Salvador Panelo said in a statement. ADVERTISEMENT“Proper authorities are now investigating this brazen murder as we vow to leave no stone unturned in bringing the perpetrators of this felonious act to justice,” he added. READ: Ako Bicol Rep. Rodel Batocabe, police escort killed in AlbayThe lawmaker and his aide were taken to a private hospital in Legazpi City but we declared dead on arrival. /kgaRead Next

Source: Philippine Daily Inquirer December 22, 2018 09:56 UTC