MANILA, Philippines — The widow of slain Ako-Bicol Party-list Rep. Rodel Batocabe announced Friday that she will be substituting for her husband in the 2019 midterm elections for mayor of Daraga, Albay. Batocabe was murdered in broad daylight on December 22, 2018 while attending a gift-giving event for senior citizens. His security aide was also killed in the shootingREAD: AKO Bicol party-list Rep. Batocabe, aide shot dead in AlbayShe posted the announcement Friday morning with photos of a visit to President Rodrigo Duterte and other cabinet members at Malacañang Palace. Authorities arrested Daraga Mayor Carlwyn Baldo, the prime suspect in the killing of Rep. Rodel Batocabe on charges of illegal firearms possession. READ: Daraga mayor tagged in Batocabe slay arrested for illegal firearms possessionIn January, Ronald Ang, a nominee of Ako Bicol party-list, took his oath to replace Batocabe in Congress.

Source: Philippine Star February 01, 2019 13:48 UTC