Percy Lapid

The Bureau of Corrections (BuCor) said on Tuesday afternoon, Oct. 18, it has begun investigating the allegation that the order to kill hard-hitting radio ...

The Bureau of Corrections (BuCor) said on Tuesday afternoon, Oct. has filed a resolution seeking a Senate investigation. Chaclag said a probe was immediately started after learning that Sen.

(UPDATE) A MAN who admitted shooting and killing broadcaster Percy Lapid (Percival Mabasa) surrendered to Interior and Local Government Secretary Benhur ...

"We hope Percy does not become part of the statistics and continue to clamor for justice for Percy and the nearly 200 journalists killed since 1986." We hope this development leads to the identification, arrest and prosecution of the mastermind," the statement read. We won't stop until the truth comes out," he added. This must stop," he said. I just got carried away)," he said. "We hope that this arrest will lead to the identification, arrest and prosecution of whoever ordered and paid for the killing of our colleague," it said. "We would like to thank the Philippine National Police for the surrender of the person who claims to be the gunman. "This is why the PNP must continue investigating, and we in the Senate must seek the explanation of the Bureau of Corrections. I had no intention of killing him. Also in a press briefing on Tuesday, Senate Minority Leader Aquilino "Koko" Pimentel 3rd said the surrender of the alleged gunman in the Lapid killing should compel the PNP to identify the mastermind. They reportedly were paid P550,000. Nadala lang ako (I hope they can forgive me.

The brother of the slain radio broadcaster is welcoming the cooperation of the suspect, but reiterates the case is far from being closed.

He reportedly surrendered “out of fear and conscience” a week after the radio broadcaster was shot dead.

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MANILA, Philippines – A murder complaint was filed against Joel Escorial, the suspect behind the killing of broadcaster Percy Lapid, the Philippine National Police's Southern Police District (SPD) confirmed on Wednesday, October 19.

Among the elements of murder is “in consideration of a price, reward, or promise.” He alleged the order came from inside the New Bilibid Prison. Escorial said there were six of them in the plan and they were paid a total of P550,000 to kill the broadcaster. [presented](https://www.rappler.com/nation/alleged-suspect-killing-broadcaster-percy-lapid-surrenders/) Escorial as the suspect in the killing. In a phone call with Rappler, SPD chief public information officer Police Major Hazel Asilo said the complaint was filed with the Department of Justice (DOJ) on October 18 – the same day Interior chief Benhur Abalos The complaint, filed by the police and Lapid’s family, included three others: brothers Israel and Edmon Dimaculangan, and a certain “Orly,” whom Escorial alleged was part of the crime.

SPD chief public information officer Police Major Hazel Asilo says the suspect underwent inquest proceeding on October 18.

Among the elements of murder is “in consideration of a price, reward, or promise.” He alleged the order came from inside the New Bilibid Prison. Escorial said there were six of them in the plan and they were paid a total of P550,000 to kill the broadcaster. [presented](https://www.rappler.com/nation/alleged-suspect-killing-broadcaster-percy-lapid-surrenders/) Escorial as the suspect in the killing. In a phone call with Rappler, SPD chief public information officer Police Major Hazel Asilo said the complaint was filed with the Department of Justice (DOJ) on October 18 – the same day Interior chief Benhur Abalos The complaint, filed by the police and Lapid’s family, included three others: brothers Israel and Edmon Dimaculangan, and a certain “Orly,” whom Escorial alleged was part of the crime.

Complaint for murder has been filed against four people involved in the killing of broadcaster Percival Mabasa, popularly known as Percy Lapid.

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When Roy Mabasa was given the chance to talk with the alleged gunman of his brother Percy Lapid on Tuesday, Oct. 18, his instinct as a journalist told him ...

Mabasa said that Escorial does not know who really wanted Lapid dead since the gunman’s only contact was the middleman from the New Bilibid Prisons. “In just 15 days, we have already achieved a major breakthrough in the Percy Lapid case. Because for him, the safehouse means that he would be killed,” said Mabasa. “On the basis of what he (Escorial) said, I believe in this suspect. When Roy Mabasa was given the chance to talk with the alleged gunman of his brother Percy Lapid on Tuesday, Oct. The same speculations were raised by some netizens on social media.

MANILA – Journalist Roy Mabasa joined the police in a walkthrough of the crime scene where his brother, broadcaster Percival Mabasa also known as "Percy ...

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The police and Roy Mabasa — brother of slain radio broadcaster Percy Lapid — have filed a murder complaint against Joel Escorial and three others before the ...

The inquest prosecutor will determine if there is probable cause to charge the respondent in court. The police’s Criminal Investigation and Detective Group personnel led by Police LtCol. Number two, iyong mga damit na pinagpunit-punit niya.

Murder raps have been filed against the killers of broadcaster Percy Mabasa, or more popularly known Percy Lapid. Foremost among the accused is the admitted ...

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MANILA – Ang Probinsyano Party-list Rep. Alfred Delos Santos on Wednesday lauded Department of the Interior and Local Government (DILG) Secretary Benhur ...

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The brother of slain radio broadcaster Percy Lapid says he's “convinced” about the credibility of the alleged gunman.

“But since he was lazy in his studies, he became a killer for hire,” Kraft said in an interview with dzRH Radio. “Ka Percy tackled many [personalities] that could be suspected, but we will let the police make the discretion as it is their expertise.” He received P140,000 in his bank account after the killing. He said he was contracted by an inmate of Bilibid. “We were convinced that the information he gave us were accurate.” “He gave us important information that confirmed to us how it was planned. 3 at one of the gates to BF Resort Village in Las Piñas City. Mabasa said Escorial had realized that his life was in danger and told him that the “deciding point” for his surrender came on Monday this week after the “middle man” called and told him that they would be taken to a “safe house.” “I asked him what was the motive and who was behind the murder. Both Abalos and the He said in the CNN interview that the inmate was only the “middleman,” not the mastermind. He said the alleged trigger man was “able to describe well” and had “very consistent and very specific” narration of how they conspired to carry out the assassination.