Yvonne Chua Plaza

2023 - 1 - 25

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Army general relieved over Davao model-bizwoman's murder (Manila Bulletin)

Lt. Gen. Romeo Brawner Jr., PA Commanding General, said that Brig. Gen. Jesus Durante III was named as a person of interest in the death of Yvonette “Yvonne” ...

Jesus Durante has been relieved as Commander of the 1001st Brigade after being named as a person of interest in the murder of Yvonette Chua Plaza,” Brawner said on Wednesday, Jan. Durante said Plaza was his “friend” as he called for justice on her death. Seven other soldiers from the 1001st Infantry Brigade were also tagged in the murder case.

8 Army officers face raps for Davao City model's slay (INQUIRER.net)

Eight Philippine Army officers, including a general, are facing complaints in relation to the murder of Davao City-based model-businesswoman.

An unidentified suspect was charged for being a murder accomplice and another unidentified suspect was charged with obstruction of justice. Jesus Durante III was found to have allegedly masterminded Plaza’s murder, according to a testimony from the alleged gunman, Private First Class Delfin Sialsa. According to Special Investigation Task Group Plaza spokesperson Major Eudisan Gultiano in a press conference, Army Brig.

Ex-PSG chief Durante tagged in slay of Davao businesswoman (ABS-CBN News)

Authorities have tagged B/Gen. Jesus Durante in the killing of Davao model and businesswoman Yvonne Chua Plaza. Durante had denied any involvement.

"As such, BGen Jesus Durante has been relieved as Commander of the 1001st Brigade, after being named as a person of interest in the murder of Yvonnette Chua Plaza, to give way to an impartial and thorough investigation," Philippine Army chief Lt. said in a statement. "Yvonne was a friend. MANILA (UPDATED) — The Special Investigation Task Group probing the death of Davao model and businesswoman Yvonne Chua Plaza on Wednesday tagged B/Gen. After Plaza's killing, several posts on social media dragged Durante's name, saying he allegedly physically abused her. May mga kasama sa statement ng witness na may kasamang selos," he added.

Army general tagged as 'mastermind' in Yvonette Plaza slay | News | (GMA News Online)

Police on Wednesday tagged Brigadier General Jesus Durante III as the mastermind in the killing of businesswoman Yvonette Plaza in December 2022, ...

We got some witnesses to prove that there is really a relationship of the respondent Durante and the victim of this case,” said National Bureau of Investigation (NBI) Region 11 director Arcelito Albao. So I think we have a very strong case against the mastermind,” said Police Regional Office 11 director Brigadier General Benjamin Silo Jr. —Joviland Rita and Richa Noriega/KBK/BM, GMA Integrated News “The affidavit of our witness saying that the victim has a very sensitive information against General Durante. "Yvonne was a friend. I, myself, demand justice for Yvonne," he added.

Army commander relieved over alleged link to Davao ... (CNN Philippines)

Brigadier General Jesus Durante III has been relieved as commander of the 1001st Infantry Brigade in Davao de Oro after being named as a 'person of ...

PRO-Davao SITG: Killing of businesswoman may have been a ... (Sun.Star)

THE Police Regional Office-Davao's (PRO-Davao) Special Investigation Task Group Plaza (SITG) bared that the murder of businesswoman Yvonne Chua Plaza may ...

Durante and Licyayo are already in the custody of the Philippine Army in Fort Bonifacio. Division Commander of 10ID, said they will cooperate with the army during their investigation. However she assured that the 10ID will take custody of the other suspects. said during the SITG Plaza press conference at the Bagani Hall of Police Regional Office Davao Region (PRO-Davao) on January 25, 2023. Jesus Durante III, a Brigade Commander of 1001st Brigade under the 10th Infantry Division (10ID). On January 25, 2025, the SITG said they have identified ten persons who are allegedly involved in the murder of Plaza.