Royina Garma PCSO

2024 - 9 - 28

Murder Mess in the PCSO: Garma and Leonardo Say 'Not Us!'

Edilberto Leonardo - Murder Allegations - Nepotism - PCSO - Political Integrity - Royina Garma - garma pcso - pcso wesley barayuga

Former PCSO head Royina Garma and Napolcom's Edilberto Leonardo vigorously deny any involvement in the alleged assassination of a top official. Is it just a game of blame or something sinister?

In a shocking turn of events, former Philippine Charity Sweepstakes Office (PCSO) general manager, Royina Garma, and current National Police Commission (Napolcom) Commissioner, Edilberto Leonardo, have flatly denied accusations linking them to the murder of former PCSO board secretary Wesley Barayuga. This news comes after a police officer, during a recent House of Representatives inquiry, made alarming claims that Garma and Leonardo orchestrated the killing, which took place back in 2020. Their steadfast repudiation raises eyebrows as they push back against what they call baseless allegations.

The police officer, who has held an active post in the Philippine National Police (PNP), isn't the first to hint at potential foul play connected to high-ranking officials within the PCSO. The claim, however, has sparked a media frenzy and a wave of skepticism from the public, who are now questioning the integrity of certain figures formerly trusted to oversee the fund management of government lottery operations.

Adding complexity to this gripping saga, an anti-drug cop named Santie Mendoza also testified, alleging that he was ordered to arrange Barayuga’s assassination. This claim not only adds fuel to the fire but points towards a possible collusion among PNP officials and their ties to both Garma and Leonardo. As the House committee probes deeper, the question remains: Were Garma and Leonardo mere puppets in an elaborate charade, or are they indeed playing a more sinister role?

As this case unfolds, one can't help but be reminded of previous scandals within Philippine governmental agencies that led to disastrous consequences, including the infamous lotto scams that plagued the PCSO in the past. The outcome of this inquiry could either restore trust in such institutions or deepen the chasm of doubt surrounding their operations.