Press Release
December 23, 2018

Statement of Sen. Nancy Binay on the assassination of AKO-BICOL Rep. Rodel Batocabe

I condemn in the strongest possible terms the assassination of AKO-BICOL Rep. Rodel Batocabe, and I call on our authorities to immediately conduct a probe and get to the bottom of this issue.

Nakikiramay po ako sa pamilya ni Cong. Rodel, and I pray to God that his family and loved ones be given the courage to cope with their loss.

Given the recent spate of violence in the province, with the killing of two mediamen allegedly due to politics earlier this year, I urge the Commission on Elections to declare Albay an election hotspot to guarantee the safety of every Albayanon.

Sa nakalipas na mga buwan, election-related killings and murders have increased, pero kung di tayo seryosong harapin ang mga kasong ito para magkaroon ng hustisya, no amount of condemnation would bring justice to the victims and their families.

My deepest sympathies to Cong. Rodel's family, and the whole province of Albay whom he has served faithfully.

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