Murdered journalist Jesus Malabanan.
PHILIPPINE National Police Chief, Police General Dionardo Carlos announced that a “person of interest“ has been identified in the ongoing investigation into the murder of journalist Jesus Malabanan.
Although he declined to mention any name, the Chief PNP said this development will be further validated as the Special Investigation Task Group “Malabanan” convenes for another case conference among PNP investigative units.
Carlos particularly cited information from testimonies of the victim’s family and colleagues who attested that they don’t know of any death threat that Malabanan received lately in connection with his profession as a journalist.
“This strengthens the possibility that the killing of Malabanan may have been be more personal, than work-related,” Carlos said.
The Special Investigation Task Group (SITG) Malabanan has been working relentlessly to get more information, pieces of evidence, and witnesses.
“We are exerting more efforts to establish the motive, identify the perpetrators and build a strong case leading to a successful prosecution,” Carlos added.
