Romualdez offers P500k reward for arrest of Salilig’s killers

SPEAKER Ferdinand Martin G. Romualdez on Wednesday offered a P500,000 reward for anyone who can provide information that will lead to the arrest of those responsible for the death of John Matthew Salilig, a chemical engineering student of Adamson University who allegedly died of fraternity hazing.

Romualdez said the reward is to encourage individuals to come forward and coordinate with the authorities to help the arrest and prosecution of the suspects or those who have knowledge behind the death of Salilig whose body was dumped on an open field in Imus, Cavite.

He condemned the gruesome killing, stressing “a loss of life is not acceptable in a civilized society like ours.”

“Brothers do not kill brothers,” Romualdez stressed. “Frat-related or not, any crime that results to death deserves utmost condemnation.”

The Speaker said the House of Representatives is committed to working with concerned law enforcement agencies to ensure a safer and more secure environment for Filipinos.

“It is important that we take a proactive step to help our law enforcement agencies bring criminals to justice. Wala silang pagpapahalaga sa buhay. Sa ospital nila dapat dinala ang biktima,” Speaker Romualdez said.

“Kung ako na hindi kamag-anak ng biktima ay hindi matanggap ang ganitong karumal-dumal na krimen, how much more ang kanyang mga magulang at pamilya?” Romualdez asked.