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MANILA, Philippines — The aide of former Bureau of Corrections (BuCor) chief Gerald Bantag, Denver Mayores, received a two to eight-year prison term for his role in broadcaster Percy Lapid's murder, the Department of Justice (DOJ) said on Thursday.
Just days after the observance of International Day to End Impunity for Crimes Against Journalists, the impunity was again manifested in the Philippines.
MANILA, Philippines — The Office of the Ombudsman on Friday junked the murder and grave misconduct complaints of suspended Bureau of Corrections (BuCor) Director Gerald Bantag against Department of Justice Secretary Jesus Crispin Remulla and BuCor Director Gen. Gregorio Pio Catapang Jr.
MANILA, Philippines — Three vloggers will face contempt charges for interviewing former Bureau of Corrections (BuCor) chief Gerald Bantag, who is a fugitive from the law, and posting the video on their YouTube channel, Justice Secretary Jesus Crispin Remulla announced yesterday.