The police have filed two counts of murder and four counts of frustrated murder against the identified suspects of the slay try of former governor and congressman Amado T. Espino Jr.
Philippine National Police's Region 1 Director Brig. Gen. Joel S. Orduña said in the October 2 press conference in Lingayen, Pangasinan that cases were filed on October 1 at the San Carlos City Prosecutor’s Office based on sufficient forensic examination and other pieces of evidence.
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The police cited the following suspects: Albert Palisoc, alias “Alvin Pascaran:” Armando Frias, alias “Jong;” Benjie Resultan; Joey Ferrer; Ronnie Delos Santos; Gerry Pascua, alias “Kagawad Guapo;” Sherwin Diaz; Teofilo Ferrer, alias “Pong;” a certain Ruseller, alias “Sel;” Jewel Castro; John Paul D. Regalado; Alfred Pascaran; and 10 other “John Does” as masterminds, financiers, conspirators and accessories to the murder case.
According to a radio report, many of these suspects are residents of Urbiztondo, Pangasinan.
According to a radio report, many of these suspects are residents of Urbiztondo, Pangasinan.
Some of the suspects, Orduña bared, are natives of Pangasinan, while one is from Tondo, Manila and one is from Baguio City.
It can be learned that Castro is the present owner of the Hyundai Elantra while Regalado is the owner of the Ford Everest – both of these vehicles were retrieved earlier and were proved to be used by the gunmen.
Nevertheless, Orduña said that the PNP is not closing this case and is still identifying the mastermind behind the violent ambush.
“Hinahanap na natin ang mga suspect at lahat ng posibleng puntahan nila ay pupuntahan natin ‘yan kahit sa labas pa ng Pangasinan,” Orduña said.
The motive of the attack remains unkown, Orduña added, but the police is looking on all issues, including politics, business rivalry and personal grudge.
The regional director also urged the general public to take courage and report any information that will help in the identification of the other suspects and their whereabouts to the PNP hotline number (09175175305).
Pangasinan PNP Director Redrico A. Maranan said that the police is committed on promoting peace and order in Pangasinan as he pledged that the PNP is always on top of the situation.
Meanwhile, the former governor extolled the efforts of the Philippine National Police for a speedy and thorough probe to assure that perpetrators are brought to justice.
In the press statement, former governor expressed his gratitude to all Pangasinenses for their prayers and steadfast support he and his family has been receiving after the vicious ambush on September 11 in San Carlos City.
Espino also condoled with the family of his driver, Agapito V. Cuison, and security aide, Richard D. Esguerra, who perished after the ambush.
Despite the continual acts of political harassment and new mode of uncalled for violence, Espino said that his intention to fulfill his other missions and to serve the best interest of the people still prevails.
“Let us all unite and work together to preserve our long-established tradition of peaceful co-existence, and for continual progress and development in Pangasinan and as our vision which we started in 2007, that is “ Pangasinan, the best place to invest, work, live and raise a family,” urged Espino.
/Shiella Mae C. De Guzman/ Edited by Mortz C. Ortigoza
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