President Ferdinand 'Bongbong' Marcos Jr. on Saturday denounced the killing of Negros Oriental Governor Roel Degamo.
President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. is shown in photo with Negros Oriental Governor Roel Degamo. The governor was killed after armed men fired shots while he was distributing aid at his residence in Negros Oriental on Saturday, March 4, 2023. Photo from PCO
President Ferdinand "Bongbong" Marcos Jr. on Saturday denounced the killing of Negros Oriental Governor Roel Degamo. "I condemn in the strongest possible terms the assassination of a sitting Governor, Gov. Roel Degamo of Negros Oriental," Marcos said in a"My government will not rest until we have brought the perpetrators of this dastardly and heinous crime to justice," he said.
"The investigation into this murder is developing rapidly. We have received much information and now have a clear direction on how to proceed to bring to justice those behind this killing," Marcos said."I am warning all those involved in this killing: you can run but you cannot hide. We will find you. If you surrender now it will be your best option," Marcos said.
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