Senators have visited the wake of Negros Oriental Gov. Roel Degamo, who was killed right inside his residence in Pamplona town last March 4.
Senators visit the wake of slain Negros Oriental Gov. Roel Degamo on Tuesday, March 7, 2023. Photo courtesy of Senate President Juan Miguel Zubiri
MANILA, Philippines — Senate President Juan Miguel Zubiri, Senate Majority Leader Joel Villanueva, and Senators JV Ejercito, Pia Cayetano, Sherwin Gatchalian, Robin Padilla, Jinggoy Estrada, Christopher “Bong” Go, and Ramon “Bong” Revilla went to Degamo’s wake to pay their last respects.During Tuesday’s plenary session, Zubiri reported that they delivered the approved Senate resolutions expressing their condolences and condemnation of Degamo’s assassination.
“They were very happy that they’re getting a lot of support from national government officials at sabi po nga niya ay at least hindi po siya nakakalimutan ng national officials,” Zubiri said.
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