By Philippine News Agency
There is no let-up in the search for high profile fugitives and to bring these persons to the bar of justice, Presidential Spokesman Edwin Lacierda said while in this city Thursday.
Warrants of arrest were issued against former Palawan Governor Joel Reyes, former military official Jovito Palparan and Ruben Ecleo of Dumagat Island.
Reyes was accused of masterminding the killing of environmentalist Dr. Gerry Ortega. Palparan was charged for several human rights violations while Ecleo was convicted Friday last week for killing his wife.
Lacierda said the arrest of the fugitives, while facing charges in court, had been given incentives with bounties in exchange for any information leading to their arrest. Tracker teams, he said, were already dispatched to look for them.
Lacierda and Undersecretary Abigail Valte of the Presidential Communications and Development Strategic Planning Office (PCDSPO) based in Malacañang, who are working directly under the office of President Benigno Aquino III, are here today for the PCDSPO Western Visayas roadshow.
The two officials said the President is aware of the issues and charges against the three fugitives and believes on the rule of law. They said the courts would eventually render its decision against these persons who have committed heinous crimes.
Lacierda said that coddlers of the fugitives may also face charges amid reports that some politicians and other influential persons are helping them elude arrest.
Warrants of arrest were issued against former Palawan Governor Joel Reyes, former military official Jovito Palparan and Ruben Ecleo of Dumagat Island.
Reyes was accused of masterminding the killing of environmentalist Dr. Gerry Ortega. Palparan was charged for several human rights violations while Ecleo was convicted Friday last week for killing his wife.
Lacierda said the arrest of the fugitives, while facing charges in court, had been given incentives with bounties in exchange for any information leading to their arrest. Tracker teams, he said, were already dispatched to look for them.
Lacierda and Undersecretary Abigail Valte of the Presidential Communications and Development Strategic Planning Office (PCDSPO) based in Malacañang, who are working directly under the office of President Benigno Aquino III, are here today for the PCDSPO Western Visayas roadshow.
The two officials said the President is aware of the issues and charges against the three fugitives and believes on the rule of law. They said the courts would eventually render its decision against these persons who have committed heinous crimes.
Lacierda said that coddlers of the fugitives may also face charges amid reports that some politicians and other influential persons are helping them elude arrest.
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