Metro Manila (CNN Philippines, January 10) — The Department of Justice on Friday ordered an investigation into the gruesome killing of a former Batangas congressman.
It instructed the National Bureau of Investigation to conduct a case build-up on the death of ex-Rep. Edgar Mendoza, his aide, and his driver. The bodies of the three men were found charred inside a burning vehicle in Tiaong, Quezon on Thursday.
The Palace has condemned the “outrageous” killing of the ex-Batangas lawmaker.
“This is an outrageous act of barbarism. The perpetrators of this heinous crime will be pursued till they are placed behind bars,” Presidential Spokesperson Salvador Panelo said Thursday.
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