The Philippine National Police (PNP) confirmed that the Mandaluyong Regional Trial Court (RTC) Branch 279 has issued arrest warrants against former police officer and ex-Philippine Charity Sweepstakes Office (PCSO) manager Royina Garma and four others.
The warrants stem from the killing of former PCSO board member Wesley Barayuga in July 2020.
PNP spokesperson and information chief Brig. Gen. Randulf Tuaño said in a press briefing at Camp Crame, Quezon City:
“Ang marching orders ng ating chief PNP, ang sabi niya justice for all, meaning ang kautusan niya po sa CIDG at sa lahat ng miyembro ng Philippine National Police (PNP) — implement all warrants of arrest regardless of the case.”
According to the PNP, aside from Garma, the court also named Lt. Col. Santie Mendoza, retired police colonel Edilberto Leonardo, and dismissed police officers Nelson Enriquez Mariano and Jeremy Causapin (alias Toks) as respondents.
They face charges of murder and frustrated murder, with the court recommending no bail.