Palace condemns killing of former Batangas congressman

Photo from Quezon Police Provincial Office

MANILA, Philippines — Malacañang on Thursday condemned the murder of former Batangas 2nd Dist. Rep. Edgar Mendoza and vowed to put perpetrators in jail.

Two bodies, one allegedly of Mendoza, were reportedly discovered inside a burned vehicle in Tiaong, Quezon.

“We are outraged upon learning of the dastardly murder of former Batangas 2nd District Representative Edgar Mendoza,” Palace spokesman Salvador Panelo said in a statement.

“This is an outrageous act of barbarism. The perpetrators of this heinous crime will be pursued until they are placed behind bars,” he added.

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Panelo also condoled with Mendoza’s family by assuring them of justice.

“We assure the bereaved family of the deceased that justice will be accorded by prosecuting the people behind this dastardly crime to the fullest extent of the law,” he said.

Edited by KGA