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New suspect in Ortega’s slay surfaces By Benjamin B. Pulta 03/01/2011

Tuesday, March 1, 2011

New suspect in Ortega’s slay surfaces

By Benjamin B. Pulta 03/01/2011

A man who claims to be a gun for hire is the government’s latest suspect in last month’s killing of broadcaster Gerry Ortega.

Arwin Arandia was surrendered to authorities by Fr. Robert Reyes yesterday as the Department of Justice (DoJ) started its preliminary investigation into the murder charge filed against former Palawan Gov. Joel Reyes and others who were implicated in the crime.

Arandia claimed he was hired to kill Ortega but backed out. He was presented to the DoJ panel led by Senior Assistant State Prosecutor Edwin Dayog.

Speaking to newsmen, Arandia said he was supposed to carry out the murder through a deal with Rodolfo “ Junjun Bumar” Edrad..... MORE

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