The Market Monitor Minding the Nation's Business
President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. has condemned the killing of engineer and contractor Angelito Mendoza, 58, who was shot by unidentified assailants while on his way to a quarry site in Santa Catalina, Negros Oriental on Wednesday.
“It is only right to investigate that so we can find out the root cause. And we condemn these acts of violence, as stated by the President,” Palace Press Officer Claire Castro told reporters Friday.
Authorities said they have identified persons of interest in the case but withheld their names pending further investigation.
The incident occurred amid the government’s ongoing probe into alleged anomalies in flood control projects. Castro assured that no harassment will be tolerated against those involved in project implementation, stressing the administration’s commitment to due process.
“We all know what the President wants – those who should be charged must be charged, those who should be held accountable must be held accountable,” she said.
She added that the President has directed the Philippine National Police to take the case seriously and prevent any related crimes from derailing the investigation.