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IBP chapter condemns killing of Palawan lawyer handling high profile cases


A chapter of the Integrated Bar of the Philippines (IBP) on Friday condemned the killing of a Palawan lawyer handling high profile cases in the province.

Lawyer Hermie Aban was shot dead on Tuesday by a motorcycle-riding gunman in Barangay Bancao-Bancao.

"In a spate of murders of lawyers and judges, we are outraged at the impunity of the offenders," the Integrated Bar of the Philippines Western Visayas said in a statement.

The organization called on authorities to arrest the perpetrators "so that cases may be filed and justice will prevail."

"In an environment of senseless violence, the IBP stands firm in its commitment to the rule of law. Members of the IBP will continue to help the courts, clients and the public in accordance with our sacred oath," the IBP chapter said.

Aban had handled drug cases and used to be the one of the lawyers of former Palawan Governor Joel Reyes, who is facing a murder case for the killing of environmentalist and broadcaster Gerry Ortega in 2011.  — Virgil Lopez/RSJ, GMA News

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