Palace: March 16, 2023 is special non-working day in Negros Oriental to grieve, honor memory of Degamo

Malacañang has declared March 16, 2023 as a special non-working day in the province of Negros Oriental to allow the community to grieve and honor the memory of slain Governor Roel Degamo.

In Proclamation No. 185 signed by Executive Secretary Lucas Bersamin, by authority of President Ferdinand "Bongbong" Marcos Jr., it was indicated that it is only fitting to give the people of Negros Oriental the opportunity to show respect and join the interment of Degamo.

Degamo and five others were killed while 13 others were injured in the March 4 attack conducted while the governor was distributing aid to his constituents at his residence in Pamplona town. The death then increased to nine on March 5.

Marcos had visited the wake of the governor as he promised that his government will not rest until justice is served for all the victims.

He also committed to providing scholarships to the children of those killed and shouldering the medical fees of those wounded.

Murder and frustrated murder charges have already been filed against four suspects identified as Joric Garido Labrador, Joven Calibjo Javier, Benjie Rodriguez, Osmundo Rojas Rivero, and 12 John Does before the Tanjay City Regional Trial Court. — Anna Felicia Bajo/RSJ, GMA Integrated News