UPDATE: AKO Bicol Rep. Rodel Batocabe shot dead
Credit to Author: RHAYDZ B. BARCIA, TMT| Date: Sat, 22 Dec 2018 08:26:24 +0000
AKO Bicol Rep. Rodel Batocabe was gunned down while giving Christmas gifts to senior citizens and persons with disabilities (PWDs) in Daraga town, Albay on Saturday. His police escort was also shot dead.
Batocabe’s bodyguard was identified as SPO1 Orlando Diaz.
The incident happened at about 3:30 p.m. in Barangay Burgos.
The suspects quickly fled the scene.
Batocabe and Diaz were rushed to Ago Medical and Educational Center Hospital in Legazpi City but were both pronounced dead on arrival.
Born and raised in Daraga, Batocabe graduated valedictorian from Aquinas University Science Oriented High School in Legazpi City. He would later graduate Economics, Bachelor of Laws in the University, and Masters in Public Administration of the Philippines-Diliman.
During his time at the House of Representatives, Batocabe co-authored the Anti-Bullying Law of 2013.
According to his partylist’s website, Batocabe also served as House Committee Vice Chairman on Dangerous Drugs and a Committee Member for the House Electoral Tribunal, Joint Congressional Power Commission, Health, Games & Amusement, Justice, Ways & Means, Energy, Natural Resources, Legislative Franchises, Housing & Urban Development, Tourism, and Transportation. ARIC JOHN SY CUA
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