Duterte outraged by rape-slay of baby boy in Makati
Credit to Author: Tempo Desk| Date: Thu, 18 Jul 2019 12:18:45 +0000
President Duterte is outraged by the rape and killing of a one-year-old boy in Makati City, assuring the public that authorities will give justice to the victim and his family.
Presidential spokesman Salvador Panelo said that Malacanang condemns the crime, adding that Duterte was enraged when he learned the incident.
“We condemn in the strongest terms the barbaric rape and murder of a one-year-old boy in Makati,” he said last night.
“The tragic news has reached the attention of the President and he, like all Filipinos, has been extremely outraged by this heinous criminal act,” he added.
Malacanang commended authorities for immediately arresting the suspect who admitted to raping and choking the victim.
“The Palace commends the Philippine National Police for the immediate arrest of the suspect who admitted to this grisly crime,” Panelo said.
“Given the atrocity of this felony, investigation is also being undertaken to determine whether the suspect is under the influence of drugs,” he added.
“We assure everyone that authorities will leave no stone unturned to give justice to the young boy and his family.” (Argyll Geducos)