DILG Secretary

We strongly condemn the ambush-slay of South Upi, Maguindanao Del Sur Vice Mayor Roldan M. Benito, and one of his companions, Weng Marcos, on Friday afternoon in Sitio Linao, Barangay Pandan. We will do our utmost to seek justice for the victims.

I have already ordered the Philippine National Police to work with the military to pursue the suspects.

They will leave no stone unturned until they have arrested them and unmasked the masterminds.

I express my deepest sympathies and prayers for the families of Vice Mayor Benito and Weng Marcos.

We also appeal to the public to get in touch with the authorities if they have any information that can help in the quick resolution of this case.

Original Article At: https://www.dilg.gov.ph/news/DILG-Statement-on-the-Ambush-Slay-of-Maguindanao-del-Sur-Town-Vice-Mayor/NC-2024-1107