P1.3-M reward up for info on Albay broadcaster slay

LEGAZPI CITY—A P1.3-million reward has been put up for information leading to the identification and arrest of suspects in the Oct. 12 murder of broadcaster Adrian Loterte in Daraga, Albay.

Loterte, an anchor of RBN News Television’s online program “Rabas Cun Rabas” and a freelance broadcaster for dwIZ FM, was tending to his bakery in Barangay San Roque when two men attacked him. He was taken to a local hospital but died while undergoing treatment.

The Bicol regional police has formed a Special Investigation Task Group to consolidate leads and coordinate forensic and cybercrime investigations. Investigators are reviewing closed-circuit television and dashcam footage and examining Loterte’s mobile phone for possible threats or messages linked to the killing.

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Pledges

The reward pledges were from Presidential Legislative Liaison Office Secretary Joey Salceda, Albay Gov. Noel Rosal, Ako Bicol Rep. Alfredo Garbin Jr. and Legazpi City Mayor Hisham Ismail.

Police Brig. Gen. Randy Glenn Silvio, Bicol police director, urged anyone with information about the killing or threats against Loterte to contact the police, while warning against spreading unverified information or making unfounded accusations. INQ