SAN FERNANDO, Pampanga ,Philippines – Gov. Lilia “Baby” Pineda has ordered an investigation of Friday’s hostage drama at the Pampanga provincial jail here.
Pineda asked retired senior superintendent Edwin Mangaliman, provincial jail warden, to explain how suspect Wilfedro Lorilla, 37, who took another inmate hostage, was able to bring in a knife inside his detention cell.
She also sought an explanation from the jail guards, saying they could have been remiss in their duties.
The provincial jail is under the management of the provincial government.
Senior Superintendent Edgar Tinio, Pampanga provincial director, said Jonathan Miranda of San Simon town remains in critical condition after he was stabbed by Lorilla, who took hostage fellow inmate Bernardo Narciso for 13 hours on Friday.
Another inmate who jumped from the second floor of the jail building during the hostage drama also suffered leg fractures, Tinio said.