LAGUNA, Philippines – The chief of police in Pakil town has been relieved from his post over the slow pace of the investigation into the killing of a retired US Navy and his maid last Jan. 7.
Senior Inspector Noel Valdes was appointed officer-in-charge, vice Senior Inspector Freud Vila, Pakil Mayor Vipops Charles Martinez said yesterday.
The bodies of Cesar Dalena, 57, and his maid, Jackielyn Tapulalan, 19 were found headless in Pakil town. A certain Nelson Agao survived the attack.
Martinez said he offered a P100,000 reward for anyone who could give information that could lead to the arrest of the suspect, Ronnie Gabion, 22.
He said he also offered a reward to the parents of Gabion for their son’s surrender.
The police have filed double murder and frustrated murder charges against Gabion.