Tuesday, May 08, 2007 (Philippines)

Police officials swap notes on the murder of candidate for mayor Rogelio Ilustrisimo Sr. They are (from left) Cebu province police chief Carmelo Valmoria, CIDG head George Corpuz and region police deputy chief Lani-o Nerez. Nerez also leads Task Force Hope, which is charged with assuring honest, orderly, and peaceful elections. (Sun.star photo/Amper Campaña) A DISMISSED policeman, described to be proficient in firing a gun, was tagged as the triggerman in the murder of Sta. Fe mayoral aspirant Rogelio Ilustrisimo Sr. Acting Cebu City Police Office (CCPO) Director Patrocinio Comendador and Senior Supt. Lani-o Nerez, head of Task Force Hope (Honest, orderly and peaceful elections), told reporters this policeman had been absent without official leave (Awol) until he was dropped from the rolls. Pinoy Votes: Sun.Star Election 2007 [full story]