The Presidential Task Force on Media Security has issued a stern warning against certain local government and police officials who reportedly protect the alleged mastermind in the brutal killing of Kidapawan-based radioman Eduardo Dizon.
In a letter to Brig. Gen. Alfred Corpus, Police Regional Office 12 Director, PTFoMS Executive Director USec Jose Joel Sy Egco said his office was awash with reports that Dante Encarnacion Tabusares (Tabusares) a.k.a. Bong Encarnacion had been sighted freely roaming around with armed escorts.
Tabusares is accused of the crime of murder against Dizon who was shot dead while driving home along the National Highway, Kidapawan City on July 10, 2019.
Corpus was also requested to immediately implement the Warrant of Arrest issued by Presiding Judge Henelinda J.Molina-Diaz of Regional Trial Court Branch 61, Kidapawan City, under Criminal case 5281-2019 last Jan. 15.
“We sent an urgent and no-nonsense letter to PRO 12 because the Task Force has been receiving reports of recent sightings of Tabusares allegedly with armed escorts and that he is allegedly enjoying the protection of some local officials,” according to Egco.
“This is against the law. We believe that such reports need to be verified and if proven, should warrant legitimate action.”
The Palace official also believes that “the issuance of the WOA issued against Tabusares means he is no longer entitled to protection, if at all, by any state agency or its agents. He should be better off in the custody of the court,” he continued.
“The PTFoMS is a proactive organization which takes its job very seriously. This straightforward letter is an initiative that proves that the Task Force is constantly monitoring the developments in its case inventory, including those not reported by traditional media,” added PTFoMS co-chairman and Presidential Communications Operations Office Secretary Martin Andanar.
The Task Force is on top of the situation and is closely coordinating with the officials of PRO 12 regarding this pressing issue.