July 30, 2022
Probers from the Lamitan City and Basilan provincial police offices fuse ranks to hasten efforts of identifying the killers of Rolando Yumol, father of the shooter in the deadly Ateneo de Manila University attack, killed on Friday,
“We are, meantime, calling on residents of Lamitan City and the immediate family and relatives of the slain Mr. Yumol to give investigators enough time to identify who his killers were,” Brig. Gen. Arthur Cabalona, director of the Bangsamoro regional police, says Saturday.
The Police Regional Office-Bangsamoro Autonomous Region has sent a team to Lamitan City to help in the investigation. Lamitan City is in Basilan, a component-province of the Bangsamoro region. — The STAR/John Unson
July 29, 2022
Rep. Mujiv Hataman (Basilan) condemns “senseless killing” of Rolando Yumol, father of Ateneo shooting suspect Chao Tiao Yumol, the STAR reports.
In a full statement posted by ABSCBN, he adds:“It is our hope that this latest act of violence would not progress would into a series of violent actions. Huwag nating hayaang maging normal ang pagkitil ng buhay sa ating kultura, lalo na kapag nadadamay ang mga inosenteng mamamayan."
July 29, 2022
News5 reports that the father of Ateneo shooter Chao Tiao Yumol was gunned down in front of their residence in Brgy. Maganda, Lamitan City, Basilan.
Binaril ang ama ng Ateneo shooter na si Chao Tiao Yumol sa harap ng kaniyang tahanan sa Brgy. Maganda, Lamitan City, Basilan | via @jcdongon pic.twitter.com/XLWML5ZTpI
— News5 (@News5PH) July 28, 2022
July 27, 2022
Presidential Adviser on Peace, Reconciliation and Unity Carlito Galvez mourns the loss of ex-Lamitan Mayor Rosita Furigay, who he says, was “instrumental in implementing programs and projects, which transformed Lamitan from a once conflict-ridden area, into a showcase of economic progress and development.”
“The peace process has lost a strong ally especially in the island of Basilan,” Galvez adds.
Statement of Secretary Carlito G. Galvez, Jr., Presidential Adviser on Peace, Reconciliation and Unity on the shooting of former Lamitan City Mayor Rosita Furigay
— OPAPRU (@peacegovph) July 27, 2022
27 July 2022 pic.twitter.com/AvydE9URiR
July 26, 2022
The Quezon City Police District files multiple murder raps, including three counts of murder, against Ateneo gunman Chao Tiao Yumol.
“Suspect remains under the custody of QCPD," it adds.
July 25, 2022
Leaders in Basilan condemn the murder on Sunday in Quezon City of Lamitan City’s former three-termer mayor and her aide.
Rose Furigay, whose third and last term as mayor ended June 30, and companion Victor Capistrano, were killed with a pistol by physician Chao Tiao Yumol, in the premises of the Ateneo de Manila University. — The STAR/John Unson
July 25, 2022
Commission on Higher Education Chairman Propsero De Vera III expresses CHED’s mourning over the killing at the Ateneo de Manila University which left at least three people dead.
“CHED, and the entire higher education community, condemn this act of violence committed inside a higher education institution. We entrust our law enforcement authorities to bring to justice those responsible for this,” he says.
“This incident also highlights the importance of keeping our campuses safe and secure as places of learning, inclusivity and peace,” he adds.
July 24, 2022
The Provincial Government of Basilan and the entire people of Basilan condemn the killing of the former Lamitan Mayor Rose Furigay — whom they referred to as dynamic and development performer — and her staff Victor Capistrano.
"During her term, the City Government of Lamitan was in full bloom manifested by the several awards, recognition and achievements received given by the different award- giving bodies- regional and national," the Basilan governemnt adds.
July 24, 2022
The Department of the Interior and Local Government (DILG) assures families of victims that they "will strengthen the case against the suspect, file the necessary charges, and ensure that the suspect will languish behind bars."
The DILG also commends PNP Quezon City Police District and the Anonas Police Station for their swift action that led to the immediate arrest of the suspect.
July 24, 2022
President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. says the government commits its "law enforcement agencies to thoroughly and swiftly investigate these killings and bring all involved to justice."
"Our prayers go to the graduates, their families, the Ateneo community, and to the residents of Quezon City and Basilan," he adds.
July 24, 2022
The Quezon City Police says three persons were killed in the shooting incident at the Ateneo de Manila University. In their update as of 4:48 p.m., the following have been pronounded dead"U
- Rosita Furigay, former mayor of Lamitan, Basilan was pronounced Dead on Arrival at WCC Med Center
- Bandiola Jeneven, Dead on Arrival,QMMC
- Victor George Capistrano, executive assistant, Dead on the spot
Meanwhile, Hannah Furigay is receiving treatment.
Police has also arrested suspect Ramil Nicomedez y Hermo, a resident of B7 L 51 Montecillo Townhomes Graceville SJDM Bulacan.
July 24, 2022
Brgy. Loyola Heights corrects earlier statement, says only targetted Basilan mayor is confirmed dead.
Two others, an Ateneo guard he described as being "50-50" and a bystander near the barangay hall where the chase ensued, were injured in the chase. — Franco Luna
July 24, 2022
Ateneo de Manila University says the 2022 Commencement Exercises of the Ateneo Law School scheduled today, 24 July 2022, has been cancelled.
"Ateneo is continuing to work with the police and other authorities to deal with the incident," it adds.
July 24, 2022
Barangay Loyola Heights captain Don Hayes confirms two casualties in the shooting in Ateneo de Manila University including a mayor from Basilan, says shooter was captured along Aurora Boulevard after a chase along Esteban Abada St. — Franco Luna
July 24, 2022
Atty. Mico Clavano from the Office of the Justice Secretary that they have dispatched NBI agents "to proceed to Ateneo de Manila University to investigate and extend assistance to the victims and school authorities."
July 24, 2022
ADMU's official student publication The GUIDON reports that "the campus is currently on lockdown."
"Shelter-in-place protocols for those inside campus are being enforced," it adds.
July 24, 2022
Supreme Court spokesperson Brian Hosaka says Chief Justice Gesmundo was supposed to be the guest speaker in the Ateneo Law School Graduation ceremony this afternoon.
"He was still in transit when the shooting happened and was advised to turn back. The Chief Justice is safe," he adds.
July 24, 2022
The MMDA reports a shooting incident at C5 Katipunan Avenue Ateneo de Manila University Gate 3 NB as of 2:55 PM.
The MMDA says the Philippine National Police are already on site.
Get updates on the shooting incident at the Ateneo de Manila University on July 24.
Photo shows Areté at the Ateneo de Manila University taken at around 5:24 p.m.. Three ambulances lined up outside Ateneo. Guards not letting anyone in. Photo taken by Philstar.com/Franco Luna