MANILA, Philippines — Pasay City police on Monday identified the prime suspect in the slay of Grab partner-driver Gerardo “Junjie” Maquidato Jr.
The suspect was identified as Narc Tulod Delemios, also known as Miko or Real Nikolo Delemios.
Delemios has a pending warrant of arrest for murder issued February 3, 2015 by the Parañaque City Regional Trial Court.
A manhunt has been launched to find Delemios.
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Maquidato was killed on October 26 by a suspect who booked and rode as a regular passenger.
The killer fled toward Cesna St. using the victim’s vehice.
According to the initial police report, a witness heard gunshots at around 7:50 p.m. Thursday night.
Lifeless Maquidato was then seen shoved out of the silver Toyota Innova with plate number YV 7109 along Bonanza St. in Pasay City.
He sustained a gunshot wound to the back of his head. The slug exited through his left eye.
Maquidato was hailed as a model driver after a story about him helping a sick passenger went viral August last year.
After Maquidato’s death, Grab announced it would implement additional measures to prevent auto theft incidents from happening.
Grab said it has ordered driver-partners to ask riders to show a personal identification card before starting the trip. The measure is to verify the identity of the rider, especially during night shift hours.
The ride-sharing company has reported six confirmed cases of car theft incidents involving vehicles using their platforms.
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