Judel’s murder is State-sponsored
The Beekeeper By Pet Melliza The cold-blooded murder of Atty. Edeljulio Romero is the latest -- but not the last -- blood of lawyers tainting the hands of Pres. Rodrigo R. Duterte who must be held responsible for the bloodbath jolting this wretched land since the day he became tenant of Malacanang, July 1, 2016. “Judel” as we fondly call the victim, was shot at the back of his head inside an eatery in Culasi Port, Roxas City, while his common-law wife Iris was buying tickets for a boat ride back to Manila, noontime of September 28. He was in Roxas City to represent his client in a court hearing. Three assailants disembarked from a grey SUV, although only one drew a handgun to execute the plan. The PNP is still investigating and admits it is facing a blank wall although it is consistent with its knack to insinuate blame on the victim that thus de facto justifies the attack. This in effect, lays ground for future excuse for its failure to solve the crime -- the murder...