Men implicated in Philippine flight attendant's murder want bounty removed

MANILA: The men implicated in the death of flight attendant Christine Dacera on Friday appealed to lawmakers to recall the bounty placed on their heads as they vowed to respond to the complaint filed against them.

ACT-CIS Party-list Rep. Eric Yap offered a P100,000 reward to anyone who can give information that will lead to the arrest of the suspects, while Sen. Manny Pacquiao offered another P500,000.

Lawyer Mike Santiago along with 4 of his clients said the bounty is affecting the security of the respondents.

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“We are actually appealing to Cong. Yap and to Sen. Pacquiao to recall the bounty being offered because this affects the safety and security of these gentlemen, these guys here,” he said.

“Considering that there were people following them, who were doing surveillance or taking videos outside their homes. We are appealing to them to recall the bounty,” he said.

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Santiago also noted that there is “no need” for the monetary reward because “there’s already a case.”

“We are willing, our clients are willing to face and answer the complaint,” he said.