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Three convicted in Degamo massacre firearms, explosives case
Three men linked to the deadly March 2023 Pamplona attack that killed former Negros Oriental Governor Roel Degamo and nine others have been found guilty of illegal firearms and explosives possession. The convictions were announced by Degamo's widow, now serving as the province's 3rd District representative.
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BACOLOD CITY — A court has convicted three individuals connected to the March 2023 Pamplona massacre on charges of illegal possession of firearms and explosives, Rep. Janice Degamo announced Thursday evening. The attack claimed the lives of her husband, former Negros Oriental Governor Roel Degamo, and nine others in what became one of the region's most high-profile killings.
The convictions mark a significant development in the ongoing investigation into the massacre, though details regarding sentencing and the identities of the convicted individuals remain limited. The case has drawn sustained attention due to Degamo's prominent political standing and the scale of the violence.
Degamo, who assumed her late husband's congressional seat, has been vocal about pursuing accountability for those responsible for the attack. The firearms and explosives convictions represent the first concluded prosecutions directly tied to the incident, though investigations into additional suspects and the primary perpetrators are understood to be continuing.
The Pamplona massacre occurred in Negros Oriental, a province in the Visayas region that has experienced recurring security challenges. Authorities have been investigating the circumstances surrounding the attack and the motives behind it.