Immigration lookout order vs Bantag, Zulueta out

Suspended Bureau of Corrections director general Gerald Bantag.

STAR / Russell Palma

MANILA, Philippines — The Department of Justice has issued an immigration lookout order against suspended Bureau of Corrections chief Gerald Bantag and former BuCor deputy security officer Ricardo Zulueta who are accused of masterminding the killings of broadcaster Percy Lapid and inmate Jun Villamor.

In issuing the lookout order, Justice Secretary Jesus Crispin Remulla said there is a “strong possibility” that Bantag and Zulueta will flee the country “considering the gravity of the offense charged” against them.

“Thus, this Department deems the issuance of an ILBO against the above-subject individuals prudent in order to at least monitor the itineraries of their light, travel, and/or whereabouts,” Remulla said in a memorandum dated December 7, but only released to the media on Tuesday, December 20.

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