By Perla Lena
ILOILO CITY – The 3rd Infantry Division of the Philippine Army considered the shooting incident that happened at the headquarters of the 6th Cavalry Company, Camp General Macario B. Peralta Jr. in Jamindan, Capiz Monday night an isolated case.
The incident resulted in the death of PFC Wencel Jay Puntuan, 26, from Cotabato. The alleged suspect was identified as PFC Rosarjoe Manajero, 31, from Lambunao, Iloilo. Both are members of the 6th Cavalry Company.
“The leadership of the 3rd Infantry Division emphasizes that this is an isolated incident and does not reflect the discipline, professionalism, and values upheld by its soldiers. The division will not tolerate such behavior and is fully cooperating with the authorities to guarantee that justice is served,” the 3rd Division Public Affairs Office (3DPAO) said in a statement on Wednesday evening.
It also assured that proper coordination with the Philippine National Police was made to ensure due process and accountability.
The division and the 6th Cavalry Company are also conducting parallel investigations to ensure that justice is delivered and to prevent similar incidents from happening in the future.
“The command remains firm in enforcing discipline and accountability, steadfast in its commitment to order, integrity, and the safety of all soldiers and personnel at Camp Peralta and across all military installations under its jurisdiction,” the statement added.
3DPAO chief Capt. Jessue Jun Ebalan, in a follow-up interview on Thursday, said coordination has been made with the family of Puntuan in Cotabato while the suspect is in the custody of the Jamindan Municipal Police Station.
The remains of the victim are currently at the Our Lady of Fatima Chapel inside the military camp while waiting for the final schedule of the aircraft that will transport his body from Jamindan to Cotabato, he said. (PNA)
