FORMAL charges have been filed against the self-confessed gunman in the October 3 killing of veteran broadcaster Percival Mabasa or popularly known as “Percy Lapid“ before the Department of Justice (DOJ).

Sued for murder was Joel Escorial, who is now in police custody.

On the other hand, three other individuals who are at-large, are facing the same suit, namely Israel and Edmon Dimaculangan, and a certain “Orlando.

This developed as veteran journalist Roy Mabasa, brother of the slain broadcaster, yesterday affirmed the complaint filed against the suspects at the DOJ.

“Ito po ay inaasahan natin na gugulong agad matapos itong ating ginawa at tayo ay patuloy pa din makikipag ugnayan sa lahat ng awtoridad na involved dito sa investigation sa pagkamatay ng aking kapatid,” Roy Mabasa said.

Escorial, 39, on Tuesday surrendered to authorities out of fear for his personal safety.

He admitted that he, along with the three other respondents were responsible in the killing.

He also claimed that the order to assassinate Lapid allegedly came inside the walls of the New Bilibid Prison (NBP) in Muntinlupa City.

According to him, they were six of them to do the hit and were paid a total of P550,000.

A DWBL radio commentator, Lapid was gunned down at the gate of BF Resort Village in Talon Dos, Las Piñas City while on his way home.

Lapid was aboard a black Toyota Innova when he was attacked.

He was brought to a nearby hospital where he was pronounced dead.

Lapid hosted a radio commentary show called “Lapid Fire,” criticizing fake news, red-tagging, and government corruption.