LAWBREAKERS especially those committing serious crimes can hide for a long time but they will eventually fall into the hands of the law.

This becomes even truer when a government is committed to uphold the law and bring justice for victims of crime.

In the case of slain journalists, President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. has vowed resolution to the media killings in the country with the help of the Philippine National Police and the Department of Justice.

Yes, the wheels of justice turn slow but grind exceedingly fine.

The recent development in the case of murdered Misamis Occidental broadcaster Juan Jumalon is an indication that justice is rolling for his family and the media industry.

Police have arrested two of the three suspects in the November 2023 killing of Jumalon also known as DJ Johnny Walker.

This was based on the report received by the Presidential Task Force on Media Security (PTFoMS) from Misamis Occidental police director Col. Dwight Monato.

PTFoMS executive director Undersecretary Paul Gutierrez identified the arrested suspects as Boboy Bongcawel (alias Boboy) and Renante Bongcawel (alias Inteng).

The two were arrested Friday in Barangay Poblacion, Sapang Dalaga town by the Calamba and Sapang Dalaga Municipal police.

The operations were conducted by virtue of an arrest warrant for murder and theft issued by Executive Judge Michael Lotao Ajoc of Calamba Regional Trial Court Branch 36.

It was learned ed that Boboy was the person identified as poking a gun at Jumalon’s radio station helper when he opened the gate, while Inteng was identified as the driver of their getaway motorcycle.

No bail was recommended for their temporary liberty. The arrested suspects maintained their silence.

Gutierrez is optimistic that authorities would be able to apprehend “very soon” the remaining suspect, gunman Julito Mangumpit (alias Ricky).

Already, the Misamis Occidental PPO (Police Provincial Office) is following up on several leads on Mangumpit’s whereabouts. Their dedication and unswerving commitment to solve this case is truly commendable.

The resolution of Jumalon’s case is a top priority of the government, adding that President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. gave a clear directive to leave no stone unturned until justice is served to the slain broadcaster’s family.

Jumalon was gunned down on Nov. 5, 2023 in Calamba town while on live broadcast inside his residence, where 94.7 Gold FM community radio station is also located.

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