Batangas police file murder raps vs 8 suspects in village chief’s slay
Batangas police have filed murder charges against eight suspects in the killing of village chief Dennis Austria, who was found dead at his residence on October 15. The provincial police office announced the charges on October 21, following an investigation.
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