CAVITE – The cash reward for information that could lead to the arrest of the suspect in the killing of graduating student Queen Leanne Daguinsin in Dasmariñas City has gone up to P1,100,000.

In a Facebook post on Thursday, March 30, Cavite 4th District Rep. Pidi Barzaga announced that the City Government of Dasmariñas will be offering a P300,000 reward for the arrest of the suspect at large.

The congressman stated that he and his wife, Mayor Jenny Austria-Barzaga, will add P100,000 each to the cash reward, while Sen. Bong Revilla has also pledged P300,000.

Earlier on March 30, Cavite Police Provincial Office (PPO) said Gov. Jonvic Remulla is offering P300,000 to anyone who can help identify the suspect.

Cavite PPO has already appealed to the public to coordinate with the nearest police station if they have any information that could help authorities track the culprit.

Daguinsin, a 24-year-old student at De La Salle University–Dasmariñas (DLSU-D), was found dead inside her dormitory room with 14 stab wounds on March 28.

Lasallian community appeals for justice

DLSU-D held a prayer vigil on March 30 to appeal for justice and offer prayers for Daguinsin.

Students and university personnel lit candles, tied black ribbons, and offered flowers to remember the slain victim.

Photo from De La Salle University-Dasmariñas' Facebook page (MANILA BULLETIN)

In an official statement released on March 29, DLSU-D President Br. Francisco "Sockie" de la Rosa VI FSC says they are working closely with Daguinsin’s family and the authorities in bringing justice following the crime.

Photo from De La Salle University-Dasmariñas' Facebook page (MANILA BULLETIN)

Dasmariñas City Police Station acting chief Lt. Col. Juan Oruga Jr., meanwhile, told the Manila Bulletin that they have set up police checkpoints and have coordinated with barangay officials to deploy additional patrollers to heighten security in the city.