DOJ orders probe, case build-up on killing of union organizer in Bacolod City

The National Bureau of Investigation (NBI) and the National Prosecution Service (NPS) have been ordered to probe for case build-up on the killing of a union organizer for employees in the business process outsourcing (BPO) industry. In a statement, the Department of Justice (DOJ) condemned the violent murder of Alex Dolorosa, union organizer and paralegal of BPO Industry Employees Network (BIEN).  He was found dead last April 24 with 20 stab wounds in Bacolod City in Negros Occidental. The DOJ assured “an extensive and full-blown investigation on the murder.” “To this end, instructions have been cascaded to the National Bureau of Investigation and the National Prosecution Service to begin their investigation and case build-up so that the appropriate criminal cases may be filed in court,” it said. It also said that Justice Secretary Jesus Crispin C. Remulla has also “initiated coordination efforts with the local government of Bacolod City through Mayor Alfredo B. Benitez for any relevant information they may possess.” “The faithful cooperation and coordination of the Philippine National Police is requested to assist in the investigation,” it said. At the same time, the DOJ appealed to the those who have information about the incident, including Dolorosa’s family and friends, “to come forward and share what they have with the Department.” It said “the DOJ’s Witness Protection Program has already been ordered to protect any person who possess relevant information.” “If and when the witnesses are assessed and evaluated as eligible for protection, immediate protective custody will be taken,” it added.