BACOLOD City – With the reward raised to P900,000 from the initial P500,000, the Philippine Army is hopeful of catching alleged New People’s Army (NPA) hitman Roger Fabillar, the primary suspect in three murder cases in northern Negros.
“Several concerned stakeholders and private individuals offered additional cash reward to hasten the manhunt. Such amount shall be given to anyone who could provide information that could lead to the arrest and/or neutralization of Fabillar,” announced the 79th Infantry Battalion (IB) in Sagay City, Negros Occidental.
Falibar is also known as “Arnel Tapang”, “Jhong” and “Nono”.
The suspect, who is about 31 years old, is facing charges for the series of killings in Calatrava town since last year.
The victims included village chief Benjamin Javoc of Barangay Lalong as well as Renato Estrebillo and Rodel Nobleza, of Barangay Marcelo. They were all gunned down in August.
In February this year, Fabillar was also tagged in the killing of councilman Benito Hubahib of Barangay Cambayobo.
The initial cash reward was P100,000 in August and increased to P300,000 and then P500,000 in September.
The bounty was raised following an encounter between the troops of 79IB and rebels in Sitio Siraje, Barangay San Isidro in the adjacent Toboso town on Maundy Thursday, April 6.
79IB commanding officer Lieutenant Colonel J-jay Javines earlier said Fabillar is allegedly assigned to carry out special operations for the remnants of the dismantled NPA Northern Negros Front.
Anyone with information regarding the whereabouts of Fabillar may contact the 79IB through hotline numbers 0963 873 9989 (Smart) and 0927 339 2481 (Globe). (PNA)/PN
