Another 13 suspects rounded up over Philippine journalist Percy Lapid slaying


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MANILA (Philippine Daily Inquirer/Asia News Network): Another “person of interest” in the murder of radio broadcaster Percival 'Percy Lapid' Mabasa is now in the custody of the National Bureau of Investigation, as authorities are closing in on the alleged masterminds of his killing.

The man, who was clad in a prison uniform and a bulletproof helmet, arrived at Ninoy Aquino International Airport around 7pm on Wednesday (Nov 2) from Puerto Princesa City, Palawan province. He was escorted out by NBI operatives in combat gear.

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