Cries of justice ring out at burial of slain Philippine governor Degamo

Policemen act as pallbearers during Negros Oriental Gov Roel Degamo’s funeral in his hometown of Siaton on Thursday, March 16, 2023. - PDI

DUMAGUETE CITY (Philippine Daily Inquirer/Asia News Network): Under an overcast sky on Thursday (March 16), thousands of people lined the streets and attended the funeral of Negros Oriental Gov Roel Degamo in his hometown of Siaton town, with appeals for justice ringing out loud.

Family members and supporters wore black and white shirts, many of which were printed with the statement, “Justice for Governor Degamo.”