The funeral home where the cadavers are discovered is the same place where Jun Villamor, the 'middleman' in the killing of broadcaster Percy Lapid, was brought.
MANILA, Philippines – At least 120 cadavers of persons deprived of liberty from the New Bilibid Prison will be transferred to the University of the Philippines College of Medicine* to undergo autopsy, according to Department of Justice Secretary Jesus Crispin “Boying” Remulla. MOA namin will be about turning over 120 of these cadavers to the PGH for autopsy for pathological examinations,” Remulla said in an interview with reporters on Wednesday, November 9.
“We’re in negotiations already with the UP College of Medicine, not PGH for the bodies. We will try to locate the families first. Ask for their permission if possible.,” Remulla clarified on Wednesday night. “If possible, just to be used for the pursuit of Science for the UP College of Medicine.
According to the DOJ chief, they discovered over 30 bodies in the funeral home and promised to look into the circumstances of their death. Aside from these, Remulla also said on Monday that 18 drug lords died within the last 75 days and were cremated immediately due to suspected COVID-19.
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