The highest court in the Philippines has issued an order for the re-arrest of Joel Reyes, a former politician accused of orchestrating the killing of prominent environmentalist Gerry Ortega over a decade ago. The court documents, published on Sunday, highlighted the ongoing legal battle surrounding the case.
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Joel Reyes, the former governor of Palawan, a western island known for its natural beauty, has been implicated in the 2011 murder of Gerry Ortega. Ortega, who hosted a radio show, used his platform to expose alleged corruption by Reyes. He was fatally shot while shopping in Palawan’s capital, shedding light on the environmental crimes plaguing the region, including illegal logging, mining, and fishing.
