MANILA, Dec. 8 -- Philippine National Police (PNP) acting chief Lt. Gen. Jose Melencio Nartatez Jr. on Monday ordered a thorough investigation into the killing of Gerry Campos, a broadcaster-turned-municipal councilor in Surigao del Sur.

This is in line with the directive of President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. to ensure swift and thorough investigations in cases involving public servants, journalists and civilians, upholding the rule of law while protecting the rights and safety of all citizens.

Campos, who served as a director of Radio Mindanao Network in Butuan City and was manager of Radyo Serbato in Butuan City before he won a seat in Marihatag municipal council, was fatally stabbed on Saturday, while walking near a gasoline station i...