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Who was believed to be the closest official to the president?
Who was believed to be the closest official to the president?
What was the fate that Mendoza feared if he did not carry out the orders?
What was the fate that Mendoza feared if he did not carry out the orders?
What significant challenge did the coronavirus pandemic pose for Mendoza's task?
What significant challenge did the coronavirus pandemic pose for Mendoza's task?
What reward did Garma allegedly provide after the hit on Barayuga?
What reward did Garma allegedly provide after the hit on Barayuga?
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Which police officer was involved in providing details about Barayuga's vehicle?
Which police officer was involved in providing details about Barayuga's vehicle?
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What type of vehicle was assigned to Barayuga by Garma?
What type of vehicle was assigned to Barayuga by Garma?
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What was the primary role of Mendoza prior to being contacted by Leonardo?
What was the primary role of Mendoza prior to being contacted by Leonardo?
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Which individual reportedly had discomfort with Leonardo due to his influence?
Which individual reportedly had discomfort with Leonardo due to his influence?
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Who was alleged to be the mastermind behind Wesley Barayuga's murder?
Who was alleged to be the mastermind behind Wesley Barayuga's murder?
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What amount was alleged to have been involved in arranging Barayuga's assassination?
What amount was alleged to have been involved in arranging Barayuga's assassination?
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What role was Brig.Gen.Nicolas Torre III given in relation to the investigation?
What role was Brig.Gen.Nicolas Torre III given in relation to the investigation?
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What does Mendoza claim the term 'special operation' referred to in this context?
What does Mendoza claim the term 'special operation' referred to in this context?
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Who was Barayuga's driver at the time of the assassination?
Who was Barayuga's driver at the time of the assassination?
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What has the CIDG committed to ensure during the investigation?
What has the CIDG committed to ensure during the investigation?
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What position did Edilberto Leonardo hold at the time of Barayuga's murder?
What position did Edilberto Leonardo hold at the time of Barayuga's murder?
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Why did Mendoza feel coerced regarding the plan to kill Barayuga?
Why did Mendoza feel coerced regarding the plan to kill Barayuga?
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What was the financial arrangement regarding the hit job on Barayuga?
What was the financial arrangement regarding the hit job on Barayuga?
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Which individual is accused of assigning a vehicle for Barayuga's use to facilitate tracking movements?
Which individual is accused of assigning a vehicle for Barayuga's use to facilitate tracking movements?
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How did Mendoza justify his involvement in the plot against Barayuga?
How did Mendoza justify his involvement in the plot against Barayuga?
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What did Barayuga's PMA classmates think of the investigation into his murder?
What did Barayuga's PMA classmates think of the investigation into his murder?
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What was the reaction of Garma and Leonardo regarding the allegations made by Mendoza?
What was the reaction of Garma and Leonardo regarding the allegations made by Mendoza?
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What claim did Police Maj.Gen. Debold Sinas make about Barayuga shortly after his death?
What claim did Police Maj.Gen. Debold Sinas make about Barayuga shortly after his death?
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What role did 'Toks' have in the plot against Barayuga?
What role did 'Toks' have in the plot against Barayuga?
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How much money did Nelson Mariano receive for assisting in the plot?
How much money did Nelson Mariano receive for assisting in the plot?
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How much money did Mariano initially receive to keep for himself?
How much money did Mariano initially receive to keep for himself?
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What was the reason for the murder charges recommended against Leonardo and Garma?
What was the reason for the murder charges recommended against Leonardo and Garma?
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Who admitted to appointing family members to key positions in the PCSO?
Who admitted to appointing family members to key positions in the PCSO?
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What significant action did the PNP decide to take regarding the 2020 slay case?
What significant action did the PNP decide to take regarding the 2020 slay case?
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What key allegation was made against Garma and Leonardo in relation to the war on drugs?
What key allegation was made against Garma and Leonardo in relation to the war on drugs?
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What amount of money was controversially sent to Garma's ex-husband in California?
What amount of money was controversially sent to Garma's ex-husband in California?
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What did Barayuga possess that led to his targeted killing?
What did Barayuga possess that led to his targeted killing?
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What relationship did Garma's ex-husband have with the police attache in the United States?
What relationship did Garma's ex-husband have with the police attache in the United States?
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What does Section 4 of the law allow in legislative investigations?
What does Section 4 of the law allow in legislative investigations?
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What was Wesley Barayuga's profession before his assassination?
What was Wesley Barayuga's profession before his assassination?
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What was the purported reason for Barayuga being targeted in the drug war?
What was the purported reason for Barayuga being targeted in the drug war?
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How did the investigation into the assassination unfold?
How did the investigation into the assassination unfold?
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What were the two theories investigated regarding Barayuga's murder?
What were the two theories investigated regarding Barayuga's murder?
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Who were the individuals that publicly admitted their involvement in Barayuga's murder?
Who were the individuals that publicly admitted their involvement in Barayuga's murder?
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What unexpected claim emerged about Barayuga shortly after his assassination?
What unexpected claim emerged about Barayuga shortly after his assassination?
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What role did Police Col. Edilberto Leonardo have concerning Barayuga's killing?
What role did Police Col. Edilberto Leonardo have concerning Barayuga's killing?
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Study Notes
Wesley Barayuga's Assassination
- Retired General and PCSO Board Secretary Wesley Barayuga was assassinated in July 2020.
- Two men, Lt. Col. Santi Mendoza and Nelson Mariano, testified that they were involved in the killing and were misled to believe Barayuga was a high-value drug target.
- Mendoza claims he was ordered by Police Col. Edilberto Leonardo, who was close to the former President, to carry out the assassination.
- Mendoza states that Leonardo told him the killing was ordered by former PCSO General Manager Royina Garma, who was also close to the former President.
- Mendoza and Mariano claim they were paid P300,000 for the hit.
Evidence and Testimonies
- Mendoza and Mariano provided sworn statements and testified before a Congressional panel.
- Mendoza claims he was pressured to carry out the orders due to the power and influence of Leonardo and Garma and the potential danger to himself and his family if he refused.
- Garma and Leonardo deny any involvement in the assassination.
- Mendoza states that Garma assigned a PCSO vehicle to Barayuga to make it easier to follow him.
- The Congressional panel recommended murder charges against Leonardo and Garma and requested a second look at Barayuga's killing by the Department of Justice and the NBI.
Corruption at PCSO
- Barayuga was allegedly about to expose corruption within the PCSO under Garma's leadership.
- Garma admitted to appointing her daughter and relatives to key positions.
- Garma awarded franchises for Small Town Lottery (STL) operations to friends, including Leonardo and his classmates.
- Evidence of corrupt practices include a transfer of P50 million from the PCSO to a restaurant investment in Las Vegas by Garma's former husband.
PNP Reopens Investigation
- The PNP has reopened the investigation into Barayuga's murder based on the new evidence and testimonies.
- The PNP CIDG will reevaluate all evidence and work with relevant agencies for a thorough and impartial investigation.
Additional Information
- Barayuga's PMA classmates issued a statement expressing confidence in the Congressional panel's investigation and hope for justice.
- The killing occurred during the administration of Rodrigo Duterte, and Leonardo and Garma were believed to be close to him.
- Both Garma and Leonardo were previously implicated in the deaths of three Chinese drug lords.
- Barayuga was posthumously placed on Duterte's drug list, against the claims of his PMA classmates.
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This quiz delves into the assassination of Wesley Barayuga, a retired general, highlighting testimonies from key witnesses and the alleged involvement of high-ranking officials. Explore the intricate web of orders and pressures that led to this tragic event, as well as the implications of their testimonies before a Congressional panel.
