MANILA, Philippines — Criminal charges were filed against physician Chao-Tiao Yumol, who went on a shooting rampage at the Ateneo de Manila University (ADMU) campus on Sunday that left three people dead and two others wounded, the Philippine National Police (PNP) reported yesterday.
Yumol underwent inquest proceedings before the Quezon City prosecutor’s office at around 6:58 p.m. on Monday. He was charged with three counts of murder and frustrated murder in relation to Republic Act 10591 or the Comprehensive Firearms and Ammunition Regulation Act.
PNP spokesperson Col. Jean Fajardo told reporters in a message on Viber that the Quezon City Police District (QCPD) also filed charges of violation of Republic Act 10883 or the New Anti-Carnapping Act and malicious mischief against Yumol.
Yumol shot dead former mayor Rosita Furigay of Lamitan City; her aide, Victor Capistrano, and ADMU security guard Jeneven Bandiala.
Furigay’s daughter, Hannah Rose Marian, 25, and nurse Julia Manabat, 54, were wounded in the shooting.
Using a stolen Honda Civic, Yumol rammed a metal barrier as he attempted to escape.
Yumol had shown no remorse over the killings, alleging that Furigay and her husband, Lamitan Mayor Roderick Furigay, are drug traffickers in the province.
In response, the incumbent mayor said Yumol’s allegations against them are baseless.
Furigay said that Lamitan had obtained the Seal of Good Local Governance award from the national government for the programs they instituted in the city, including addressing illegal drugs.
PNP Directorate for Operations head Maj. Gen. Valeriano de Leon told reporters on Monday afternoon that Yumol had some “revelations” that investigators are now exploring. He declined to give details.
Their background investigation revealed Yumol is a licensed owner of a 9mm pistol but the other firearm he used, a .45-caliber pistol, is not registered under his name, De Leon said.
Furigay said Yumol had been issuing threats against them after they filed cyberlibel complaints against the physician.
Furigay said their daughter – who sustained three gunshot wounds, two in the abdomen and one that grazed her head – remains at the intensive care unit of a hospital but is in stable condition.
Gun registered to Army man
The .45-caliber pistol used by Yumol during his shooting rampage is registered to 1Lt. Jeremie Aquino from Mindanao, based on an investigation conducted by the QCPD.
Brig. Gen. Remus Medina, QCPD chief, asked for an explanation from Aquino, who said he lost the firearm in Patikul, Sulu in November 2019.
Investigators have invited Aquino to further shed light on the issue.
Yumol was found positive for gunpowder residue but negative for drug and alcohol use, QCPD spokesperson Maj. Wennie Ann Cale said.
Fund-raising for slain guard
The ADMU community has raised over P1 million for Bandiala’s family.
In an update, the Ateneo Law School Class of 2022 said they will continue to accept donations for Bandiala until 11:59 a.m. today.
“Kuya Jeneven went above and beyond what was expected of him, and gave no less than his life in the duty of keeping our second home safe on what was supposed to be the happiest of days,” said Shik Castillo, one of those leading the fund-raising initiative. – Janvic Mateo
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