The army has taken custody of former Presidential Security Group chief Jesus Durante over the murder of a Davao businesswoman. Durante is accused of being the mastermind behind the killing of Yvonne Plaza, who was shot outside her home in December 2022. The army is currently reviewing the case to determine whether Durante and the other suspects will be dismissed from government service.
DAVAO CITY: Four soldiers from the Philippine Army s 10th Infantry Division (10ID) who were accused of killing entrepreneur and model Yvonette Plaza were arrested on Wednesday afternoon by warrant officers of the Davao City Police Office (DCPO).
Relieved Brigadier General Jesus Durante III and five other soldiers tagged in the murder of Davao businesswoman and model Yvonette Chua-Plaza are set to undergo general court-martial proceedings this week.
The court-martial of former Presidential Security Group chief Brig. Gen. Jesus Durante III over the murder of a Davao City-based model last year started yesterday.