Malago Clubhouse, Malacañang Park
August 28, 2017

President Rodrigo Roa Duterte met with Mr. Saldy and Mrs. Lorenza delos Santos who asked for an audience with him at the Malago Clubhouse in Malacañang Park, Manila.

The President expressed his deepest condolences to the couple for the death of their son Kian and assured them that justice will be served. He told them that upon seeing the CCTV footage, he immediately called Philippine National Police (PNP) Chief Roland ‘Bato’ Dela Rosa. He added that he did not go to their son’s wake due to a pending investigation.

Saldy and Lorenza delos Santos thanked the President for guaranteeing that the case of their son will be conducted in a just and fair manner.

The meeting was also attended by Department of Justice (DOJ) Secretary Vitaliano Aguirre, Public Attorney’s Office (PAO) Chief Persida Acosta, Volunteers Against Crime and Corruption (VACC) Chairman Dante Jimenez, and Special Assistant to the President Christopher ‘Bong’ Go.

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