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Remulla: Mollenido Case Considered 'Closed'; Casauay Investigation Ongoing
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Interior and Local Government Secretary Jonvic Remulla on Tuesday reported key developments in two high-profile killings involving police officers.
The double murder of Police Senior Master Sergeant Diane Marie Mollenido and her eight-year-old son, John Ysmael, has been declared “case closed” by investigators. Authorities identified suspects connected to a disputed vehicle sale worth around ₱450,000, and formal charges are expected to be filed soon. The victims were reported missing in mid-January and later found dead in separate locations. The husband of the slain officer remains a person of interest as investigators continue to examine his actions.
In a separate case, Police Staff Sergeant Renato Casauay Jr. was found dead inside a septic tank in Malolos City, Bulacan, after being reported missing. The Department of the Interior and Local Government has offered a ₱1 million reward for information leading to the arrest of Julian “Mon” Salamat, a suspect in the killing. Four people have been detained in connection with the case, while several suspects remain at large.
Remulla emphasized that authorities are pursuing justice in both cases, with formal charges and arrests expected as investigations continue.
The double murder of Police Senior Master Sergeant Diane Marie Mollenido and her eight-year-old son, John Ysmael, has been declared “case closed” by investigators. Authorities identified suspects connected to a disputed vehicle sale worth around ₱450,000, and formal charges are expected to be filed soon. The victims were reported missing in mid-January and later found dead in separate locations. The husband of the slain officer remains a person of interest as investigators continue to examine his actions.
In a separate case, Police Staff Sergeant Renato Casauay Jr. was found dead inside a septic tank in Malolos City, Bulacan, after being reported missing. The Department of the Interior and Local Government has offered a ₱1 million reward for information leading to the arrest of Julian “Mon” Salamat, a suspect in the killing. Four people have been detained in connection with the case, while several suspects remain at large.
Remulla emphasized that authorities are pursuing justice in both cases, with formal charges and arrests expected as investigations continue.
Feb 3, 2026
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