Bacolod Mayor Gasataya vows ‘uncompromising justice’ for slain teen; offers P100K for info

· Bacolod City Mayor Greg Gasataya condemned the "cruel and despicable" killing of 17-year-old Freya Go in the BREDCO Port area

· The city government is offering a P100,000 cash reward for credible information leading to the arrest and conviction of the perpetrators

· The Mayor has directed the Bacolod City Police Office to exhaust all resources to achieve swift justice for the victim

· The statement emphasizes the city's commitment to supporting the bereaved family and ensuring lawlessness is not tolerated

The discovery of the lifeless body of 17-year-old Freya Go in the Bacolod Reclamation Area, reportedly found stripped of her lower garments and with indications of being hogtied as per some reports, has ignited a firestorm of grief and public outrage.

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In a strong and impassioned statement, Bacolod City Mayor Greg Gasataya formally condemned the "cruel and despicable act," asserting the city's firm commitment to pursuing justice for the minor.

The victim's body was found in a grassy area behind the Pope John Paul II Tower in Barangay 12, a location that has historically been a focal point for city development.

This violent crime has sent a shiver through the community, prompting an urgent and escalated response from the local government.

Mayor Gasataya minced no words in his official statement, emphasizing that the heinous crime is "beyond reason and demands swift, decisive, and uncompromising justice."

The mayor acknowledged the depth of the tragedy, extending the city’s sincerest condolences to the bereaved family in their time of "unbearable pain."

He assured them that the City Government is mobilizing every possible resource and form of assistance to aid them in their pursuit of truth and accountability.

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To demonstrate the city's unwavering resolve and to immediately fast-track the investigation, Mayor Gasataya announced a significant reward: P100,000 will be given to any individual who can provide credible information that leads directly to the arrest and conviction of the perpetrators behind this brutal crime.

This substantial bounty highlights the seriousness with which the City Hall is treating the case, seeking to leverage public cooperation against the fear that often shrouds such high-profile incidents.

The city government has formally coordinated with the Bacolod City Police Office (BCPO), urging them to exhaust every resource and pursue every lead until the culprits are definitively identified and brought to justice.

The Mayor’s message to the criminals was unambiguous: "No one capable of such cruelty will ever find refuge in our city."

The local police, under the direction of BCPO Director Colonel Joeresty Coronica, are the direct point of contact for anyone with information.

News, photos, or videos that arouse the interest of netizens would often go viral on social media, due to the attention netizens give them. These viral posts appeal to the emotions of netizens, and in rare cases, this could also happen to ordinary people, making them very relatable stories for all of the ordinary people in the country as today.

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It can be recalled that the lifeless body of the 17-year-old girl was found behind the Pope John Paul II Tower at the Bacolod Reclamation Area. She was reportedly found without her lower garments. The victim's "boy best friend" received strange messages from her account before her death, including an unusual request for money and a misspelling of their call sign. The police are investigating the final, suspicious communications to determine if the account was already being used by a perpetrator.

In other news, arrest warrants have been served against two suspects in the r@pe and killing of a Slovak national in Boracay last March 2025. The suspects were identified as Rajel Lacorte, 29, and Ronald Saron, 38, both residents of Boracay Island. Police arrested the two men separately on October 20 after closely monitoring their movements. The Slovak tourist was found dead in an abandoned chapel two days after being reported missing.

Source: KAMI.com.gh