Hataman condemns killing of RTC judge, demands swift justice

Inquirer.net - Nov 12, 2026

PAGADIAN CITY, Zamboanga del — Basilan Governor Mujiv Hataman has strongly condemned the brazen killing of Regional Trial Court (RTC) Branch 2 Judge Joseph Wee Sit, calling the assassination a direct assault on the country’s justice system. Judge Wee Sit was reportedly shot in Zamboanga City early Thursday, November 12. In a strongly worded statement,

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