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DOTr to provide financial aid, security to SAICT enforcer killed in Cavite

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Kaxandra Salonga

MANILA — Department of Transportation (DOTr) Secretary Vince Dizon on Monday said the government will provide financial assistance and protection for the family of the Special Action and Intelligence Committee for Transportation (SAICT) enforcer who was shot dead in Cavite.“In the meantime, we are here to support the family. We are here to support the brother, siya na lang &#x27;yung immediate family na natitira… we will provide all assistance necessary for the eight-year-old son ni Bagong na nasa Maguindanao,” Secretary Dizon said.The transport chief, who visited the enforcer’s wake in Trece Martires, Cavite, said Philippine Coast Guard personnel will be deployed to maintain the safety of the bereaved family.<div><a class="fr-green fr-strong" href="https://www.abs-cbn.com/news/nation/2025/7/13/saict-to-stay-fearless-in-service-after-killing-of-enforcer-0953">READ: SAICT to stay &#x27;fearless in service&#x27; after killing of enforcer</a></div>Dizon added that President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. ordered authorities to spare no effort in finding those behind the crime.“Nireport ko na kay presidente kanina ito... sabi niya, ‘Leave no stone unturned. We have to find out who’s responsible and bring them to justice,’” the transport chief said.He added that they are reviewing measures to improve the safety of law enforcers during field operations.The DOTr earlier said it is coordinating with the Philippine National Police and the National Bureau of Investigation on the ongoing probe.The SAICT enforcer was <a class="fr-green fr-strong" href="https://www.abs-cbn.com/news/regions/2025/7/13/saict-enforcer-patay-sa-pamamaril-sa-cavite-0839">shot dead Saturday inside his home</a> in Barangay Pasong Kawayan II, General Trias, Cavite.

Department of Transportation (DOTr) Secretary Vince Dizon on Monday said the government will provide financial assistance and protection for the family of the SAICT enforcer who was shot dead in Cavite.

Department of Transportation (DOTr) Secretary Vince Dizon on Monday said the government will provide financial assistance and protection for the family of the SAICT enforcer who was shot dead in Cavite.