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Karen De Guzman

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<p>MANILA — The police asset tagged as the main suspect in the killing of PSSg. Renato Casauay Jr., whose body was found buried inside a septic tank in Malolos, Bulacan, has surrendered to authorities.</p><p>The suspect was identified as Monjeanne Julian Salamat, 28, a resident of Paombong, Bulacan. </p><p>He is alleged to be the gunman who shot Casauay before the victim’s body was placed inside the septic tank.</p><p>Based on a police report, Salamat voluntarily surrendered to personnel of the Digos City Police Station after confiding to a confidential informant about his involvement in the killing of Casauay. </p><p>The suspect and the informant agreed to meet at the Tagum City Bus Terminal in Davao del Norte, where Salamat was fetched by Digos police and subsequently turned over to the Tagum City Police Station for proper disposition.</p><p>According to a source of ABS-CBN News, Salamat had travelled from Bulacan to Cebu and later flew to Davao to meet a friend before surrendering to authorities.</p><p>Investigation showed that Salamat was the police asset who Casauay was supposed to meet before the victim was shot dead inside a compound in Malolos on January 24.</p><div><a href="https://www.abs-cbn.com/news/nation/2026/2/3/dilg-offers-p1-m-reward-for-arrest-of-suspects-in-bucalan-cop-slay-1547">DILG offers P1-million reward for arrest of suspects in killing of Bulacan cop found in septic tank</a></div><div><iframe src="https://www.facebook.com/plugins/post.php?href=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.facebook.com%2FabscbnNEWS%2Fposts%2Fpfbid0g5w1LCGe42xq13BzFE5sPtovRdJuRt3vvQKAQS5QYbwP9WuSSDqnVcyx9Lk9Q4v1l&amp;show_text=true&amp;width=500" width="500" height="250" style="border:none;overflow:hidden" scrolling="no" frameBorder="0" allowfullscreen=""></iframe></div><p>Two other suspects, identified as alias “Marvin” and “Egoy,” earlier surrendered to police in Bulacan and Isabela.</p><p>Authorities said Marvin was among those who cleaned the crime scene and helped cover up evidence using cement.</p><p>Egoy, meanwhile, allegedly assisted Salamat in moving Casauay’s body to the septic tank where it was eventually discovered.</p><p>Police said four more suspects remained at large.</p><p>Meanwhile, the National Press Club of the Philippines (NPC) expressed grave concern over the circumstances surrounding the arrest of Oliver Paul Mauricio, son of journalist Orlan Mauricio, by police authorities in Bulacan.</p><p>Central Luzon police chief PBGen. Ponce Rogelio Peñones Jr. earlier said in a press briefing that Mauricio was arrested as the alleged owner of the property where the crime took place and for supposedly failing to report the incident to authorities.</p><div><iframe width="827" height="465" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/Dox6uwKZCms" title="Bangkay ng pulis nakuha mula sa septic tank sa Malolos, Bulacan | TV Patrol" frameBorder="0" allowfullscreen=""></iframe></div><p>The NPC, however, raised alarm over alleged irregularities in the arrest, including claims of warrantless arrest, forcible entry into a private residence, and acts of torture.</p><p>The group said that if proven true, these would constitute serious violations of constitutional rights and due process.</p><p>The media organization expressed concern over what it described as an apparent attempt to tag Mauricio as an accomplice, warning that such actions could create fear among journalists and have a chilling effect on independent reporting.</p><p>While recognizing the need to fully investigate Casauay’s killing and hold those responsible accountable, the NPC said that justice should be pursued within the bounds of the law, with transparency and respect for human rights.</p><p>The group urged the Department of Justice, National Bureau of Investigation, and the Commission on Human Rights to conduct parallel and independent investigations to establish the facts and ensure accountability.</p><div><iframe width="827" height="465" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/oCnfmbBbn3o" title="P1-M pabuya inalok para maaresto ang mga suspek sa pagbaon sa pulis sa septic tank | TV Patrol" frameBorder="0" allowfullscreen=""></iframe><br/></div>

<p>Police have arrested a primary suspect in the killing of PSSgt. Renato Casauay Jr., whose body was later found inside a septic tank in Malolos City, Bulacan.</p>

Police have arrested a primary suspect in the killing of PSSgt. Renato Casauay Jr., whose body was later found inside a septic tank in Malolos City, Bulacan.

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Main suspect in killing of Bulacan cop found in septic tank surrenders

Karen De Guzman,

ABS-CBN News

Published Feb 06, 2026 10:39 AM PHT

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Updated Feb 06, 2026 12:21 PM PHT

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