Former soldier harassed, fires gun, set to be charged

FLORA, Apayao – Court charges are set to be filed by police against
a former member of the Philippine Army after he allegedly fired his gun here at Barangay Poblacion West on Sept. 18 at about 8:45 p.m. during a drinking session.

The suspect was identified as Orlando Valdez y Pascua, 46, married, businessman and a resident of Barangay Poblacion West.

Based on the investigation of Flora police, the suspect together with his neighbor were having a drinking spree and accordingly, his brother-in-law Antonio Liquigan Jr. allegedly harassed the suspect prompting him to discharge his firearm twice.

The police immediately responded to the reported place and as a result, the suspect voluntarily surrendered his licensed Cal. 45 pistol with expired permit to carry firearm outside residence (PTCFOR), three magazines and 20 live ammunition.

Police also recovered one deformed slug from Cal. 45 pistol from the crime scene.