The Philippine National Police (PNP) is bracing for promulgation of US Marine Lance Corporal Joseph Scott Pemberton whose case stemming from the death of a Filipino transgender is set to be decided on tomorrow. PNP chief Director General Ricardo Marquez said he is confident of ensuring the security not only of Pemberton but also the vicinity of the trial court in Olongapo City where the promulgation will be held. “We have secured 22 heads of state during the APEC, I don’t see any reason why we could not do it for just one person,” said Marquez, referring to the recently-held Asia Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) Leaders’ Meeting in Metro Manila earlier this month. “What is important is you plan for this. That is the secret for all of these,” he added. Pemberton, who was accused of killing transgender Jeffrey “Jennifer” Laude last year, is currently detained at Camp Aguinaldo but [...]
