00:00 Two suspects were found dead in a series of robbery snatchings in Manila
00:04 where the victims were found to be foreigners.
00:07 This is what Bian Manalo reported.
00:09 On the morning of September 9,
00:15 the riding and tandem attacked a Korean national's bag
00:23 in front of a Korean restaurant in Ermita, Manila.
00:27 Several other incidents of robbery were also recorded in the past few days
00:32 where a woman was found lying on the road
00:37 while the bag fell off the road in the next robbery.
00:42 Because of the robbery,
00:44 the Ermita Police conducted a follow-up operation
00:48 in Barangay 697, Ermita, Manila
00:50 and there, the suspects were found dead.
00:55 The suspects, Chris Jefferson Sevilla,
00:59 a 24-year-old and a 17-year-old student,
01:04 were identified as residents of Pasay City.
01:08 According to the police investigation,
01:10 the suspects were already in the mode of being victims of foreign nationals
01:15 and they also used different motorcycles so that it's not easy to identify them.
01:19 A series of riding and tandem involving two people,
01:29 they were the ones who were being attacked by our foreigners
01:32 who were being taken to the remedios.
01:35 They were waiting for the bar to close early
01:38 and while our foreigners were being watched,
01:43 they were going around while they were going home or drunk.
01:47 They were doing this to the bag.
01:51 Now, if they can't do it,
01:53 and they know that no one will respond,
01:56 they were shooting it with a gun.
01:58 The police are also investigating
02:00 if they are a part of a larger group.
02:03 Meanwhile, the suspect admitted to being involved in the crime.
02:08 They were going around Manila to steal
02:11 so that they can't be identified immediately.
02:14 According to him, he was already in prison
02:17 because he was involved in other crimes.
02:20 It's because of my needs.
02:23 There are many groups,
02:25 we are not the only ones who are involved in such things.
02:31 I did something wrong.
02:34 There are also alternatives.
02:36 We are asking for forgiveness from our victims.
02:39 The suspects were recovered with two .45 caliber guns,
02:44 bullets, and some personal belongings.
02:47 The police also reminded the public
02:50 not to victimize the people.
02:52 We should be careful, we should be vigilant.
02:55 If you feel that you are being watched,
03:00 inform our police immediately.
03:04 The suspects are now in the custody of Ermita Police Station
03:09 while the minor suspect is being brought to DSWD.
03:14 The suspects are facing charges of violating
03:17 the Comprehensive Law of Firearms and Ammunition
03:20 in relation to Omnibus Election Code of the Philippines.
03:24 While Sevilla may face a robbery case,
03:27 he was also a positive victim of the Korean National.
03:32 BN Manalo, for the morning show of the people,
03:35 Rise and Shine, Philippines.
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