THE suspect for the killing of three individuals in Taguig City last month voluntarily surrendered to Sen. Rafael “Raffy” Tulfo via his program “Wanted sa Radyo” on Thursday.

Tulfo has assured the suspect, a former Philippine Navy officer named Julian “Jimboy” Paningbatan Jr., that he will not be manhandled by the authorities while he faces the consequences of his crime.

Paningbatan made headlines recently for killing his former girlfriend and the mother of his child, Marie Angelica Belina, as well as her two companions, identified as Tashane Joshua Branzuela and Mark Ian Desquitado.

The suspect confessed to the crime, saying that he killed Belina out of anger which was triggered by their issues in the past.

Meanwhile, Tulfo assured the families of the victim that he will continue to monitor the progress of the case against the ex-Navy official to ensure that justice will be served.

To help with burial fees and other necessary expenses, the senator pledged to give P500 thousand each to the families of the three victims.

The Taguig police, who arrested Paningbatan, confirmed that the latter has four outstanding warrants of arrest for robbery and three counts of carnapping.