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We're being taken for fools.
Killing someone and then covering up your tracks
that takes work.
How were the bodies dug up again
after they were buried?
And we're not just talking about one body
we're talking about eight!
Eight dead bodies.
Plus a car.
One man alone couldn't have managed it.
He must've had help.
And maybe...
a strong backer.
I'm your big fan, Mayor Eusebio.
We're all impressed
by what you've accomplished in La Paz.
But something seems amiss.
Before this, we thought
your town was crime-free.
They said La Paz was so clean
you could eat off its streets.
So how do you explain this?
Your cops are something else.
This one actually killed eight people?
No fear, not even of you.
Do you have anything to say, Mayor?
Your Honour...
it's unavoidable.
Sometimes, filth just finds its way
into our town.
I think...
it's best if we wait
for the results of the investigation.
Then we'd know if he had any accomplices.
They will all answer to the law.
The downside of having a town
as clean as yours
is that even the residents are wiped off.
You don't have to respond to that, Mayor.
I'm finished with my questioning.
Madame Chair
before I start my interrogation
I would just like to make a brief statement.
Thank you.
An atrocity such as this
is simply unacceptable in this day and age.
This crime has no place in our country.
Eight people going missing overnight
in the civilized
and peaceful town of La Paz.
This is beyond unacceptable, Madame Chair.
Let me remind you, ladies and gentlemen.
There are still 878 documented cases
of missing people during martial law.
My esteemed colleague here
Senator Samson Madame Chair
should know about this case. Why?
Her father was the commanding unit officer
of the Philippine Constabulary back then.
We've had five presidents
since former dictator Ferdinand Marcos.
But they just added to the statistics.
Sorry for saying this
but none of them did anything
to bring those responsible
for crimes like this to justice.
How many have been charged to these crimes?
No one. Not even one.
So it doesn't surprise me
that someone like Mr Obet Pamintuan
can commit such a horrible crime.
In his mind...
he thought he could get away with it
because all of the others before him
also got away.
That is why, Madame Chair
we're doing everything we can
to pass the Anti-Disappearance Law.
Because whether or not
we find the bodies of the missing eight
this man, Mr Obet Pamintuan
should be charged for this crime
to the full extent of level.
That's just the way it goes.
Politicians are all the same.
They're corrupt.
They can shoot someone in broad daylight
and get away with it.
They're the law, right?
Police Confesses To Multiple Murders
Mayor Eusebio who used to be third
in the VP election survey
is now in last place
based on the latest poll.
Will he still run for VP?
That's it?
The case is solved?
Isn't it all too convenient?
Do we just take their word for it?
Where are our colleagues' bodies?
They haven't found the bodies
and now they're closing the case?
What about the loved ones
who were left behind?
They need closure.
You bastard!
You'll drag La Paz to hell, you dirtbag!
Hell! I'll beat you up myself!
Sir.
I will not let this slide.
The Parable of the Lost Sheep.
Luke 15:3-7.
If a man owns a hundred sheep
and one of them wanders away
will he not leave the ninety-nine
and look for the one that wandered off?
The fight continues!
Justice for the media!
The fight continues!
Justice for the media!
Justice For The Missing!
Can you believe this?
Killing eight people over a silly dispute he had
with one of them over the right of way.
Can you believe it?
Seven innocent lives lost over this.
It's crazy!
You can bet he's going to rot in jail!
Justice prevails, we win.
The boss is here.
How are you?
Oh, you're here.
Make yourself at home, sir.
Take care of him, OK?
Roman Rubio
you have been found guilty by this court.
You are hereby sentenced
to life imprisonment
for the crime of murder.
A storm is coming. Be on your guard
especially those who live in coastal areas.
On the bright side, my brothers and sisters
our beloved Manong Pedring and Madam Vicky
have prepared evacuation centres
for all those affected by this storm.
Stay tuned because DZLP
will be monitoring this storm for you.
Buddy, are you sure about the headlines?
I'm about to send it to the printers.
You've asked me that ten times, Julie.
Yes, I'm sure.
But what about the information Mr William sent?
Did Miong say it's been verified?
No.
What's this?
What's that, Buddy?
T.
For "think".
Think for yourself sometimes.
OK, Buddy.
Who are these people?
Sisoy.
Sisoy, did you know that Carla's gone?
I wanted to interview her about Glenn.
She's ignoring my calls.
Weng, have a seat.
I need to tell you something.
What is it?
LPN has been sold.
To whom?
Here. I just received this.
William Ho?
William Ho Pedrings?
That's shameless.
They're utterly shameless!
When did you find out?
You know what? To hell with this.
It's deception, pure and simple!
Weng...
Think.
This place needs you now more than ever.
Weng.
Get out of my way. Out.
Weng...
Wait, Weng.
Nothing can stop you from leaving?
Fine.
Find a new job
if you've lost all your trust in me.
I'm not worthy of your good name.
Don't let me ruin it.
Sheesh.
May lightning strike me!
Fine! I don't need you.
I'll do this on my own!
I hope your friggin' principles
can keep your kids fed!
Interview with NBI agent source
August 12, 2017.
You're talking about
an organised crime syndicate?
Which means Pacheco
is not the only one involved?
Perhaps.
Do you know any other politicians
who are involved?
My investigation focused solely on Pacheco.
What are you looking for?
Interview NBI agent
August 27, 2017.
Aren't you afraid?
A bit.
But I wouldn't have released the tape
if I didn't have a backer.
I'm not that stupid.
Your backer, Eusebio...
is he involved in this business?
Next question.
I'll give you ammo against Eusebio
but for now, use what I'm giving you.
Bring Pacheco down first!
I need to get this out
because my paper is about to close!
Bernabe, we're bleeding out here!
You want me to go up against two giants.
You want me to die?
Weng.
I know you're angry
because of the things I said earlier.
Sorry, but I won't take them back.
The cops' version of the story
is sounding a lot more appealing right now.
Arnel?
—Really? —I know.
Why did he take the money?
I have no idea either.
There are only two possible sources
for the money.
My bet is on Eusebio.
I got hold of the Mandevilla documents.
Guess who's one of the incorporators?
—Eusebio? —No.
Joe Santillan signed on it.
But he's just a puppet.
If only the police had acted sooner
we would've found Arnel and the rest.
LPN is theirs now, Sisoy.
We have to be careful.
I know.
But we can't publish something
just because they sent it.
You know what they want me to do?
Run an article saying
the case of the missing eight is closed.
We know it's not closed.
Obet is obviously just a fall guy.
Weng, we can't stop here.
If Manong were behind this
no one will do anything about it except us.
But we're not sure it was the Eusebios.
Where's our evidence? What's our proof?
Are you serious?
I have my doubts. About 10%.
I wish Arnel had told me.
You wouldn't have believed him anyway.
Maybe he was getting back at me.
Quite possible.
He missed the old Sisoy.
The one who brought down the Vicentes.
He wondered if he would see that Sisoy again
Did the Vicentes
try to bribe you with a house?
Amelia Homes was new then.
It was tempting.
I had to take a peek
to see what I was turning down.
What happened to you, Sisoy?
I don't know.
I had to raise two kids?
What are you waiting for?
He wants to see you.
You've been missing out on our sessions.
Sorry, Manong. It's been busy.
Busy?
But you're often absent on radio too.
You know how he is.
His day isn't complete
unless he tunes in to your radio show
What have you been busy with?
Inday is complaining about you.
You don't print what she sends you.
And he always asks too many questions.
We just need to...
do the standard verification first, that's all.
Look what verifying has done to your looks.
Why do you need to verify it?
We send it to you, and you print it.
What's the fuss about?
We're just striving for balance, Manong.
One more thing.
Why am I still reading about the missing eight?
The perp's in jail.
Case closed.
Well, that's because...
we're following up on a lead.
Sisoy, drop it.
It looks like
your communist colleague is getting to you.
Get rid of her.
I don't like her face.
But, Manong...
I have my reasons for keeping Weng.
So people won't accuse us
of being too pro-Eusebio.
He has a point, Pedring.
LPN's readers are a different bunch
from that of our tabloids.
We'll just focus on what we put out on LPN.
Vicente is running against me for mayor.
That's where our focus should be.
Or he might slip one over us.
If I see...
one more article on the friggin' missing eight
you'll be out of a job.
I can promise you that.
You will be out of a job.
I hear you.
Let me sing for you, Manong.
Manong changed his mind
about running for VP
because he couldn't bear to forsake us
here in La Paz.
That's how much he loves us.
But here's the good news.
Papa Bernie will run instead.
I am a supporter of Senator Bernie
because he is a man of integrity.
He should run
because he's the change our country needs.
For him, what's right is right.
Family's no exception.
He has also helped a lot of poor people.
He's a role model. And handsome too.
New Philippines Party Prepares For Election
Presenting the next candidate
Mayor Rashid Mubar of Maguindanao.
Let's hear it for the general with a heart
General Rene Pacheco!
Let's call on our beloved Justice Secretary
Greg Carpio!
Our next candidate
is a long-time public servant.
The mother of Pampanga...
Mrs Kathleen Giner.
Next, let's call on Mr Allan Jay Halili
a true-blue son of Cavite.
A round of applause for this year's
New Philippines senatorial slate!
I'll introduce you.
Secretary...
somebody wants to say hello.
Good evening, sirs.
It's really an honour to meet you, sirs.
Sir, do you mind if I talk to the Secretary?
Sure.
I appreciate it.
So, we're on for tomorrow?
Did your father send you?
Sorry sir, but I don't take orders from him.
Well, anyway I won't beat around the bush.
I don't want to waste your time.
I know you need to rest.
But I just wanted to let you know
that my father's not going to run for VP anymore.
Good.
He should be content with La Paz.
And make sure he doesn't lose it.
Actually, this is out of his league.
He can't handle national politics.
But instead, he will support my bid
for the office of Vice President
as an independent candidate.
—Vice President? —Yes, sir.
Isn't that a bit presumptuous, Senator?
You've only been senator for three years.
Well sir, I'm very confident
with my experience...
And besides, that's not all I have to offer.
Why are you telling me this?
Sir, listen. You have this candidate
who never even figures in the surveys.
So I thought of coming to you.
In case you want to replace him
with someone who actually
stands a chance of winning.
I'm ready.
You're ambitious like your father.
Well, unlike my father, I'm reasonable.
With him, you're either friend or foe.
I'm not like that.
In politics
your enemy from yesterday
can become your ally tomorrow.
It's tricky
dealing with someone with no loyalty.
Not even to his own family.
Your father wouldn't like this.
Sir...
my father's hold on La Paz is not forever.
You know my time will come.
And when that happens
you'll want me to be on your side.
Well, have a good night, sir
and thanks for your time.
Thank you very much.
You're moving to the National Penitentiary.
That's for sure.
Are you in for life?
They say I can be paroled.
Because you confessed.
The difference between us is that
in my case, no bodies were found.
I can still be acquitted.
If I get lucky.
Hey.
Whatever's on your mind, forget about it.
Why? What's on my mind?
Misery loves company, Roman.
We should all suffer, right?
But what we really need is an ally.
They hold our lives in their hands.
Obet. You have a visitor.
Who is it?
It's Buddy Sisoy from LPN.
You're famous. Go do your interview.
Tell him I have no time for that.
You're not a cop anymore, stupid.
Let's go.
Buddy.
Here's the jackass. At your service.
Buddy, that's not allowed.
Can't look me in the eye, classmate?
Are you ashamed of what you did?
You know what I think?
If you and Mama Mandy really had an issue
about the right of way...
you would've come straight to me.
Obet, we both know
that's not the reason you...
Hell, man.
Those were innocent people you killed.
That Mandy was a real bitch.
Classmate.
The President is about to sign the law.
Even without the bodies in evidence
you will rot in prison.
I hope it's worth it, the deal you got
with whoever put you up to this.
When will you speak out?
When what you'll say won't matter anymore?
This is your only weapon against them.
As long as someone will write about you
you're safe.
So talk.
We'll write this together.
Your weapon is powerless against a gun.
I have nothing to say.
Are we done here?
Hold on, classmate.
Just one question.
If I had been in that car with Arnel...
would you have gone through with it?
You're a lucky guy, classmate.
But don't push your luck.
If you keep asking questions like that
your pen won't save you.
Weng?
They sent over another article to publish.
New corruption charges against Vicente.
There's no time to verify.
It's for tomorrow.
Just run it, Weng.
But I thought...
Hold on.
I was told to tell you the owner's dead.
I'm so sorry.
How about the feature article
on Glenn and Carla?
Sisoy, are you there?
Print whatever they want, Weng.
Their days are numbered.
Buddy is talking to Obet.
What about?
Looks like Buddy is onto something.
I'll take care of it.
Just focus on what you have to do.
I'll bring Obet.
Don't be stupid.
All eyes are on him right now.
Nobody touches him.
Oh, damn it.
Are we sure about that cousin of yours?
Yeah, he's solid.
OK.
Where are we going, Nato?
You're going on a field trip.
To Carmen.
What's there?
Poy...
did you bring what I asked for?
Leave a message, they said.
I hear you, sir.
Text me when I can call. Delete this. Sisoy
Who's that?
Mama.
She wants to thank you
for the phone you gave her.
I didn't know Auntie could text.
She stays up late, playing Tetris.
Text them, tell them we're near.
Sir, they're on their way.
It's on.
It's my friendly gesture to Mr Cocksucker.
Get ready to leave.
OK, sir.
Enough. Clear that away.
Start preparing dinner.
Here, Pa.
How did you get in?
I used his birthday. April 16.
That's how I come up with my passwords too.
Wow. My child's a genius.
What are you looking for, Pa?
Want me to do it?
No.
You might see things you're not supposed to.
Come on, Pa.
I've seen all sorts of things on the Internet.
All right.
Look for anything out of place.
Places he went to
or messages from his sources.
I'm good at online stalking.
I got this.
So? Did you get what we need from Julie?
We reconstructed Arnel's timeline.
I think we know who his source was.
OK.
Everything's connected.
But we still don't know if the money
came from Pacheco or Eusebio.
Arnel would never have taken Eusebio's money
But why would Pacheco bribe him?
Arnel wouldn't allow himself
to be used by any politician.
But he was ready to bolt.
What kind of information did he have?
Or maybe he had none, that's why he stayed.
What if the money was from something legal?
Why hide it then?
I refuse to believe this without any evidence.
This is what I found, Pa.
From his notes and his calendar.
He used Google Maps to travel around.
"RP"?
Could that be Rene Pacheco?
It's a bit messy
because I'm having the warehouse fixed.
To store what you see here.
I just started growing mushrooms.
You must be hungry.
I'm good, sir.
Don't call me sir.
Just call me Acosta.
That's what they called me
back when I was still in the service.
Try this, tell me if it's good.
When I was dismissed from the force...
I thought it was the end for me.
These days though...
all my thoughts are about mushrooms.
Sorry I didn't follow your case fully.
I saw the video of you shooting
at Congressman Manrique's car.
Oh, that?
It went viral.
Get out of the car!
People were happy that those politicians
got what they deserved.
They even called me a hero.
Some suggested...
I run for senate.
Up theirs.
Those fools.
Even I wouldn't vote for myself.
Good thing they didn't throw you in jail.
I guess they forgot about me.
Especially when the audiotape came out.
I didn't think Coronel had it in him.
If only I hadn't failed him.
Anyway, that's all in the past.
Can't do anything about it anymore.
So you better advise your friend
to stop what he's doing.
What did Arnel tell you?
Did the name "Eusebio" ever come up?
Pacheco is the only one I know
involved in the prisoner-for-hire business.
Eusebio?
I know nothing about that.
But I won't be surprised.
Did Arnel tell you that his source...
was the agent who got killed?
Bernabe.
Bernabe's dead?
And Arnel went missing the next day.
When I last spoke to your friend
he seemed desperate.
Don't you have anything on him?
I can't rely on Bernabe.
He never came through.
That Eusebio...
Our newspaper was in a bind.
Yeah, he told me.
But you know what?
Anger can blind you.
I know the feeling.
I know how good revenge feels.
It's like...
"You have this coming, you bastard!"
"Go to hell!"
I had politicians offering to help me
but I refuse to be a pawn in their games.
What if...
when he failed to get help from Bernabe
Arnel went to Pacheco?
That's probably what happened.
But what would Pacheco gain in return?
Arnel could give him Bernabe.
He wouldn't.
Bernabe was a thorn in Pacheco's side.
Arnel would never compromise his sources.
Desperate moves, bro.
What are you looking for, ma'am?
Your husband's mistress?
Someone who owes you money?
Don't you find this boring, ma'am?
Hello?
She's here.
OK.
Sorry, ma'am
you're not allowed access to any of these.
You have to get permission from above.
Can't you give me a copy of this?
You'll need permission from above.
Can you wait outside? You can't be here.
Please.
Where are you?
We're here.
Here, wear this.
Popoy.
Let's go.
Just half an hour.
Poy, make sure to leave a message.
Yes, Boss.
Hurry up.
You go first.
Why me?
You do it.
Just do as I say.
All right. Just wait.
Aim for his head to be sure.
Where do you think you're going?
Hell!
Hey!
Finish him off!
What happened?
They won't let me see the CCTV footage.
Who? This guy?
OK, let me try.
—Hello. —Buddy.
Councillor.
Partner. What's up?
When are we drinking again?
I know, it's been a while.
I'm working on something for the elections.
I need your help.
Anytime...
What is it?
Our friend is involved in some hanky-panky
here in Hotel Pacific.
You know. He wants to go up against Manong.
Since this is your turf
I was hoping you could help us.
Actually
we intend for this to be a surprise for Manong.
Our surprise.
But they're too strict here.
Those morons, don't they know who you are?
No worries, I'll take care of it.
Get me the manager.
I've got this.
Are you really Buddy?
A good good good morning to all of you
brothers and sisters!
Wakey, wakey! Stretch those muscles!
And knock on that head! Anyone home?
Thank you.
By the way, what's your name?
So I can thank you in my article.
Ignacio Manaoang.
Thank you.
Sorry for the inconvenience.
Thanks, brother. Wakey wakey!
Pa, wake up. It's Uncle Arnel.
Sisoy...
He sold out his source.
This stays within the four of us.
Love...
don't post about this, OK?
—Of course I won't. —OK.
I'm not stupid, you know.
I didn't say you were.
You didn't say it outright, but you implied it.
Don't be silly.
I mean, don't be crazy.
You are very, very good.
We wouldn't have gotten this lead without you.
You've been a great help.
Pa, there's this app where
you can type in a URL
and it will tell you if the site has fake news.
That's how I learnt that
I've been sharing things that aren't true.
Really?
Share it with me.
I'll share it with our brothers and sisters.
—OK. — All right.
Go to sleep.
Damn you, Arnel.