MANILA, Philippines — Sen. Sherwin Gatchalian has condemned the reported killing of a Filipina by her Slovenian husband, and is urging the Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA) to conduct a thorough investigation into the incident.
Marvil Facturan-Kocjan?i?, 27, was allegedly killed by her Slovenian husband, Mitja Kocjan?i?, while on holiday in Bled, Slovenia on Dec. 29, 2024.
Nafarrete said the owners of the two M14 rifles and 60-MM mortars are residents of Barangay Tamontaka 1, Cotabato City.
The task force, led by 6th ID, is comprised of Marine and Army units in the provinces of Maguindanao del Norte, Maguindanao del Sur, Cotabato, Sultan Kudarat, South Cotabato and Sarangani and in the cities of Cotabato, Tacurong, Koronadal and General Santos.
Reports from the tabloid Slovenske Novice said Slovenian authorities have launched a probe into the incident.
fruit party 2“I call on the Department of Foreign Affairs and embassies concerned to extend the necessary support to the family of Marvil Facturan-Kocjan?i?,” Gatchalian said.
The senator said the DFA should assert the need for a thorough and impartial investigation, in coordination with the Slovenian government, to ensure that the perpetrator is held accountable and brought to justice.
The suspect, who allegedly had a history of mental health problemsnustabet gaming, was arrested and taken to a psychiatric hospital.