PNP looks into 2 perpetrators in pro-Marcos vlogger’s slay

The Philippine National Police (PNP) is looking into two perpetrators in the killing of a woman identified as a vlogger supporting President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. File photo MANILA, Philippines — The Philippine National Police (PNP) is looking into two perpetrators in the killing of a woman identified as a vlogger supporting President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. PNP public information chief Col. Allen Rae Co confirmed this in a press briefing on Monday but did not provide details about their identities. READ: Pro-Marcos vlogger shot dead, partner hurt Article continues after this advertisement According to Co, investigation revealed that the vlogger Alicia Lipata received death threats prior to the incident, but they are still looking into the manner of the threats. Lipata, popularly known online as “Mima Alicia,” had 362,000 subscribers on YouTube through her channel “Alicia Comments.” “She had a former boyfriend. Now she is with someone else. So we are looking at this if there is a connection to the death of our vlogger.” “As we understood, there were some problems between them when they broke up, and there were some, even some cases filed between the two of them.” When asked if the conflict involved money, Co said, “Not actually money, but violence.” Article continues after this advertisement But Co said the ex-partner is not yet considered a “person of interest” in the case. The PNP officer no longer provided any further details about the case, noting that “it will compromise our ongoing investigation and operations.” Article continues after this advertisement “We will be providing you with all the details upon conclusion,” he said. READ: PNP probes online activities in pro-Marcos vlogger’s slay Based on the initial police reports, two motorcycle-riding suspects shot the vlogger outside her residence in Caloocan on Friday. Your subscription could not be saved. Please try again. Your subscription has been successful. Her present partner was also wounded due to the incident and remains at the hospital. (With a report from Rendell Ivan Manuel/INQUIRER.net trainee)/coa