{"version":"1.0","type":"rich","provider_name":"Acast","provider_url":"https://acast.com","height":250,"width":700,"html":"<iframe src=\"https://embed.acast.com/$/65d9534c2e226d0017c6f590/68ccf0e32368c9ec80c27354?\" frameBorder=\"0\" width=\"700\" height=\"250\"></iframe>","title":"Just Another Case of Political Violence: The Assassination of Congressman Rodel Batocabe (2018)","thumbnail_width":200,"thumbnail_height":200,"thumbnail_url":"https://open-images.acast.com/shows/65d9534c2e226d0017c6f590/1758261237835-65e90f69-2e93-47f9-b93b-258644db59eb.jpeg?height=200","description":"<p>It was just three days before Christmas in Daraga, Albay.&nbsp;</p><p><br></p><p>In a covered court filled with laughter, gifts, and the chatter of elderly citizens, the mood was one of celebration.&nbsp;</p><p><br></p><p>But in an instant, the holiday spirit shattered. Gunfire. Panic. Blood on the court floor.&nbsp;</p><p><br></p><p>And the shocking realization that one of the Philippines’ most active lawmakers — Congressman Rodel Batocabe — had been assassinated in broad daylight.</p><p><br></p><p>This was no random act of violence. This was a hit. Carefully planned. Coldly executed.&nbsp;</p><p>For any collaboration, brand partnership, and campaign run inquiries, e-mail us at info@thepodnetwork.com.</p><p>Enjoy a good game of BingoPlus! — the first online poker casino in the Philippines. Licensed by Pagcor. Get it at Google Play and App Store, or visit www.bingoplus.com. Gaming is for 21-year-olds and above only. Gambling can be addictive know when to stop.</p><p><br></p><p>CONNECT WITH US</p><p>▸ https://linktr.ee/phmurderstories</p><p><br></p><p>Here are links to our social media accounts, case photos, episode notes, and sources!</p><p><br></p><p>YOUTUBE</p><p>▸ www.youtube.com/phmurderstories&nbsp;</p><p><br></p><p>DISCORD SERVER</p><p>▸ https://bit.ly/3n38Tuh&nbsp;</p><p><br></p><p><br></p><p>IG CHANNEL</p><p>▸ https://ig.me/j/AbaOmN2HytgKay0F/&nbsp;</p><p><br></p><p>SUPPORT OUR SHOW ON PATREON</p><p>▸ www.patreon.com/phmurderstories&nbsp;&nbsp;</p><p><br></p><p><br></p>","author_name":"PH Murder Stories and The Pod Network"}