LAGIM: A Filipino True Crime

In this, sadly, last episode of Lagim: A Filipino True Crime Podcast (for now), we look at the assassination of veteran broadcaster Percy Mabasa — better known as Percy Lapid. His killing in 2022 sent shockwaves through Philippine media, exposed a tangled network of alleged corruption, and raised urgent questions about the safety of journalists who dare to speak truth to power. In this episode, I walk you through the case: the planning, the attack, the claims and counter-claims that followed, and why the investigation gripped — and frustrated — so many Filipinos. As Lagim goes on hiatus, I wanted to feature a story that reflects exactly why this podcast exists: to shine a light on injustice, to remember victims, and to interrogate the systems that allow violence to thrive. Thank you for listening, for supporting independent storytelling, and for being part of this community. Until next time — ingat lagi. Support me through gifts and donations at BuyMeCoffee. To never miss any Lagim update, please sign up to my newsletter. LAGIM is on TikTok, so make sure to check me out: Subscribe to LAGIM's YouTube channel: Follow, rate and review LAGIM on Apple Podcasts and Spotify: Sources are here. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/lagim-a-filipino-true-crime--5701073/support.

In this episode of Lagim: A Filipino True Crime Podcast, we examine the harrowing case of Ana Abulaban, a Filipina mother whose life was cut short in a brutal double murder in San Diego. Her husband, Ali Abulaban—known online as TikTok personality “JinnKid”—was charged with her killing, along with the murder of a male friend she was with. We explore Ana’s background, her efforts to escape an increasingly toxic and abusive marriage, and how social media fame often hides the darker realities behind closed doors. This case sheds light on domestic violence, coercive control, and the tragic consequences of untreated emotional instability. Tune in for a deep dive into a case that gripped both the Filipino-American and true crime communities. There is help. If you are in the Philippines, please contact: Women's Care Center, Inc. 0917 825 032 / 0920 9677 852 / landline: 8514 4104/ email: wcc.inc.ph@gmail.com. If you are in the US, please contact: National Domestic Violence Hotline - tel:1.800.799.7233 If you are in Canada, please check this link. Support me through gifts and donations at BuyMeCoffee. To never miss any Lagim update, please sign up to my newsletter. LAGIM is on TikTok, so make sure to check me out: Subscribe to LAGIM's YouTube channel: Follow, rate and review LAGIM on Apple Podcasts and Spotify: Sources are here. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/lagim-a-filipino-true-crime-podcast--5701073/support.

In this special episode of LAGIM: A Filipino True Crime Podcast, I delve into a case that, at first glance, seems to have no ties to the Philippines. But dig a little deeper, and an unexpected connection begins to surface. Lisa Marie Young was a vibrant, young Indigenous woman from Nanaimo, British Columbia. She was on the brink of major life changes when she vanished without a trace just before Canada Day in 2002. More than two decades later, no one has been arrested or held accountable for her disappearance. The last person seen with Lisa was Christopher William Adair—a man who has never been thoroughly investigated, arrested, or charged in connection with her case. Yet, many believe he may hold the answers to what truly happened on that fateful night in June 2002. Adair left Canada years ago and has since built a new life abroad. Today, it’s believed that he is living in the Philippines, having fallen in love with a Filipina and integrating into an expat community. Despite the silence he’s maintained over the years, Lisa’s family still hopes he’ll come forward—and finally offer the closure they so desperately deserve. To bring more attention to this cold case, I speak with Laura Palmer, former executive producer at CBC Vancouver and the award-winning host of Island Crime, a podcast that has followed Lisa’s story for over five years. Laura shares deep insights into Lisa’s life, the investigation, and the elusive figure of Adair. We end this episode with a united call to action: If you or someone you know has any information about Christopher William Adair, please share this episode—or reach out to us directly. The answer to a decades-old mystery could lie right here, in our own community in the Philippines. Laura's email address is laura@laurapalmer.ca. Lagim's email address is lagimpod@yahoo.com. My thanks go to Laura who has been extremely helpful with getting this episode off the ground. Please follow and listen to Island Crime, especially season 1, available right now on all your preferred podcasting platforms. Here is a link to its Spotify feed. Sources list is here. Support me through gifts and donations at BuyMeCoffee. To never miss any Lagim update, please sign up to my newsletter. LAGIM is on TikTok, so make sure to check me out: Subscribe to LAGIM's YouTube channel: Follow, rate and review LAGIM on Apple Podcasts and Spotify: Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/lagim-a-filipino-true-crime-podcast--5701073/support.

In this episode, I revisit two OFW stories that profoundly shaped how I understand many of the themes we often explore on this podcast. The cases of Flor Contemplacion and Sarah Balabagan — two Filipina domestic workers whose names became symbols of injustice, sacrifice, and national reckoning in the 1990s — shook the Philippines and made global headlines. Their stories exposed the harsh realities faced by many Overseas Filipino Workers (OFWs), and the ways systemic failure, diplomacy, and public outcry collide. Sources are here. Support me through gifts and donations at BuyMeCoffee. To never miss any Lagim update, please sign up to my newsletter. LAGIM is on TikTok, so make sure to check me out: Subscribe to LAGIM's YouTube channel: Follow, rate and review LAGIM on Apple Podcasts and Spotify: Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/lagim-a-filipino-true-crime-podcast--5701073/support.

LagimFam, in this instalment of the Martial Law Series, I have a double feature. Firstly, I feature the case of the Manili Massacre, one of the many Marcos-era massacres that was perpetrated against the Bangsamoro People. This part of the podcast is heavy with historical context in order to undertand the Bangsamoro struggle for self-determination better and trauma left by not only the Manili Massacre but all the atrocities inflicted on Muslim Filipinos. In the second part of the episode, I talk about the Boyet and Primitivo Mijares case, one of those Martial Law mysteries that we still do not have full answers to. From being in the Marcosian inner circle to becoming a defector, Primitivo Mijares, dared to expose Marcos and his cronies and paid a very heavy price. Sources are here. Support me through gifts and donations at BuyMeCoffee. To never miss any Lagim update, please sign up to my newsletter. LAGIM is on TikTok, so make sure to check me out: Subscribe to LAGIM's YouTube channel: Follow, rate and review LAGIM on Apple Podcasts and Spotify: Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/lagim-a-filipino-true-crime-podcast--5701073/support.

As the Philippines is getting ready to vote again, another favourite political hot-button topic is being whipped out to get the masses riled up and divided. The death penalty is a favourite talking point by politicians who wish to project a strong-man position towards their voters who are rightfully tired of crimes happening in the country. But as studies have shown time and time again, the death penalty does not deter crime as addressing crime is all about looking at its root causes and addressing those instead. This all reminded me of a case that caught the nation's attention back in 1999. Today, I will be covering the Leo Echegaray case, which highlighted so many things for me as a teenager who was just forming her opinion on big topics like crime and death. This was a rape case that turned into a political circus that exposed Filipino politics at its worst and the lack of understanding of how the death penalty is morally wrong and how it does not do anything to address crime rates in ANY country. Sources used for this episode can be found here. Support me through gifts and donations at BuyMeCoffee. To never miss any Lagim update, please sign up to my newsletter. LAGIM is on TikTok, so make sure to check me out: Subscribe to LAGIM's YouTube channel: Follow, rate and review LAGIM on Apple Podcasts and Spotify: Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/lagim-a-filipino-true-crime-podcast--5701073/support.

For this International Women's Month, I talk about the case of January Marie Lapuz. In September 2012, January, a vibrant and beloved Filipina transwoman, was brutally stabbed in her Vancouver home. Her killer fled the scene, sparking a two-month manhunt and exposing the systemic failures that leave marginalized communities vulnerable in Canada. January’s story is one of resilience, love, and tragedy—a Filipina immigrant who found community and purpose in Canada, only to have her life cut short by violence. This episode explores her life, the investigation into her death, and the ongoing fight for justice and recognition for trans lives. Join us as we remember January, honor her legacy, and reflect on the work still needed to protect those at the intersections of discrimination. Sources used for this episode can be found here. Support me through gifts and donations at BuyMeCoffee. To never miss any Lagim update, please sign up to my newsletter. LAGIM is on TikTok, so make sure to check me out: Subscribe to LAGIM's YouTube channel: Follow, rate and review LAGIM on Apple Podcasts and Spotify: Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/lagim-a-filipino-true-crime-podcast--5701073/support.

In this episode, I thoroughly examine the case of Mary Jane Veloso, a Filipino domestic worker who was arrested in Indonesia in 2010 for smuggling heroin—a crime she insists she was duped into committing by human traffickers. Sentenced to death, her case has been a long and painful journey marked by her family’s tireless fight, the support of allies and advocates, and political complexities that spanned three Philippine presidencies. I highlight how Mary Jane’s case was politicised to her detriment, becoming a symbol during the Duterte administration’s brutal war on drugs, yet offering little hope of resolution. Only recently, in 2024, has her family seen a glimmer of progress. Join me as I trace her story from 2010 to the present, unpacking the legal, political, and personal battles that have shaped her fight for justice. This is the last episode of the year. See you in 2025, LagimFam. Thanks for all your support. All my sources are here. Support me: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/juzewoba LAGIM is on social media, so make sure to check me out: https://www.instagram.com/lagimpodcast/ https://twitter.com/LagimPod https://facebook.com/lagimpodcast/ https://www.tiktok.com/@lagimpodcast Lagim is now also on Threads! Just search for "lagimpodcast". Subscribe to LAGIM's YouTube channel: https://bit.ly/3rFdWCg Follow, rate and review LAGIM on Apple Podcasts and Spotify: https://spoti.fi/3qamBxl https://apple.co/3r3XjzT Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/lagim-a-filipino-true-crime-podcast--5701073/support.

In this episode, I delve into the heartbreaking stories of three young women whose lives were cut short by senseless violence. First, I explore the case of Mitzi Joy Balunsay, a young and promising college student in the Philippines who was murdered in 2017 under harrowing circumstances that continue to haunt her community. I also examine the 2023 murder of Queen Leanne Daguinsin, another vibrant young student whose brutal death revealed unsettling truths about campus safety. Lastly, I recount the case of Jastine Valdez, a Filipina in Ireland whose life was stolen in an abduction that shook two nations and highlighted the need for systemic changes in protecting women. Through these stories, I examine the failures and biases in community and institutional responses, and I question how society can better protect young women from such tragic fates. All my sources are here. Support me: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/juzewoba LAGIM is on social media, so make sure to check me out: https://www.instagram.com/lagimpodcast/ https://twitter.com/LagimPod https://facebook.com/lagimpodcast/ https://www.tiktok.com/@lagimpodcast Lagim is now also on Threads! Just search for "lagimpodcast". Subscribe to LAGIM's YouTube channel: https://bit.ly/3rFdWCg Follow, rate and review LAGIM on Apple Podcasts and Spotify: https://spoti.fi/3qamBxl https://apple.co/3r3XjzT Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/lagim-a-filipino-true-crime-podcast--5701073/support.

In this episode, I feature three cases that all involve the heinous crime of modern slavery and its iterations. This episode is in commemoration of Anti-Slavery Day, which is celebrated yearly on October 18th. The first case in this episode is from the US and it involves a Filipina who was kept hidden as a slave by her Filipino "employers" for a total of 19 years. The second case is an Australian case that stunned residents of Sydney in the early 2000s. It involves a young Filipina who was initially hired as a babysitter but was quickly disempowered and enslaved by a Filipino-Australian couple. The last case is a very recent one that was only concluded at the end of September. It involves a young 22-year-old Filipina who was fraudulently recruited by a Swiss-Filipino couple who promised her a residence permit and an education. Little did she know, she will be made not only a slave but a subject of the Swiss man's sadistic tendencies. Please listen with care. Towards the end of this episode, I feature a very informative and eye-opening interview with Marissa Begonia from Voices of Domestic Workers - a UK non-profit that is based in London. As their website states, VoDW "is run by and for migrant domestic workers. Our organisation is supported by a Board of Trustees, Volunteers and a small and dedicated staff team.​The Voice of Domestic Workers is an education and support group calling for justice and rights for Britain's sixteen thousand migrant domestic workers." "We provide support for domestic workers who need to leave abusive employers and in many cases rescue them ourselves.​We find each other emergency accommodations and pool our resources to provide food and clothing. Together we search for ways to overcome our isolation and vulnerability and demand respect as workers, as contributors to the British economy and society, and as human beings.​We provide educational and community activities for domestic workers - including financial and employment advice alongside English language lessons, drama and art classes.​" My heartfelt thanks goes to Tita Marissa who was very gracious with her time and the rest of the organisation. Please take some time to go through VoDW's website and donate if you can. Please share their link to your socials. More importantly, if you know anyone in the UK or Europe who might be a victim of modern slavery, human trafficking or indentured servitude, make sure to tell them about VoDW. Help is out there. DONATE to VoDW here. Sources I used are listed here. Support me: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/juzewoba LAGIM is on social media, so make sure to check me out: https://www.instagram.com/lagimpodcast/ https://twitter.com/LagimPod https://facebook.com/lagimpodcast/ https://www.tiktok.com/@lagimpodcast Lagim is now also on Threads! Just search for "lagimpodcast". Subscribe to LAGIM's YouTube channel: https://bit.ly/3rFdWCg Follow, rate and review LAGIM on Apple Podcasts and Spotify: https://spoti.fi/3qamBxl https://apple.co/3r3XjzT Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/lagim-a-filipino-true-crime-podcast--5701073/support.

It has been two years since I last covered the case of Pastor Apollo Quiboloy and his megachurch, The Kingdom of Jesus Christ, The Name Above Every Name. I cover a lot in this episode, so make sure you take breaks in between. In this episode, I make sure to highlight how Quiboloy went from confident preacher to a church leader in hiding. There are going to be details about the case in the US and the Philippines and how Quiboloy became the straw that broke the camel's back when it came to the Marcos-Duterte alliance. Sources I used are listed here. Support me: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/juzewoba LAGIM is on social media, so make sure to check me out: https://www.instagram.com/lagimpodcast/ https://twitter.com/LagimPod https://facebook.com/lagimpodcast/ https://www.tiktok.com/@lagimpodcast Lagim is now also on Threads! Just search for "lagimpodcast". Subscribe to LAGIM's YouTube channel: https://bit.ly/3rFdWCg Follow, rate and review LAGIM on Apple Podcasts and Spotify: https://spoti.fi/3qamBxl https://apple.co/3r3XjzT Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/lagim-a-filipino-true-crime-podcast--5701073/support.

In this episode, I delve into the life and untimely death of the talented Filipino artist Bree Jonson. Known for her evocative, nature-inspired paintings, Bree was on the cusp of further recognition in the art world when tragedy struck. On 18th September 2021, she was found dead in a hotel room in La Union, a popular beach town in the Philippines. Beside her was Julian Ongpin, the son of a wealthy and influential businessman, which immediately added layers of complexity and controversy to the case. Was it a tragic accident, or is there something more sinister at play? I explore the key facts that I collected when I was blogging about this three years ago. I talk about the mystery surrounding her death, and the fight for justice led by her family and friends. Through witness accounts, legal developments, and reflections on Bree’s artistic legacy, I honour her spirit while seeking to understand the truth behind her untimely demise. *** Three years on and we are still nowhere near any answers to the many questions in Bree’s Death. Justice also remains elusive. I am going to keep re-releasing this episode for as long as this podcast exists. I ask that you help me in making Bree's name appear in algorithms and mentions again. Say her name and keep her case in the media. Thank you. Sources list for this episode is here. Support me: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/juzewoba LAGIM is on social media, so make sure to check me out: https://www.instagram.com/lagimpodcast/ https://twitter.com/LagimPod https://facebook.com/lagimpodcast/ https://www.tiktok.com/@lagimpodcast Lagim is now also on Threads! Just search for "lagimpodcast". Subscribe to LAGIM's YouTube channel: https://bit.ly/3rFdWCg Follow, rate and review LAGIM on Apple Podcasts and Spotify: https://spoti.fi/3qamBxl https://apple.co/3r3XjzT Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/lagim-a-filipino-true-crime-podcast--5701073/support.

In this episode, I dive into one of the most chilling and brutal crimes in Manila's history. On August 26, 1963, a violent robbery at the RCA Building on Canonigo Street shocked the city, leaving five security guards dead and others narrowly escaping with their lives. Armed with an axe found on the scene and a twisted plan, the gang of perpetrators pulled off a staggering heist, but the real twist lies in who was behind it all. Tune in and listen to the details of this gruesome crime, the investigation that followed, and how justice was ultimately served. A BIG thank you to my fellow podcaster and friend, Earl, who is Camp Master over at the Philippine Campfire Stories Podcast. Make sure to listen to Earl's wonderfully scary and spooky stories, available on all podcasting platforms. Follow Earl on Instagram @campfirestoriesph. Daghang salamat, Earl! Sources I used are listed here. Support me: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/juzewoba LAGIM is on social media, so make sure to check me out: https://www.instagram.com/lagimpodcast/ https://twitter.com/LagimPod https://facebook.com/lagimpodcast/ https://www.tiktok.com/@lagimpodcast Lagim is now also on Threads! Just search for "lagimpodcast". Subscribe to LAGIM's YouTube channel: https://bit.ly/3rFdWCg Follow, rate and review LAGIM on Apple Podcasts and Spotify: https://spoti.fi/3qamBxl https://apple.co/3r3XjzT Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/lagim-a-filipino-true-crime-podcast--5701073/support.

In this episode, I explore the mysterious and tragic death of Steven Alston Davis, a British national found dead in his Makati apartment in 2002. What seemed like an ordinary crime turned into a shocking revelation of betrayal and deceit. Who was responsible for this heinous act, and what were the true motives behind it? Join me as I piece together the events leading up to that fateful night, uncovering secrets that would leave even the most seasoned investigators stunned. Tune in to hear the full story and unravel the truth behind one of the Philippines' most disturbing cases. A big thank you to my lovely friend, Stephanie, who lent me her voice, speaking in episode as Margaret Davis. Stephanie is a native of Liverpool but she masterfully created a general Northern English accent for the purpose of the cameo. Stephanie and I went to the University of Liverpool together. Whilst I slaved away in law school, she was knee-deep in German and Irish literature and cultural studies. What got us together 17 years ago was our love of musical theatre! Thank you again, Steph. Love ya! My heartfelt thanks also goes to the ethereal, beautiful and sweet-voiced, Nikki Breedveld, who you might know as Miss Universe PH Taguig 2023. Nikki has been super supportive throughout all this and I cannot thank her enough. She is beauty and brains, being not only a pageant queen and model but also a lawyer and mental health advocate. If you wanna follow her, catch her over on Instagram @nikkibreedveld. My sources list can be seen here. Support me: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/juzewoba LAGIM is on social media, so make sure to check me out: https://www.instagram.com/lagimpodcast/ https://twitter.com/LagimPod https://facebook.com/lagimpodcast/ https://www.tiktok.com/@lagimpodcast Lagim is now also on Threads! Just search for "lagimpodcast". Subscribe to LAGIM's YouTube channel: https://bit.ly/3rFdWCg Follow, rate and review LAGIM on Apple Podcasts and Spotify: https://spoti.fi/3qamBxl https://apple.co/3r3XjzT Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/lagim-a-filipino-true-crime-podcast--5701073/support.

In September 1995, Felipe and Evelyn Pestaño were anticipating the return of their son Philip who was working on board the BRP Bacolod. Their son was a young cargo officer in the Philippine Navy. What was supposed to be a heartwarming welcome turned into a bitter and tragic realisation that Philip had apparently died on board the navy ship under very suspicious circumstances. What followed were years of agony, legal battles and disappointment after disappointment for the Pestaño family. Listen now to learn more about this case. ***LagimFam, this is the season finale for season 4. Tomorrow, August 31st, the season opener for Season 5 will be dropped, so keep an eye out for that. My sources list can be seen here. Support me: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/juzewoba LAGIM is on social media, so make sure to check me out: https://www.instagram.com/lagimpodcast/ https://twitter.com/LagimPod https://facebook.com/lagimpodcast/ https://www.tiktok.com/@lagimpodcast Lagim is now also on Threads! Just search for "lagimpodcast". Subscribe to LAGIM's YouTube channel: https://bit.ly/3rFdWCg Follow, rate and review LAGIM on Apple Podcasts and Spotify: https://spoti.fi/3qamBxl https://apple.co/3r3XjzT Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/lagim-a-filipino-true-crime-podcast--5701073/support.

Mabuhay, LagimFam! Welcome to the first ever episode of Lagim: After Hours, a semi-regular bonus content series that I am embedding in the regular feed as well as on my YouTube feed. The episodes are mainly a more freestyle vodcast but I have extracted the audio for the podcat-only audience in case you do not want to watch a video. There are not a lot of SFX, bits and bobs, we just dive right into the topic and case and see where it leads us. After Hours will cover smaller cases, cases that are still rather new and developing, cases that do not have lots of info on them in order to make a whole podcast episode out of. I am also trying to be better with my video editing skills and with uploading other stuff on YouTube, so let us see where this goes. Our first ever episode focuses on beauty pageant queen Catherine Camilon who recently went missing. As of the time of recording and uploading, she is still missing but there are at least 2 suspects who are currently identified and further 2 who remain unknown, at least to us, the public. List of sources is here. Support me: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/juzewoba LAGIM is on social media, so make sure to check me out: https://www.instagram.com/lagimpodcast/ https://twitter.com/LagimPod https://facebook.com/lagimpodcast/ https://www.tiktok.com/@lagimpodcast Lagim is now also on Threads! Just search for "lagimpodcast". Subscribe to LAGIM's YouTube channel: https://bit.ly/3rFdWCg Follow, rate and review LAGIM on Apple Podcasts and Spotify: https://spoti.fi/3qamBxl https://apple.co/3r3XjzT Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/lagim-a-filipino-true-crime-podcast--5701073/support.

On the 2nd August 2023, Jerhode Jemboy Baltazar and his friend, Sonny Boy, planned a fishing trip to earn a couple of bucks. The boys set out to first clean their boats before sailing out but as they were minding their business, a group of police officers approached their area in Navotas and opened fire. Sonny Boy saw his friend fall into the water, only to never surface alive anymore. Another young soul taken by the very authorities tasked to protect and serve Filipinos. Jemboy's killing ignited discussions around the culture of corruption, violence and impunity within the PNP and how after Duterte's war on drugs, killings of unarmed, mostly poor Filipinos continue. Despite showing themselves as remorseful and willing to prioritise Jemboy's case, cracks would soon be seen that would expose how the police would always protect their own first instead of taking responsibility for their crimes. Listen now to learn more about this case. List of sources is here: Support me: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/juzewoba LAGIM is on social media, so make sure to check me out: https://www.instagram.com/lagimpodcast/ https://twitter.com/LagimPod https://facebook.com/lagimpodcast/ https://www.tiktok.com/@lagimpodcast Lagim is now also on Threads! Just search for "lagimpodcast". Subscribe to LAGIM's YouTube channel: https://bit.ly/3rFdWCg Follow, rate and review LAGIM on Apple Podcasts and Spotify: https://spoti.fi/3qamBxl https://apple.co/3r3XjzT Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/lagim-a-filipino-true-crime-podcast--5701073/support.

Overseas Filipino Workers or OFWs have long been dubbed as the Philippines' modern-day heroes. They leave family and friends, their comfort zones, their culture and homes behing to try their luck in foreign and far-flung countries, hoping to earn a better living than from the few opportunities offered back home. In July 2022, Jullebee Cabilis Ranara, a native of Las Piñas decided to try her luck again in Kuwait after a successful stint in Bahrain some years before. In the early days of her stay with her Kuwaiti employer, there had already been signs that Jullebee may not have been entirely safe. Six months later, she would be found dead in a desert and the way she was found sent shockwaves through Kuwait and the Philippines alike. But here is the thing...Jullebee was not the first and only one who was murdered in Kuwait. She was, in a way, the culmination of a series of deaths that would ultimately make Filipinos question their own government and whether it really was capable of keeping OFWs safe abroad. Jullebee's story is also the story of Joanna Demafelis, Constancia Lago Dayag and Jeanelyn Villavende. Listen now to learn about all of their stories. List of sources is here: Support me: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/juzewoba LAGIM is on social media, so make sure to check me out: https://www.instagram.com/lagimpodcast/ https://twitter.com/LagimPod https://facebook.com/lagimpodcast/ https://www.tiktok.com/@lagimpodcast Lagim is now also on Threads! Just search for "lagimpodcast". Subscribe to LAGIM's YouTube channel: https://bit.ly/3rFdWCg Follow, rate and review LAGIM on Apple Podcasts and Spotify: https://spoti.fi/3qamBxl https://apple.co/3r3XjzT Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/lagim-a-filipino-true-crime-podcast--5701073/support.

On the 4th March, a group of armed men in military gear entered the residence of Negros Oriental governor Roel Degamo. What looked to be a normal Saturday of meeting his constituents suddenly turned into a nightmare that his family is still living to this very day. In a matter of days, it became apparent that the killing of Degamo was not just an unfortunate incident. Signs and evidence point at a greater conspiracy to eliminate the governor who may have stood in the way of another family's political ambitions. Listen now to learn more about this story. Link to sources is here. Support me: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/juzewoba LAGIM is on social media, so make sure to check me out: https://www.instagram.com/lagimpodcast/ https://twitter.com/LagimPod https://facebook.com/lagimpodcast/ https://www.tiktok.com/@lagimpodcast Lagim is now also on Threads! Just search for "lagimpodcast". Subscribe to LAGIM's YouTube channel: https://bit.ly/3rFdWCg Follow, rate and review LAGIM on Apple Podcasts and Spotify: https://spoti.fi/3qamBxl https://apple.co/3r3XjzT Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/lagim-a-filipino-true-crime-podcast--5701073/support.

Hi LagimFam! I am releasing this episode a week earlier as it is my birthday weekend and I want to fully be in the moment for the next weekend and the next couple of weeks as I go travelling again. So today, I am presenting the story of Blessie Gotingco, a Filipino expat in New Zealand who in 2014 met a cruel fate at the hands of someone who was not completely unknown to the authorities. This was a heartbreaking one for me to cover because at the very core of this case is the fact that this crime, Blessie's fate was avoidable. A maelstrom of bad decisions, lack of accountability and murderous intent ultimately led to her early passing, leaving behind a family that will forever feel this huge loss and how the system ultimately failed them and Blessie. Link to sources is here. Support me: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/juzewoba LAGIM is on social media, so make sure to check me out: https://www.instagram.com/lagimpodcast/ https://twitter.com/LagimPod https://facebook.com/lagimpodcast/ https://www.tiktok.com/@lagimpodcast Lagim is now also on Threads! Just search for "lagimpodcast". Subscribe to LAGIM's YouTube channel: https://bit.ly/3rFdWCg Follow, rate and review LAGIM on Apple Podcasts and Spotify: https://spoti.fi/3qamBxl https://apple.co/3r3XjzT Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/lagim-a-filipino-true-crime-podcast--5701073/support.