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LEGAZPI CITY —The prime suspect in the killing of Dr. Rajean Monette Romualdez, 36, an obstetrician-gynecologist of Bicol Medical Center in Naga City, surrendered to the operatives of the National Bureau of Investigation on Wednesday afternoon, Feb. 19.
NBI senior agent Joey Asejo told The Manila Times that the suspect, Raymart V. Martinez, surrendered in Matnog, Sorsogon.
Martinez was said to be the last companion of Romualdez, who was found lifeless inside a car parked near the BIR office in Naga City on Feb. 16, 2025.
Martinez was identified as a person of interest by the Philippine National Police which formed a team to hunt down the suspect.
The NBI in Bicol also worked with the PNP to hunt down the prime suspect. Martinez surrendered to NBI Bicol led by director Jaime Santiago a day after former mediaman-turned-businessman Noel De Luna offered a P1 million reward.
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De Luna offered the bounty for information of the whereabouts of the person of interest.
"It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of our former Department of OB-GYNE chief resident, Dr. Rajean Monette Romualdez. She was a hardworking, compassionate, and kind leader whose dedication to both her patients and colleagues left a lasting impact," the statement said.
"Her empathy, work ethic, and inspiring presence will be deeply missed. Our heartfelt condolences go out to her family and all who had the privilege of knowing her," the BMC statement added.
Romualdez, single, and a resident of Singgalong, Manila, was found dead on Feb. 16, 2025.
Police investigators said that there was a bullet wound on the left side of the physician's head.
The PNP operatives are still gathering pieces of evidence.
"We will not stop until the culprit is caught," assured Rebellon.
