Cambodia has become an attractive tourist, investment and trade destination in Asia, said Prime Minister Samdech Moha Borvor Thipadei Hun Manet while pressing over the official opening ceremony of the 8th River Festival in Siem Reap provincial city this evening. The Premier also laid stress on the significance of the tourism sector, saying that it is a key driving force for Cambodia's economic growth in the last 30 years. Samdech Thipadei called on relevant ministries and institutions to continue to prioritise the development of riverine areas, particularly in the provinces around the Mekong River and Tonle Sap Lake, to build essential infrastructure supporting tourism, enhance connectivity, and improve transportation. The 8th River Festival has been taking place from Mar. 15 to 17 along the Siem Reap River, between the Royal Residence and Wat Bo pagoda, to promote tourism potential along the riparian provinces in Cambodia. Under the theme 'River for Peace and Development,' this year's event features art performances and concerts by national and international artists, a fireworks display, local products exhibition, a tourism fair, a Mekong food festival, and entertainment activities. River Festival is organised every year on a rotation basis by the riparian provinces, and the first event was organised in Kratie in 2015, followed by the second in Stung Treng, the third in Kampong Cham and Thbong Khmum, the fourth in Kandal, the fifth in Kampong Chhnang, the sixth in Battambang, and the seventh in Kampong Thom. Source: Agence Kampuchea Presse MANILA: Police have arrested two of the three suspects in the November 2023 killing of Misamis Occidental broadcaster Juan Jumalon, the Presidential Task Force on Media Security (PTFoMS) announced on Saturday. Citing the report from Misamis Occidental police director Col. Dwight Monato, PTFoMS executive director Undersecretary Paul Gutierrez identified the arrested suspects as Boboy Bongcawel (alias Boboy) and Renante Bongcawel (alias Inteng). Gutierrez said the two were arrested Friday in Barangay Poblacion, Sapang Dalaga town by the Calamba and Sapang Dalaga Municipal police. The operations were conducted by virtue of an arrest warrant for murder and theft issued by Executive Judge Michael Lotao Ajoc of Calamba Regional Trial Court Branch 36. 'Boboy was the person identified as poking a gun at Jumalon's radio station helper when he opened the gate, while Inteng was identified as the driver of their getaway motorcycle,' Gutierrez said in a statement. 'No bail was recommended for their temporary liberty, ' he added. The arrested suspects maintained their silence. Gutierrez is optimistic that authorities would be able to apprehend "very soon' the remaining suspect, gunman Julito Mangumpit (alias Ricky). "Already, the Misamis Occidental PPO (Police Provincial Office) is following up on several leads on Mangumpit's whereabouts," Gutierrez said. 'Their dedication and unswerving commitment to solve this case is truly commendable." Gutierrez said the resolution of Jumalon's case is a top priority of the government, adding that President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. gave a clear directive to leave no stone unturned until justice is served to the slain broadcaster's family. Jumalon, also known as DJ Johnny Walker, was gunned down on Nov. 5, 2023 in Calamba town while on live broadcast inside his residence, where 94.7 Gold FM community radio station is also located. Source: Philippines News Agency