Aftermath
President Benigno Aquino III ordered the law enforcement agencies to re-investigate the case six months before the prescription period lapses. He also ordered the Secretary of Justice Leila de Lima to study the possibility of giving compensation to Webb and others.
On December 28, 2010, new witnesses have come forward accusing Hubert Webb and others of allegedly being behind the Vizconde massacre. Other witnesses say Webb was in the Philippines at the time of the murders.
On January 4, 2011, Justice Secretary Leila de Lima said suspect Joey Filart was spotted in the United States.
On January 18, 2011, the Supreme Court denied Lauro Vizconde's motion to reverse the acquittal because of double jeopardy.
On March 18, 2011, Hubert Webb, filed a lawsuit against Jessica Alfaro for false testimony at the Parañaque Prosecutor's Office.
On June 14, 2011, Hubert Webb filed a P180,000 compensation claim for "unlawful conviction" for the Vizconde massacre.
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