MANILA, Philippines — The Philippine government is extending assistance to a Filipino domestic helper allegedly involved in the murder of her employer’s child.

“We humbly provide the assurance that this tragic incident is isolated and does not represent the values of Filipinos and overseas Filipino workers who are known for their caring nature, professionalism, dedication and hard work,” the Department of Migrant Workers said yesterday.

At least the suspect in Rodriguez’s killing – said to be her nephew and neighbor – was quickly arrested. Probers say the motive appears to be related to a family feud and not to the victim’s work as a journalist. Regardless of the motive, with the alleged gunman arrested, perhaps justice will move faster in her case. Relatives of broadcaster Percival Mabasa, known as Percy Lapid, are still waiting for law enforcers to catch the suspected mastermind, former Bureau of Corrections chief Gerald Bantag. The other principal suspect, his former deputy security officer Ricardo Zulueta, died of heart failure last March 15 in Bataan without ever being caught.

The DMW is coordinating with Kuwaiti authorities concerning the incident.

Based on news reportsotso, the Filipino worker confessed that she placed the child inside a washing machine out of frustration.