Assassination is normal in the Philippines not only for government officials but also for regular citizens. The most common method of assassination for both citizens and officials is a motorcycle duo riding up on the target and then blasting them away. This series will document the number of citizens assassinated on a monthly basis. These stories are to be distinguished from regular murder cases which happen on a daily basis.
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| https://mb.com.ph/2026/03/09/family-driver-shot-dead-in-zamboanga-city |
A family driver was shot dead here on Monday, March 9.
The Police Station 5 identified the victim as Cesar Ivan Francisco.
The victim was walking with a companion in front of the Zamboanga City Electric Cooperative when two motorcycle-riding gunmen appeared and shot him.
The suspects fled and the victim died on the spot from bullet wounds. Six .45 caliber shell casings were recovered in the area.
Police are conducting follow-up investigation and manhunt operations.
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| https://mb.com.ph/2026/03/11/motorcycle-rider-shot-dead-by-riding-in-tandem-in-qc |
A motorcycle rider was shot dead by unidentified motorcycle-riding suspects in front of a fast-food chain in Barangay Payatas, Quezon City, on Tuesday, March 10.
According to the report, the shooting occurred around 5 p.m.
The victim’s body remained lying on the road beside his motorcycle until around 8 p.m., when it was finally retrieved by authorities.
Another man was also caught in the incident and suffered a gunshot wound to the hand.
He was immediately rushed to a nearby hospital for treatment.
Police are conducting investigation to determine the motive behind the shooting and identify the suspects.
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| https://mb.com.ph/2026/03/14/public-school-teacher-shot-dead-in-pangasinan |
A 53-year-old public school teacher was shot dead by two gunmen on a motorcycle in Barangay Carmay East here on Wednesday, March 11.
Police Capt. Eugene Romma C. Navalta, deputy chief of police of Rosales, identified the victim as Jun.
Investigation said the victim was driving his motorcycle on his way home from Santa Maria, Pangasinan when the suspects appeared and shot him.
The victim was taken to a hospital where he was declared dead.
Police recovered empty .45 caliber shells and slugs in the crime scene.
Meanwhile, a 38-year-old tricycle driver was gunned down in Barangay Nungnungan 2, Cauayan City, Isabela, on Thursday, March 12.
Police discovered the victim Armando sprawled on the ground with bullet wounds in the chest following a report from a concerned citizen about a vehicular accident in the area.
Five empty shell casings and one deformed bullet were recovered in the area.
The victim was taken to a hospital where he was declared dead.
Follow-up investigation and pursuit operations are ongoing in both incidents.
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| https://mb.com.ph/2026/03/18/couple-ambushed-in-zamboanga-sibugay |
A couple from Tungawan municipality, Zamboanga Sibugay province was ambushed here on Wednesday, March 18.
Police said the victims, Joel and Rowena, were on their way home to Tungawan after purchasing goods here when they were ambushed by two men on a motorcycle.
Joel sustained six bullet wounds and was taken to the hospital. Rowena was unhurt.
Police are conducting manhunt operations and follow-up investigation.
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| https://mb.com.ph/2026/03/18/elderly-watchman-shot-dead-in-bago-city |
A 68-year-old farm watchman who was formerly jailed for murder was gunned down in Purok Matam-is, Barangay Busay, Bago City, Negros Occidental on Sunday, March 15.
Police Lt. Col. James Latayon, Bago City police chief, said the victim Fred was driving a motorcycle on his way to work when he was shot by an unidentified motorcycle-riding gunman.
Latayon said the victim succumbed to bullet wounds in the head, back, and left arm.
The victim’s family said he had received threats and police are probing if the incident could be a possible retaliation linked to a murder case 20 years ago or previous involvement in two more fatal incidents.
Latayon said that no official complaints were filed against the victim over his alleged involvement in two other incidents reportedly triggered by personal reasons.
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| https://mb.com.ph/2026/03/20/community-radio-announcer-shot-dead |
A 49-year-old community radio announcer was gunned down outside his house in Sitio Lapak Kawayanan, Barangay Robles, La Castellana, Negros Occidental on Friday, March 20.
Police identified the victim as Julio Calo, also a job order casual employee in Himamaylan City, Negros Occidental.
Investigation showed that the victim was standing in front of his house when a white Sports Utility Vehicle coming from the direction of La Carlota City, Negros Occidental stopped in front of him.
An unidentified person appeared and shot the victim in the head. He died on the spot.
Police Major Romulo Gepilango, La Castellana police chief, said they are probing the incident.
Calo had a program in a community radio station based in Himamaylan City.
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| https://mb.com.ph/2026/03/23/man-shot-dead-in-quezon-by-riding-in-tandem |
A 35-year-old man was shot dead by two riding-in-tandem gunmen in Barangay Malabanban Sur, this town, on Sunday afternoon, March 22.
Police identified the victim as Salbakuta of Barangay Malabanban Norte here.
Investigation said the victim was riding as back rider of a motorcycle driven by Vincent when the suspects appeared and shot him.
He died on the spot due to multiple bullet wounds. Vincent was unhurt.
Recovered in the crime scene were two fired .45 caliber cartridge cases.
Police are conducting manhunt and follow-up investigation.
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| https://mb.com.ph/2026/03/24/bar-owner-gunned-down-in-batangas |
A 60-year-old restaurant and bar owner was shot to death on Monday evening, March 23, in Barangay Laiya Ibabao, this town.
Police identified the victim as Dionisio de Castro of Sitio Hulo lI, Barangay Laiya Aplaya, here.
The victim was inside Danaya Bar and Restaurant when two men arrived on board a black motorcycle at about 7:50 p.m.
One of the suspects, wearing a helmet, approached the victim and shot the victim who died on the spot.
The gunmen escaped towards Barangay Bataan, this town.
Police are conducting follow-up and manhunt operations.
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