Three More Tales of Dog Abuse In the Philippines

It's a hard bark life for dogs in the Philippines. Instead of kisses they get kicked and instead of treated they get tricked. Even if they have an owner it's a hard bark row they hoe. Here are two stories of dogs mistreated by their owners. The first one was mistreated for views on Facebook with the intent of earning money. 

https://www.gmanetwork.com/news/topstories/regions/995286/negros-vlogger-apology-animal-cruelty/story/

An 18-year-old content creator in Cauayan, Negros Occidental is in hot water after hitting a dog on camera for content.

The local police said the content creator, identified as alias Jomond, is new to vlogging and reportedly wanted to make people laugh.

"Considering that he is new to joining such things (vlogging), for him, it was just for fun—just for kicks—to supposedly make people laugh," said Lt. Col. Norberto Barniso, chief of the Cauayan Municipal Police Station.

His video was viewed at least 600,000 times but the vlogger's choice of content did not sit well with authorities and animal rights advocates.

"That was really terrible because you can see the fear in the puppy's eyes and that in itself is already cruelty," said animal rights advocate Daniel Sam Salvatierra.

"Animal cruelty is not acceptable. That you are liable to the law. The LGU should reach out to small communities and have the people involved," Salvatierra said.

His group is eyeing at filing charges against the vlogger.

Under Republic Act 8485 or the Animal Welfare Act, any form of animal cruelty is considered a criminal offense.

Cauayan Councilor Carlo Sumogat said the mayor has already summoned the content creator.

The council also wants to see him separately.

"That is not a joke. Regarding our next step, we will summon him. The mayor really wants him brought in. I would like to convey to him that aside from the mayor's call, we also want him to appear before the Sangguniang Bayan (Municipal Council) because we really condemn what happened," Sumogat said.

On July 17, 2026, the vlogger, together with his parents, faced the local government and an animal rights group together at the Municipal Veterinarian Office.

He said he is not aware that hitting an animal is wrong. He also admitted that he wanted the video to have many views because he wanted to earn from it.

Content creators earn from the social media platform depending on the kind of engagement their content generates.

"I didn't know it was wrong. It’s overwhelming; I haven't even been reading the comments because they hurt so much. I didn't realize how much anger there was from the people against me. We are just poor, and I wanted to earn a salary from Facebook," he said.

The captain of the barangay where the vlogger's family lives said that whatever his motivation is, hitting animals is never right.

The Cauayan LGU wants the vlogger to render community service as punishment.

The four-month-old dog in the video, as well as the vlogger's other dog, have been rescued and will be made to undergo a medical check-up.

Animal welfare advocate CJ Bertol said the dogs appear to have signs of trauma.

This is truly an amazing story. Apparently this 18 year old young man had no idea that one should not hit their dog. Furthermore he had no idea that hitting a dog is not funny. If this is his idea of comedy I'd hate to see his idea of tragedy. 

I like how he says "We are just poor, and I wanted to earn a salary from Facebook." As if being poor is an excuse for abusing one's animal. Did his parents never teach him how to behave towards animals? Both of his dogs have been rescued and hopefully will be rehomed rather than rot in the pound. In the meantime maybe this young man can find a real job.

In another story an owner tossed his 2 puppies onto the road!

https://mb.com.ph/2026/07/09/animal-cruelty-2-puppies-die-after-being-tossed-onto-road-by-owner-in-gapan-city

Two puppies died after their owner, an elderly man in Barangay San Vicente here, allegedly tossed them onto a concrete road during an argument over dog feces and noise with his neighbor last week.

The suspect was allegedly under the influence of alcohol when the incident occurred.

The puppies sustained fatal injuries and died. The suspect reportedly disposed of the puppies' remains, preventing them from being recovered.

Bataan Animal Welfare Society volunteers rescued the surviving mother dog and her remaining puppy from the owner's custody.

They are now under veterinary observation and receiving initial treatment.

The rescue group has launched a fundraising campaign to help cover transportation and emergency veterinary expenses.

No formal complaint has been filed with the Gapan City Police Station against the suspect.

The Animal Welfare Act of the Philippines or Republic Act No. 8485 as amended by RA 10631 says intentionally harming or killing animals may constitute animal cruelty and carry criminal penalties.

Authorities have appealed for information, photos, or videos related to the incident to establish facts and ensure accountability.

Well, at least he buried the remains. But why did he do it? Did his neighbor complain of feces and noise and the man toss them as a result? Did he intend to blame the neighbor by saying, "Look at what you made me do?" 

Finally, we come to the most chilling dog abuse story for the month of July, 2026. A man was caught raping a Dachshund. 

https://newsinfo.inquirer.net/2258001/tacloban-vendor-arrested-for-alleged-sexual-abuse-of-pet-dog

A 50-year-old vendor was arrested late Saturday night after he was caught allegedly sexually abusing a pet dog inside a residence in Barangay 69 Anibong in this city, police said.

The suspect, identified only by the alias “Doming,” of San Jorge, Samar, now faces charges for violation of Republic Act No. 8485, or the Animal Welfare Act of 1998, as amended, specifically its provisions prohibiting animal sexual abuse.

Police said the incident occurred at around 11:55 p.m. on Saturday, July 4, after the suspect had been invited by a member of the complainant’s family to join a drinking session at their house.

According to the initial police investigation, the suspect later excused himself, saying he would use the comfort room. Moments later, the complainant, identified only as “Nannie,” 43, and her daughters heard their brown female Dachshund crying loudly.

The family searched for the source of the cries and traced them to the comfort room. When they reached the already open door, they allegedly found the suspect holding the dog while engaging in a sexual act with the animal.

The complainant immediately confronted the suspect and ordered him to release the dog. Police said the animal sustained serious injuries to its genital area.

The complainant then sought assistance from the Tacloban City Police Office by reporting the incident to Police Station 2.

Responding officers immediately proceeded to the residence, arrested the suspect, and brought him to the police station for documentation and the filing of the appropriate criminal complaint.

Authorities said charges for violation of Republic Act No. 8485, as amended by Republic Act No. 10631, are being prepared against the suspect.

The dog is expected to undergo a veterinary examination to document its injuries as part of the evidence in the case.

What can be said about this incident? The sheer horror speaks for itself. 

Sara Duterte's Lawyers Admit She Is Guilty In Bizarre Defense

Vice President Sara Duterte's impeachment trial has finally begun. With 92 scheduled days of testimony and only 3 days per week allotted for the trial it will be months before this is over. That is 30 weeks meaning this trial will likely last until next year. Perhaps it will be fun to take a look at the arguments of Sara's defense team which up until now has been all about protocol while ignoring the substantial issues at play.

In week one of the trial the prosecution began with Sara's threat to assassinate President Marcos and his wife. The witness they called is an NBI expert and the whole point of his testimony was to ascertain the authenticity of the video. Sara's defense team's arguments are mind blowing. 

https://newsinfo.inquirer.net/2260230/defense-argument-sara-dutertes-threat-not-a-high-crime

Vice President Sara Duterte’s defense team on Wednesday sought to dismantle the testimony of the prosecution’s first witness in her impeachment trial, arguing that the charge arising from the “threats” she made in 2024 against President Marcos, his wife Liza Araneta-Marcos, and former Speaker Martin Romualdez “are not ‘other high crimes’ contemplated by the Constitution as grounds for impeachment.”

On the third day of the trial before the Senate impeachment court, defense lawyers focused their cross-examination on National Bureau of Investigation senior agent John Mark Calilung, questioning the basis of the bureau’s investigation and pointing to what they described as major gaps in the evidence linking Duterte to an alleged assassination plot.

Defense counsel Mark Vinluan argued that House prosecutors failed to present evidence that Duterte had hired an assassin to kill the Marcos couple and Romualdez.

So, they admit the video is real and a threat was made but it does not rise to the level of a "high crime" because there is no evidence she hired an assassin. Nevermind the fact that proving the existence of an assassin was not the point for this witness. Also, do Sara's threats amount to a low crime?

“When VP Sara uttered those words, she was not responding as Sara Duterte, the Vice President, but as Sara Duterte the wife, mother, daughter and sister, who only sought to protect herself and her family. Operation Romanov is in place, and the threat against their lives is real,” Vinluan told the impeachment court.

He claimed Duterte had been subjected to “unauthorized intelligence and surveillance operations by government agents that exposed her family to security threats, thereby causing intense trauma and uncontrollable fear.”

“Her homes in Davao and Manila were profiled, and this is proven by classified gazing reports. Her trusted security personnel were removed,” Vinluan added.

The proceedings centered on Article IV of the impeachment complaint, which accuses Duterte of issuing grave threats against Marcos, the first lady, and his cousin Romualdez during an online press briefing on Nov. 23, 2024.

Operation Romanov? What proof is there that such a plot was enacted against the Duterte family? The argument here is that because Duterte felt threatened she was justified in threatening to kill the President! 

“There is no proof of any contracting of an assassin. The prosecution admitted that the video does not prove any fact other than its existence. The prosecution has no other competent evidence to prove that VP Sara contracted an assassin,” Vinluan told the court.

He argued that the prosecution itself had acknowledged that Duterte’s remarks did not “100 percent” establish that she had hired an assassin, and that those statements alone could not be considered a high crime or an impeachable offense.

The phrase “other high crimes” is contained in Article XI, Section 2 of the 1987 Constitution as part of a list of impeachable offenses. Also on the list are culpable violation of the Constitution, treason, bribery, graft and corruption, and betrayal of public trust.

Vinluan said Duterte’s remarks should instead be viewed in the “proper context” of the threats against her and her family.

“And while her response (to the threats) was unconventional, it was justified,” Vinluan said.

There it is! The defense ADMITS Sara made grave threats to the lives of the President, his wife, and the Speaker of the House. The defense is that these were justified because she felt threatened and because no assassin has been produced these threats do not rise to the level of a high crime and thus are not an impeachable offense. 

More than that, the defense claimed she was echoing the sentiments of ordinary Filipinos!

The defense lawyer also said that the alleged grave threats and inciting to sedition falls under the jurisdiction of the metropolitan trial court and first level courts, and should not be considered as high crimes under the Constitution.

“She never incited sedition. She merely echoed the voice of ordinary Filipinos. Her message that day only reflected what was already in their hearts and minds. There was no betrayal of public trust. She actually upheld the people’s trust as she spoke for and behalf of the people,” Vinluan said.

https://www.manilatimes.net/2026/07/09/news/witness-on-assassin-to-testify-at-impeachment-trial-prosecutors-say/2381093/amp

Is there really a desire to kill the President and his wife in the hearts and minds of ordinary Filipinos? What an incredible way to dump on your constituency. What a horrible defense. 

Threatening to kill the President or anyone else is a grave threat and is a crime in the Philippines whether or not one has procured a hitman. 

Grave threats, A282 Revised Penal Code

1. Concept

Grave threats – refers to the crime of threatening another with the infliction upon the person, honor or property of the latter or of his family of any wrong amounting to a crime.

a. Legal basis

Art. 282. Grave threats. – Any person who shall threaten another with the infliction upon the person, honor or property of the latter or of his family of any wrong amounting to a crime, shall suffer:

1. The penalty next lower in degree than that prescribed by law for the crime he threatened to commit, if the offender shall have made the threat demanding money or imposing any other condition, even though not unlawful, and said offender shall have attained his purpose. If the offender shall not have attained his purpose, the penalty lower by two (2) degrees shall be imposed.

If the threat be made in writing or through a middleman, the penalty shall be imposed in its maximum period.

2. The penalty of arresto mayor and a fine not exceeding One hundred thousand pesos (P100,000), if the threat shall not have been made subject to a condition. (As amended by R.A. 10951) Article 284. Bond for good behavior. – In all cases falling within the two next preceding articles [Articles 282 and 283], the person making the threats may also be required to give bail not to molest the person threatened, or if he shall fail to give such bail, he shall be sentenced to destierro.

https://legalresource.ph/grave-threats-a282-revised-penal-code/

Here are Sara's exact words:

"Don't worry, Ma'am, about my security, because I have already talked to someone. I told him, if they kill me, kill BBM [President Ferdinand Marcos Jr.], Liza Araneta [the First Lady], and Martin Romualdez [former House Speaker]. No joke, no joke. I have already given my instructions, Ma'am. If I die, I said, 'do not stop until you kill them.' And then he said yes."

https://newsinfo.inquirer.net/2260041/sara-dutertes-kill-threat-vs-marcos-absolute-says-witness

It appears from her words that a hitman has already been hired and is waiting for the exact time. She even reiterates twice that it is not a joke. It's a necessary and warranted pre-supposition that she has hired a hitman. Either way the prosecution says they will be presenting additional evidence regarding the existence of this alleged hitman. 

https://www.manilatimes.net/2026/07/09/news/witness-on-assassin-to-testify-at-impeachment-trial-prosecutors-say/2381093

THE prosecution has confirmed to the Senate impeachment court that it will present a witness on the supposed hitman allegedly hired by Vice President Sara Duterte to kill President Ferdinand Marcos Jr.

It's not over and yet the defense has already leaped to the conclusion that no proof for the existence of a hitman has been given when that was NOT the point of John Mark Calilung's testimony. With a shoddy defense like this things are not looking up for Sara Duterte. 

Assassinated Citizens June, 2026

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. 

https://www.philstar.com/nation/2026/06/02/2532358/2-men-killed-6-hurt-cotabato-gun-attack

Two men were killed while six others, including minors, were wounded when gunmen shot them with M16 rifles on Tuesday morning, June 2, in Barangay Malingao in Kadayangan town in Cotabato province.

Local executives and Capt. Steffie Salanguit, spokesperson of the Police Regional Office-Bangsamoro Autonomous Region, separately told reporters at noon Tuesday that the incident left two Moro residents of Barangay Malingao, Musalik Balang and Haron Boliongan, dead.

Six others, among them the non-Moro Romeo Lombo, a resident of Barangay Glad in nearby Midsayap, Cotabato, sustained bullet wounds in different parts of their bodies, according to Salanguit and municipal officials who helped transport them to different hospitals.

Kadayangan is one of the eight newly-created Bangsamoro towns in the Special Geographic Area of the Bangsamoro Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao, located in the territory of Cotabato province in Administrative Region 12.

Lt. Julito Gonzalez, officer-in-charge of the Kadayangan Municipal Police Station, and Salanguit separately told reporters that Balang, Boliongan and the six residents hurt in the attack were together at one area in Barangay Malingao when men, armed with M16 assault rifles, came close and opened fire.

Their attackers immediately scampered away after they felled the victims with rifle shots, according to barangay officials and police investigators who responded to the atrocity, which caused panic among villagers in Barangay Malingao.

https://cebudailynews.inquirer.net/733966/talisay-shooting-body-found-along-shoreline-in-brgy-tangke

A 39-year-old man was found dead with a gunshot wound to the head along the shoreline of Sitio Ratan in Barangay Tangke, Talisay City, early Wednesday morning, June 3.

Hours after authorities recovered the body, the victim was identified as Julius Cabradilla. His 29-year-old common-law partner arrived at the scene and confirmed his identity based on the clothes he was wearing.

In an interview with reporters, Cabradilla’s partner, a resident of Barangay San Roque, Talisay City, said she last saw him on Tuesday evening before going to sleep.

She said she was unaware that Cabradilla had left their residence that night.

The woman also confirmed that the clothes he was wearing when his body was discovered were the same ones he had on the last time she saw him.

However, she stated that she had no knowledge of where Cabradilla went after he left their residence.

Early Wednesday morning, at around 3:00 a.m., residents of Sitio Ratan reported hearing several gunshots. Approximately two hours later, Cabradilla’s body was discovered along the shoreline of Sitio Ratan.

He was believed to have died from a gunshot wound to the head.

Investigators also recovered three spent shell casings near the scene. However, authorities have yet to determine the type of firearm used in the incident.

As of this writing, the Talisay City Police Station has yet to release an official report regarding the incident.

Personnel from the Scene of the Crime Operatives (SOCO) are currently processing the area and collecting possible evidence.

Investigators continue to establish the circumstances surrounding Cabradilla’s death.

Authorities have yet to determine the motive behind the killing, identify any suspects, or ascertain whether the victim was shot at the same location where his body was discovered.

https://newsinfo.inquirer.net/2241265/man-shot-dead-by-motorbike-riding-assassin-in-laguna

A 44-year-old street vendor was shot and killed by a motorcycle-riding gunman in Cabuyao City, Laguna, on Friday night.

In a report released Saturday, the Police Regional Office 4A said the victim, identified only as “Sammy,” was in a tricycle with his live-in partner prior to the incident in Barangay Banay-Banay at 7:50 p.m.

Police said two men aboard a motorcycle approached the tricycle, and one of the suspects repeatedly fired at the victim and sped off.

The victim sustained multiple gunshot wounds and was rushed to Cabuyao City Hospital, where he was declared dead on arrival.

His partner was unharmed.

Investigators said the suspects were wearing red jackets, blue jeans, and helmets. They were reportedly riding a red Honda Click motorcycle bearing plate number DO 52135.

Authorities have launched a manhunt operation and are continuing their investigation to identify the suspects and determine the motive behind the killing.

https://mb.com.ph/2026/06/07/woman-shot-dead-after-visiting-detained-live-in-partner

A 41-year-old woman was gunned down following a visit to her detained live-in partner at the Negros Occidental District Jail (NODJ) in Barangay Tabunan, Bago City, Negros Occidental on Saturday, June 6.

Police identified the victim as Lowela, a resident of Barangay 2, Manapla, Negros Occidental.

Police Lt. Col. James Latayon, Bago police chief, said the victim had just visited her live-in partner in jail for a drug offense and was about to leave the facility with her two friends on board a rented tricycle when two unidentified persons on a motorcycle appeared and shot her with a caliber .45 pistol in the body. 

The victim died on the spot. Her companions were unharmed.

The motorcycle driver was wearing a yellow-gold sweatshirt and a black bonnet while his back rider was wearing a black T-shirt and a black bonnet. Both were not wearing helmets.

The suspects fled after the shooting.

Latayon said the victim may have been monitored by the suspects.

Police are conducting follow-up investigation and manhunt operations.

https://mb.com.ph/2026/06/08/barber-shot-dead-while-cutting-customers-hair-in-bacolod

A 50-year-old barber was gunned down while cutting a customer’s hair in his house in Barangay Vista Alegre here on Sunday, June 7. 

Police identified the victim as Carlito. 

Investigation showed that an unidentified person suddenly entered his house and shot him. The victim died on the spot and the gunman fled along with an unidentified companion on a motorcycle. 

The victim's customer, a student was unharmed.  

The victim’s wife said that her husband decided to go home early as he was expecting more customers in preparation for the class opening on Monday, June 8. 

The victim’s wife said that she could not think of any motive behind the killing and sought justice for his death. 

“It's too painful. He suddenly left us,” she said. “What was he done that they attacked him?” she asked. 

Follow-up investigation and manhunt operations are ongoing.

https://mb.com.ph/2026/06/08/vendor-gunned-down-in-laguna

A 43-year-old vendor was shot dead in Barangay Maulawin here on Sunday morning.

Police identified the victim as Gian.

Investigation said the victim was inside his room eating fruits when an unidentified individual called his name from outside.

He looked out the window and was shot. The suspect wearing black hooded jacket, red backpack, and driving a black motorcycle fled towards the town of Santa Cruz, Laguna.

The victim was taken to the Laguna Medical Center in Santa Cruz where he was declared dead.

Follow-up investigation and manhunt operations are ongoing. 

Meanwhile, a fraternity member drowned in a resort in Barangay Libjo, Infanta, Quezon on Sunday afternoon.

Police said the victim Darwin was seen floating face down in a swimming pool following a drinking session with colleagues.

Darwin was taken to a hospital where he was declared dead.

https://newsinfo.inquirer.net/2246395/2-dead-3-wounded-in-leyte-ambush-cops-launch-hot-pursuit

A deadly shooting incident in Barangay Salvacion, Albuera, in Leyte, left two persons dead, and three others wounded on Monday morning, prompting a police manhunt in the mountainous area of the barangay.

Based on initial police reports from the Leyte Police Provincial Office (LPPO), the victims were onboard a Toyota Wigo en route to the población of Albuera when they were attacked upon reaching an uphill section of the road around 7 a.m.

The suspect or suspects, whose identities and motive remain unknown, reportedly used an unspecified firearm.

Authorities identified the fatalities as Maria Noya Velos, 51, and Sherwin Villones Gumop-As, 23, both residents of Brgy. Salvacion. Velos was reportedly the common-law wife of Walter Taripe, village chairman of Salvacion.

Police said both victims sustained gunshot wounds to the head and neck, resulting in their immediate death at the scene.

Three others were injured in the attack, including Daniel Gumop-As, 56, a 17-year-old minor, and 18-year-old John Carlo Israel Porneto. The wounded victims were rushed to Ormoc District Hospital for treatment.

After the shooting, the suspect fled toward the mountainous portion of the barangay, triggering a hot pursuit operation led by Police Major Franklin Romeo Parangan Jr., along with personnel from the Albuera Municipal Police Station, SWAT teams, and other responding units.

The Scene of the Crime Operatives (SOCO) were also deployed to process the area and collect forensic evidence.

LPPO Director Col. Celerino Sacro Jr. said all efforts are underway to identify and arrest the suspect. Authorities are also coordinating with residents for any information that may help resolve the case.

At present, the motive for the attack is still under investigation, police said, adding that all possible leads are being pursued.

The provincial police office extended condolences to the families of the victims and assured the public of a thorough investigation to ensure justice is served.

The next guy actually survived.

https://mb.com.ph/2026/06/22/capiz-broadcaster-ambushed-in-roxas-city

The Presidential Task Force on Media Security (PTFOMS) condemned the ambush on radio broadcaster Jay Lavapiez in Roxas City, the capital of Capiz province. 

“We condemn all acts of violence and intimidation against journalists and assert that such actions have no place in a democratic society,” said PTFOMS in a statement. 

Initial reports said that Lavapiez, station manager of Baskog Radyo, was on his way to the station when two unidentified men on a motorcycle blocked him on a street corner in Barangay Cagay at around 5:40 a.m. on Monday, June 22. 

The suspects fired four times at the vehicle of the victim who survived unscathed. 

“This incident highlights the urgent need to protect journalists, who play an important role in informing the public and upholding democracy,” noted PTFOMS under Executive Director Undersecretary Jose “Joe” Torres Jr. 

“We stand in solidarity with Mr. Lavapiez and all media professionals, reaffirming our commitment to safeguarding their rights and security. The freedom of the press is essential to our democracy, and we will continue to advocate for measures that protect those who strive to uphold this freedom every day,” added PTFOMS. 

Local officials also condemned the incident. 

“Such reprehensible acts are not only attacks against individuals, but also constitute direct assault on the freedoms of speech,” said Roxas City Mayor Ronnie Dadivas. 

Lavapiez is the husband of India “Mamang India” Lavapiez, a controversial radio commentator. 

The couple is facing several cyber libel cases over their alleged below the belt commentaries.

 

https://mb.com.ph/2026/06/24/septuagenarian-shot-dead-in-ilocos-sur

A 70-year-old woman was gunned down before noon on Wednesday, June 24, in Barangay Puerta Real, this town. 

Police said the victim was a married resident of Barangay Pussuac here. 

Investigation said was standing on a road shoulder when two men on a motorcycle passed by. 

The suspects stopped several meters away from the victim and the back rider disembarked, approached, and shot her once in the head. 

The suspects fled and the victim was taken to the Ilocos Sur District Hospital (ISDH) in nearby Magsingal where she was declared dead on arrival. 

Authorities recovered a spent shell casing from a caliber .45 pistol in the area. 

Police are conducting follow-up investigation.

This student survived an attempted assassination. 

https://newsinfo.inquirer.net/2252816/fwd-shooting-incident-occurs-outside-pantukan-college-local-govt

A student who just graduated was wounded after unidentified gunmen opened fire on him shortly after attending a graduation ceremony in Pantukan, Davao de Oro, on Thursday afternoon, police said.

The shooting happened along the National Highway in Purok Gemelina, Barangay Kingking, according to a report from the Police Regional Office in Davao Region (PRO 11).

Police said the victim was with family members and was about to board a yellow minivan after attending a graduation ceremony at Kolehiyo ng Pantukan when the suspects arrived in a gray minivan without license plates.

“Without any apparent reason, the suspect/s repeatedly shot the victim using a suspected .45 caliber firearm. Thereafter, the suspect/s immediately fled towards an unknown direction,” the police report said.

The police did not identify the victim, who was rushed to the Davao de Oro Provincial Hospital-Pantukan for treatment.

The victim is now in stable condition, according to the report.

In an interview with DZMM later on Thursday, Pantukan police chief Lt. Col. Irish Herzon Parangan identified the victim as a newly graduated student.

Investigators recovered four spent cartridge cases and one fired bullet believed to have come from a .45 caliber firearm.

Police have launched a hot pursuit operation to identify and arrest the suspects.

Meanwhile, the Pantukan local government unit said it was closely coordinating with law enforcement authorities to support the investigation.

“The LGU assures the public that it is committed to extending all necessary assistance and support to the victim and his family. Our thoughts and prayers are with the victim and his loved ones,” the local government said.

It also urged residents to remain calm and refrain from spreading unverified information, adding that the safety of students and residents remains a top priority.

Assassinated Businessmen April to June, 2026

This is a list of businessmen who have been assassinated or survived an assassination attempt or who were kidnapped or who were the victim of a crime in the second quarter of 2026.

https://mb.com.ph/2026/04/10/lebanese-filipino-wife-shot-dead-in-zamboanga-city

A Lebanese and his Filipino wife were shot dead inside their printing shop and internet cafe here on Friday morning, April 10.

The victims were identified as Fahed Hamdan and his wife, Anora.

Investigation showed that the victims were inside their business establishment when a man on a motorcycle entered and shot them. Anora died on the spot.

Fahed grappled with the assailant to get the firearm. The suspect dropped the gun and escaped and Fahed was taken to a hospital where he was declared dead.

The scene of the crime yielded a helmet, handgun with ammunition, and a slipper, pieces of evidence that could point to the perpetrator.

Police are conducting follow-up investigation.

https://www.pna.gov.ph/articles/1273967

Police have intensified their manhunt for the suspects behind Tuesday’s shooting incident that left two people dead along Timog Avenue corner EDSA in Quezon City.

In a press briefing on Wednesday, Philippine National Police (PNP) spokesperson Brig. Gen. Randulf Tuaño presented photos and video footage of two suspects taken after the shooting.

"Tiniyak po ni Chief PNP Gen. Jose Melencio Nartatez ang patuloy na pagtutok ng PNP sa kasong ito at sa mabilis na pag-aresto sa mga suspek (Chief PNP Gen. Jose Melencio Nartatez assures the public of the PNP's continued focus on this case and the immediate arrest of the suspects)," he said.

Tuaño added that anyone with information on the suspects is encouraged to call the government 911 hotline.

The two victims sustained multiple gunshot wounds after being attacked by two unidentified suspects riding a motorcycle. The suspects were reportedly wearing helmets and casual clothing, with the back rider identified as the gunman who used an undetermined caliber of firearm.

QCPD Station 10 chief Lt. Col. Zachary Capellan, in the same briefing, said investigators recovered the suspects’ abandoned motorcycle at Scout Rallos, along with discarded helmets. The suspects also reportedly changed clothes before fleeing.

He added that the motorcycle’s license plate was found to be fake, and investigators are looking into a possible motive linked to the victims’ business interests.

"With the immediate creation of the special investigation team, under the leadership of our District Director Brig. Gen. Randy Glenn Silvio, tinututukan ang imbestigasyon na ito ay ongoing ang ginagawang follow-up operation (this investigation is being closely monitored, and follow-up operations are ongoing)," Capellan said.

Initial investigation also indicated that one of the victims was a businessman.

https://mb.com.ph/2026/05/01/laborer-shot-dead-in-batangas

In Tanauan City, this province, a 32-year-old four-months pregnant businesswoman was shot and wounded on Thursday night in Sitio Bucluran, Barangay Darasa. 

Police identified the victim as Pauline. 

Investigation said the victim was tending to her bakery when two men onboard a motorcycle arrived and shot her in the neck. 

She was taken to the Healthway Medical Center and the suspects wearing black helmets and black t-shirts escaped. 

https://mb.com.ph/2026/05/26/businessman-tricycle-driver-shot-dead-in-laguna

A businessman was shot dead on Monday afternoon, May 25, in Silangan Village, Barangay Canlubang, this city.

Police said the victim Ed was paying a parcel to a delivery rider when two unidentified armed men on a motorcycle arrived and shot him.

The suspects took his bag and fled. They left the motorcycle near the crime scene.

The victim was taken to a hospital where he was declared dead.

Witnesses said one of the suspects was wearing a brown T-shirt, brown cap, and denim pants. The other was clad in a white polo shirt, a black cap, and denim shorts.

Meanwhile, a 55-year-old tricycle driver was gunned down on Monday morning in Barangay Lewin, Lumban, Laguna.

Police said the victim Danilo of Barangay Maytalang 1, Lumban, was driving his tricycle when a man appeared and shot him. The suspect fled to an unknown direction.

Follow-up and manhunt operations are ongoing against the suspects. 

 

https://mb.com.ph/2026/05/26/indian-businessman-shot-dead-in-ilagan-city

An Indian businessman was gunned down in Barangay Alibagu here on Saturday evening, May 23.

Police Lt. Col. Jeffrey Raposas, chief of the City of Ilagan Component Police Station, identified the victim as Singh.

Raposas said the victim was about to enter the gate of his house when a man appeared and shot him. The victim died on the spot.

The suspect wearing a black sweatshirt and a rider’s mask fled onboard a red-and-black motorcycle.

Follow-up investigation and manhunt operations are ongoing.

Police visibility and deployments have been intensified to prevent similar incidents here and Raposas appealed to members of the Indian community to cooperate and provide any information that could help expedite the resolution of the case and bring justice to the victim.

Meanwhile, a missing three-year-old girl was found dead behind a chapel in Sitio Batnong, Barangay Banawel, Natonin, Mountain Province on Sunday, May 24.

Police said the victim accompanied her grandmother to a barangay gathering before she went missing on Saturday.

The incident was reported to the Natonin Municipal Police Station, prompting an immediate search operation.

The victim was found by her grandfather at around 7:30 a.m. She was taken to a hospital in Natonin where she was declared dead.

Initial findings indicated that the child sustained a traumatic brain injury.

Authorities said the victim’s body will undergo an autopsy to determine the exact cause of death. 

https://mb.com.ph/2026/06/06/vendor-killed-in-front-of-live-in-partner

A 44-year-old street was gunned down on Friday evening, June 5, in Barangay Banay-Banay, this city.

Police said Sammy was riding a tricycle with his live-in partner Lalaine on their way home when the suspects onboard a motorcycle with license plate DO52135

appeared and shot him.

Sammy was declared dead at the Cabuyao City Hospital.

Investigation said the suspects were wearing red jackets, blue jeans, and helmets. They fled toward Calamba City.

Meanwhile, a 52-year-old man was shot dead in Barangay Putingkahoy, Rosario, Batangas on Friday morning.

Police identified the victim as Paulino.

Investigation said two gunshots were heard from the area. His body was discovered afterwards.

Surveillance footage in the area captured two men wearing black jacket and black shorts and light blue jacket and cap riding a red motorcycle fleeing the area towards the town proper.

Police are conducting manhunt operations and follow-up investigation. Suspects are facing appropriate charges.

https://mb.com.ph/2026/06/19/las-pinas-fish-vendor-shot-dead-gunman-nabbed-within-hours

Police arrested a 43-year-old man just hours after he allegedly shot and killed a fish vendor in Las Piñas City on Thursday, June 18.

Las Piñas Police chief Col. Ricky Neron identified the suspect only as “Kenjie,” a resident of Gloria Compound in Barangay Pilar. He was apprehended at around 10 a.m. on Platinum Road in the same barangay.

The victim, Vigilio, 49, sustained a gunshot wound to the right temple. He was rushed to Las Piñas District Hospital but was declared dead on arrival.

Police said Vigilio and a companion had arrived early to open their fish stall.

While the victim was parking their vehicle, his companion heard a gunshot and found him bleeding on the pavement. The suspect was seen fleeing toward the Aguilar Sports Complex.

A hot pursuit operation was immediately launched.

Through CCTV footage review, intelligence gathering, and surveillance, investigators identified and tracked down the suspect, leading to his swift arrest.

Recovered from him were a .45-caliber pistol, a magazine, and five live rounds of ammunition, now in police custody for forensic examination.

Authorities are preparing appropriate charges against the suspect.

https://globalnation.inquirer.net/328217/woman-ex-boyfriend-nabbed-in-slay-of-korean-trader

A woman and her former boyfriend were arrested for allegedly killing a South Korean businessman involved in the beauty products business, the Police Regional Office-Central Luzon (PRO-3) said Monday.

The ex-boyfriend was arrested in Angeles City, while the woman was arrested inside the Clark Freeport Zone on Friday, according to PRO-3 director Brig. Gen. Jess Mendez during a press briefing at Camp Crame. He did not disclose the exact location of the arrests.

Mendez identified the woman as Andrea Mones, 23, also known by the alias “Harin,” and her former boyfriend as Aaron Justin Manuel, 27, also known by the alias “Jao.”

The victim was identified as Shin Bongsub, 37.

Shin supposedly met with Manuel and drove him and another individual—whom police did not immediately identify—aboard a Ford Everest going to Mones’ home in Magalang town, Pampanga last Tuesday, according to Mendez.

“They were together because Shin was collecting money from Harin, from Mones,” Mendez explained. “P200,000 was declared.”

After picking up Mones and dropping off the unnamed individual, Manuel allegedly shot Shin in the head, moved his body to the passenger side and drove to General Tinio town in Nueva Ecija to discard his remains and the Ford Everest, Mendez explained.

Afterward, Manuel left aboard a Toyota Corolla and Mones was picked up by a cousin going back to Pampanga, the PRO 3 chief added. He further noted that Mones’ cousin was unaware of the incident.

The Ford Everest was then reported abandoned by a tipster last Wednesday, leading to the discovery of Shin’s body, according to the Central Luzon top cop.

Security footage backtracking led police investigators to identify Manuel and Mones as the suspects and capture them, Mendez said.

He added that a 9mm Taurus pistol was recovered from Manuel as well as 16 pieces of ammunition.

“They planned how to do it. They even bought this gun to be used,” Mendez maintained.

Manuel and Mones were taken into police custody and underwent inquest proceedings for a murder case before the local prosecutor.

Meanwhile, asked whether Shin had been involved in illegal activities, Mendez explained, “Well, so far, we’re looking at the angle that he may also be involved in the distribution of drugs, specifically party drugs, the victim… Their front was the beauty products.”

The Central Luzon police chief also noted that the Embassy of the Republic of Korea was immediately informed of Shin’s death.

https://mb.com.ph/2026/06/25/businesswoman-shot-dead-in-batangas-meat-shop

A 53-year-old businesswoman was gunned down in her meat shop on Wednesday morning, June 24, in Purok 5, Barangay San Roque, here.

Police identified the victim as Evelyn, a widow.

Investigation said the victim was tending to her store when two men on a motorcycle arrived. The back rider drew a gun and shot her four times. The victim died on the spot.

The suspects fled towards Barangay San Miguel here.

The driver was wearing a black Adidas T-shirt, shorts, and a red helmet and the back rider was wearing a green T-shirt, pants, and a white and black helmet.

Police are conducting follow-up investigation.