Assassinated Citizens October, 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://mb.com.ph/2026/10/03/2-killed-in-tondo-shooting-4-gunmen-at-large

Two men, aged 42 and 45, were killed after four unidentified gunmen opened fire inside a house in Tondo, Manila, early Friday, October 2, police said.

The shooting occurred at around 2 a.m. inside a house along Molave Extension, Barrio Obrero Street, Barangay 194, according to the Jose Abad Santos Police Station (PS-7).

Police said two witnesses, who were inside the same residence, heard several gunshots coming from the area. When they checked, they saw the two victims lying on the ground with apparent gunshot wounds.

The victims appeared lifeless when responding police officers arrived at the scene.

The identities and motives of the four gunmen remained unknown as of the initial investigation.

The suspects fled the area after the shooting and remained at large as of the latest police report.

Responding personnel immediately secured the area and preserved the crime scene for examination.

The Scene of the Crime Operations (SOCO) team was also requested to process the scene and gather possible evidence that could help identify the gunmen.

The Manila Police District (MPD) Homicide Section has taken cognizance of the case and is conducting a follow-up investigation.

Police also launched manhunt operations for the four suspects while investigators continued to determine the circumstances and possible motive behind the shooting.

 

https://mb.com.ph/2026/10/03/man-shot-dead-in-batangas-apartment

A man was gunned down while he about to enter his apartment in this town on Friday night, Oct. 2. 

Police identified the victim as Jef.Investigation said the victim, accompanied by a friend, was entering his apartment when two men appeared from behind and shot him. 

 The victim died on the spot while his friend was unhurt. 

Police are investigating the crime and a murder case is being prepared against the suspects.

https://newsinfo.inquirer.net/2316849/pro-duterte-vlogger-shot-dead-in-surigao-del-sur-reports

A known pro-Duterte vlogger, according to local media reports, was shot dead while driving along a national highway in Carrascal, Surigao del Sur Sunday morning.

The victim was identified as Philip Engbino, 48, married, a native of Minglanilla, Cebu and a manager of EZMMI GenCon, a contractor of Strong Group Mining Corp. (SGMC).

Reports said Engbino was driving a white pickup truck owned by SGMC when he was shot at about 6 a.m. in Barangay Bacolod.

He was an active social media vlogger supportive of former President Rodrigo Duterte.

Company records reportedly showed Engbino’s vehicle exited Gate 2 of the mining company’s facility at 4:35 p.m. on Saturday, Oct. 3.

As of posting time Sunday, the Carrascal police have yet to issue an official statement on the reported incident.

https://mb.com.ph/2026/10/04/delivery-rider-murdered-in-isabela

A 42-year-old delivery rider was shot dead in Barangay Union here on Saturday, Oct. 3.

Police identified the victim as Bitoy.

A concerned citizen reported gunshots in the area. Responding lawmen found the victim lying on the ground with multiple bullet wounds.

Investigation said that the victim was shot by two men on a motorcycle. The suspects fled toward Barangay Minanga, Naguilian, Isabela.

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

Police are conducting follow-up investigation and manhunt operations.

 

https://newsinfo.inquirer.net/2322387/albay-broadcaster-dies-in-gun-attack

Unidentified gunmen shot dead local broadcast journalist Adrian “Golden Boy” Loterte at his bakery in Daraga, Albay, on Monday afternoon, prompting police to launch a manhunt.

Loterte, an anchor of RBN News Television’s Rabas Cun Rabas and a resident of Barangay San Roque, was attending to his bakery at a rented shop in Purok 4 when one of two suspects allegedly opened fire at 4:10 p.m., according to Police Lt. Col. Maria Luisa Calubaquib, Bicol police spokesperson.

Calubaquib said Loterte was taken to Daraga Doctors Hospital for treatment of bullet wounds but eventually died at 5:35 p.m. The suspects, who were reportedly riding a black-and-white Honda Click motorcycle, fled toward Barangay Kimantong.

The Police Regional Office 5 has activated a Special Investigation Task Group to coordinate the probe and track down the suspects. Police are reviewing closed-circuit television footage, gathering witness statements and conducting follow-up operations. Checkpoints have also been set up in nearby areas.

Calubaquib said the motive for the shooting had yet to be established.

In a statement on Monday, the Albay Press Club condemned the attack and called on authorities to conduct a swift, thorough and impartial investigation, identify and arrest those responsible, and ensure they face appropriate legal proceedings.

https://newsinfo.inquirer.net/2329273/student-killed-2-wounded-in-gun-attack-after-agusan-del-sur-concert

A 15-year-old student was killed while two others, including a 13-year-old boy, were wounded after an unidentified gunman opened fire in Talacogon town.

This occurred as the victims were walking home from a municipal-sponsored concert early Saturday, Oct. 24.

A report from the Agusan del Sur Police Provincial Office (ADSPPO) submitted to Police Regional Office 13 said that the 15-year-old victim was declared dead on arrival at a local hospital due to gunshot wounds.

The young man was a resident of Barangay San Agustin.

Wounded in the ambush were Leah Mea Tangkoy Budias, 23, and a 13-year-old male student, both residents of neighboring San Luis town.

The two survivors were rushed to the Talacogon District Hospital for emergency treatment.

Initial police findings showed the victims had attended a local government-sponsored Friday night concert.

They were heading home along Purok Anthurium in Barangay San Agustin when the assailant struck around 2 a.m.

The crime site is roughly one kilometer from the town’s police station.

The suspect fled toward the direction of San Luis immediately after the shooting.

Personnel from the Talacogon Municipal Police Station swiftly launched hot pursuit operations.

They also coordinated with neighboring municipal police stations and local Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) detachments to seal potential exit routes.

https://www.philstar.com/nation/2026/10/25/2565595/nurse-killed-abra-gun-attack

A 36-year-old nurse of the Abra Provincial Hospital was killed while his 10-year-old daughter was wounded in an attack by motorcycle-riding men in this town on Friday night.

Bystanders rushed Mark Kenneth Acedo and his daughter to the Assumpta Family Hospital where he was declared dead on arrival.

Acedo and his family were in a Hyundai hatchback parked in front of an event’s venue in Barangay Angad when two men on separate motorcycles opened fire at them.

Police arrested Brix Walter Barrera in a follow-up operation in nearby Tayum town and seized from him a .45-caliber pistol.

Barrera reportedly told police that the shooting was due to a traffic dispute.

 

https://tribune.net.ph/2026/10/26/working-student-sa-batangas-patay-sa-pamamaril-ng-riding-in-tandem

A 22-year-old working student was killed after being shot by tandem riders while heading home on his motorcycle in Barangay Banay-Banay II, San Jose, Batangas.

The victim was reportedly coming from a gig at a bar when the shooting happened around 9:00 in the evening.

The victim was identified as Charles Usi, a Communication student at Westmead International School.

According to the San Jose Municipal Police Station, the incident was initially thought to be an accident. However, when authorities inspected the victim, they saw that he had sustained gunshot wounds.

CCTV footage reportedly shows the two suspects tailing the victim prior to the incident.

Meanwhile, many expressed their condolences over Usi's death, especially his family and friends, who are calling for justice for the young man. In their social media posts, they shared the call, "Justice for Charles Usi."

The police are continuing to investigate the incident.

Hi, My Name is...76

Trees! They are the lungs of the planet. We need them but they don't need us. Here are a few people who were killed by trees. Whether by falling on people or by mishaps during trimming or family disputes over them, trees can be just as deadly as they are life-giving. 

Hi, my name has been with held. I am a 51-year-old man from Sampaloc. A van owner asked me to trim the dried leaves off a coconut tree so they wouldn’t fall on his parked vehicle. Four other guys had already turned the job down. I climbed up with a rope. Moments later I lost my balance, hit my head on the concrete, and died. The ambulance took nearly an hour. The van owner and the tree owner later offered to pay for my wake and burial. My wife said we were supposed to have lunch together that day.

https://mb.com.ph/2025/2/6/man-dies-after-falling-from-tree-he-was-trimming-in-sampaloc-manila

A 51-year-old man died after falling from a coconut tree that he was trimming on Honradez Street in Sampaloc, Manila.

According to officials of Barangay 437, the victim was asked by a van owner to trim the dried leaves from the tree to prevent them from falling onto his parked van.

In closed-circuit television footage, the van owner moved his vehicle forward to make room for the victim to do his task. 

The victim was seen adjusting his rope as he climbed the tree to begin cutting the leaves.

Moments later, the victim suddenly fell, hitting his head on the ground.

Barangay authorities stated that the victim was still alive after the fall, but it took nearly an hour for the emergency vehicle to arrive, delaying his transport to the hospital.

They said the owners of the van and the tree owner have agreed to cover the costs of the victim's wake and burial. 

Hi, my name is Vilma. I evacuated to my cousin’s place the onslaught of severe tropical storm "Opong". While we were sleeping, a coconut tree collapsed onto the house and killed me.

https://mb.com.ph/2025/09/26/woman-killed-by-falling-coconut-tree

A woman died after a coconut tree fell on a house in Purok 3, Barangay Malajog, Tinambacan District, Calbayog City, during the onslaught of severe tropical storm "Opong" Friday.

A report filed by the Calbayog City Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Office (CDRRMO) Rescue Team with the Calbayog City Police Station (CPS) said the incident occurred at approximately 3 a.m.

Initial investigation revealed that alias “Vilma” evacuated to her cousin’s live-in partner's residence around 7 p.m. on Thursday as a precautionary measure against the typhoon.

While they were asleep, an adjacent coconut tree collapsed onto the house, fatally striking Vilma. 

Vilma’s body was taken to Bornec Funeral Services. Police are coordinating with the City Health Office for a post-mortem examination.

Hi, our names are Alberto Anoche Bueno, Jean Andrea Bueno Pena, Alvin del Mundo Pena, Nazareth Eussef Bueno Pena, and Noeh Isaiah Bueno Pena. We were asleep in our house made of light materials when a giant buri palm tree, one that people had already tried to burn down, toppled during the storm and crushed us. Well did except for the eldest son, who was near the door. He tried to pull us out but said the tree was too big.

https://mb.com.ph/2025/10/19/family-of-5-killed-as-tree-topples-hits-house-in-quezon

A family of five was killed when a buri palm tree fell on their house while they were sleeping at the height of tropical cyclone "Ramil" in Barangay Cawayanin, Pitogo town, Quezon province on Sunday morning, Oct. 19.

Police identified the victims as Alberto Anoche Bueno, 66; Jean Andrea Bueno Pena, 35; Alvin del Mundo Pena, 35; Nazareth Eussef Bueno Pena, 11, and Noeh Isaiah Bueno Pena, five-months-old.

Nazareth and Noeh were the children of Jean and Alvin and Alberto was the father of Jean.

Investigation said the victims were sleeping inside their house made of light materials when a big burned buri palm tree suddenly toppled and crushed them.

They died on the spot, police said.

The Municipal Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Council extracted the victims' bodies.

The victims' house was totally destroyed.

The couple's eldest child survived and is now receiving assistance from authorities.

Hi, my name has been withheld but I am a 40-year-old woman from Sulu. During heavy rains an acacia tree fell on top of the tricycle in which I was riding or standing near or driving or something. Anyway, I died. 

https://mb.com.ph/2025/10/23/woman-killed-5-hurt-as-2-trees-topple-in-sulu

A 40-year-old woman was killed while five others were injured after they were hit by two acacia trees that toppled at the height of heavy rains on Wednesday, Oct. 22, in Barangay San Raymundo, Jolo, Sulu.

Alhakin Alpapara, chief of the Barangay San Raymundo Disaster Risk Reduction Management Council, said the first tree collapsed at around 11 a.m., hitting a tricycle passenger and the victim who later succumbed to her injuries.

At 1 p.m., part of the San Raymundo barangay hall was hit by another acacia tree, injuring four more persons.

Emergency responders quickly transported the victims to a hospital. The five injured victims are reported to be in stable condition.

Hi, my name is Winche Baño. I was a 21-year-old cum laude graduate on my way to a review class with my father on the motorcycle. A huge branch from a long-dead fire tree snapped, shattered my helmet, and killed me. My father only got minor injuries. If only the barangay had gotten rid of this known hazard of which "it was only a matter of time before the branch gave way" I'd still be alive. 

https://mb.com.ph/2026/07/11/falling-tree-branch-kills-cum-laude-graduate-in-abra

A falling tree branch killed a 21-year-old cum laude graduate bound for a review class in Barangay Siblong here on Tuesday, July 7.

Police identified the victim as Winche Baño, a Bachelor of Secondary Education Major in Science graduate of the University of Abra-Lagangilang Campus.

Investigation said Baño and her father were riding a motorcycle near a when a huge branch from a fire tree suddenly snapped and crashed onto them.

Police said the victims were wearing helmets, but the impact shattered Winche’s helmet and sustained fatal head injuries. Her father suffered only minor injuries.

Police Capt. Miguel Cawi Jr., chief of the Bucay Municipal Police Station, said the fire tree had long been dead and leafless and was vulnerable to collapse. “The tree was already weakened, and it was only a matter of time before the branch gave way,” Cawi said.

Baño was taken to a hospital where she was declared dead.

Friends and classmates mourned the death of the aspiring teacher who was described as a consistent honor student.

Authorities were urged to inspect and remove hazardous roadside trees to prevent similar tragedies. 

Hi, my name is Anton. My nephew Wiwi was cutting some trees on my property when I told him to stop and threatened him if he continued. We got into a very heated argument. He came back later with a bolo and hacked me to death. My brother found me later in the morning.   

https://mb.com.ph/2026/06/21/man-hacked-dead-by-nephew-over-cut-trees

A 55-year-old man was allegedly hacked to death by his teenage nephew due to cut trees in Barangay Minoyan, Murcia, Negros Occidental on Tuesday, June 16.

The body of the victim Anton was found in his house by his younger brother when he visited him on Wednesday, June 17.

Investigation showed that the victim and the suspect Wiwi had a heated argument about the trees reportedly cut by Wiwi.

The victim allegedly threatened the suspect if he continues to cut  trees. The suspect, armed with a bolo, returned to the victim's house, waited for him, and killed him.

The victim’s younger brother reported the incident to the police in neighboring Don Salvador Benedicto in Negros Occidental.

Police arrested the suspect in a pursuit operation.

The victim's family decided not to file any charges against the suspect.

Hi, my name is the eight-year-old boy in Sagay City. I had just come home from school. A decades-old buri tree with almost no living roots left suddenly collapsed onto our house. I was inside browsing on my phone. Rescuers took hours to free me. I didn’t make it.

https://mb.com.ph/2026/08/06/toppled-palm-tree-kills-8-year-old-boy

An eight-year-old boy was killed after their house was hit by a fallen palm tree in Purok Fire Tree, Barangay Bulanon, Sagay City, Negros Occidental on Wednesday, Aug. 5.

Investigation said the victim was browsing on a phone inside the house along with his mother and female twin sibling when they heard the sound of cracking branches. 

A large palm tree 10 meters away from their house suddenly toppled and hit their home. 

The victim failed to get out and the palm tree struck his head. His mother and twin sibling managed to escape. 

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

Police said the tree measured approximately 60 feet in length, was nearly 60-years-old, and may have collapsed due to deteriorating roots.

Hi, I am an unnamed the motorcycle rider. While driving down Don Quijote Street in Manila strong winds and rain brought a tree down on me. I was immediately assisted by responders and taken to the hospital. The road stayed blocked while they cut the tree apart.

https://mb.com.ph/2026/08/09/motorcycle-rider-hurt-after-tree-falls-on-him-in-manila

A motorcycle rider was injured after a tree fell on him along Don Quijote Street in Sampaloc, Manila, on Sunday night, August 9, as strong winds and heavy rains swept through the city.

The rider was traversing the road when the tree suddenly collapsed, striking both him and his motorcycle. 

He was immediately assisted by responders and brought to a nearby hospital by ambulance for medical attention.

Firefighters responded to the scene and began cutting and clearing the fallen tree to reopen the affected portion of the road. 

The Bureau of Fire Protection (BFP) coordinated with the Department of Engineering and Public Works (DEPW) and the Manila City Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Department (MCDRRMD) for the removal and hauling of debris.

As of Sunday night, Don Quijote Street remained impassable to vehicles while clearing operations were ongoing. 

Motorists were advised to avoid the area and take alternate routes.

The incident occurred amid strong winds and continuous rains affecting Manila, prompting authorities to heighten monitoring in areas prone to flooding and falling trees. 

Despite the weather disturbance, no power outages were reported in the city as of posting.

Hi, my name is the eight-year-old girl in Leyte. I was on my way to buy fish when two men cutting a coconut tree lost control of it. The tree fell on me. I was declared dead on arrival. The men surrendered the chainsaw.

https://newsinfo.inquirer.net/2131004/8-year-old-girl-killed-by-falling-coconut-tree-in-leyte

An eight-year-old girl died after being accidentally struck by a falling coconut tree in Sitio Manipis, Barangay Bagaba-o, Leyte, Leyte, on Monday afternoon.

The victim, identified as MJP, a Grade 3 pupil and resident of the barangay, was reportedly on her way to buy fish when the coconut tree—being cut by two men—suddenly fell and hit her.

The men, identified only as “Pino,” 42, married, a chief tanod, and “Pabs,” 38, married, a farmer, both residents of Barangay Mataloto, were cutting the tree when the accident occurred.

According to police, they received a call around 1:30 p.m. from a police auxiliary of Barangay Mataloto, reporting the incident. Responding officers immediately proceeded to the scene and found the child lying unconscious on the ground.

With the assistance of the police, the victim’s family rushed her to the Leyte Rural Health Unit, but she was declared dead on arrival at around 3:45 p.m. by the attending physician.

Following the incident, the two men voluntarily surrendered to authorities and turned over the chainsaw used in cutting the tree. They are now under the custody of the Leyte Municipal Police Station for proper disposition and investigation.

Hi, we are two tricycle passengers. We were riding along when an old and injured large tree fell on us. 

https://newsinfo.inquirer.net/2280673/falling-tree-injures-2-in-angeles-city

Two tricycle passengers were injured after a large tree fell in Barangay Pulung Cacutud, Angeles City on Saturday night.

The incident occurred along the Pulung Cacutud-Sapalibutad Road at 7:36 p.m., according to the Angeles City Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Office (ACDRRMO).

ACDRRMO personnel responded and brought the injured men to hospital.

The road was temporarily closed to traffic while ACDRRMO personnel and Bureau of Fire Protection responders used chainsaws and other equipment to remove the large tree trunk blocking the roadway.

On Sunday afternoon, the Angeles City government urged residents to report old trees, particularly during periods of bad weather.

It also warned motorists against parking under large or old trees during heavy rains or strong winds.

Assassinated Citizens September, 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://newsinfo.inquirer.net/2298237/farmer-killed-while-having-breakfast-with-friends-in-bukidnon

A morning meal with friends turned into a bloodbath after a sugarcane farmer was gunned down inside his own hut in Don Carlos, Bukidnon, on Wednesday morning.

Police identified the victim as a 31-year-old male who was having breakfast with four companions at around 7:40 a.m. in Purok 6, Barangay Embayao, when a familiar face stormed in with a gun.

The gunman, identified only as alias “Janjan,” barged into the hut and abruptly opened fire on the victim without warning, according to witness testimony gathered by investigators. The burst of gunfire sent the victim’s companions fleeing in terror in different directions.

Maj. Al-Nico Haman, chief of the Don Carlos Municipal Police Station, said police officers rushed to the scene following a phone call from a local Civilian Volunteer Organization member.

The responding officers rushed the victim to the Maramag Provincial Hospital in neighboring Maramag town, where he was pronounced dead on arrival. His body was later transferred to Adlawan Funeral Homes.

Investigators disclosed that the suspect and the victim were acquaintances working in the sugarcane farming trade. The suspect had even occasionally stayed at the victim’s hut, where the crime occurred.

A Scene of the Crime Operations team led by Police Captain Lorenzo Hubayan processed the area between 11:50 a.m. and 3:29 p.m.

In a report submitted to Brig. Gen. Nestor Babagay Jr., regional director of Police Regional Office 10 (PRO-10), Bukidnon Police Provincial Director Col. Oliver Navales said local forces immediately launched hot-pursuit operations, established a dragnet, and activated “OPLAN SHIELD” to track down the fleeing gunman.

Navales ordered Don Carlos police to conduct a thorough investigation to determine the motive and ensure the immediate resolution of the case.

 

https://newsinfo.inquirer.net/2301285/lucena-teen-older-companion-shot-dead-while-hunting-spiders

A fifteen-year-old boy was killed alongside a 26-year-old companion while their group of friends scavenged for spiders on Monday night.

According to a spot report from the Lucena City police, the victims were out hunting for spiders with four other friends in Purok Jasmine, Barangay Domoit when they were assaulted by a suspect at 10:30 p.m.

Police said a 38-year-old farm manager – without apparent reason or provocation – allegedly fired a shotgun, killing the boy and the older victim. 

The four other companions scampered away after hearing the gunshots.

Investigators recovered two empty shotgun shells at the crime scene and later arrested the gunman. No further details about the attack or the motive for shooting the teenager and his companion were available at presstime.

https://cebudailynews.inquirer.net/765089/cebu-city-shooting-ex-convict-killed-near-inayawan-dumpsite

An ex-convict died after he was shot by an unidentified assailant in White Road, Barangay Inayawan, Cebu City, early Wednesday, September 9.

The victim was identified as Daniel Mondego, a resident of the area.

Mondego, who was in his 40s, sustained gunshot wounds to the head and various parts of his body.

According to the Inayawan Police Station, Mondego’s aunt, Gloria, asked him to fix a broken water pipe at around 4 a.m. on Wednesday.

After completing the task, he reportedly left their home with an unidentified woman. That was the last time Mondego was seen alive.

A few minutes later, at around 5 a.m., his family received information that he had been shot near the old Inayawan dumpsite.

He was declared dead upon arrival at the hospital.

In an interview with police, Gloria said the killing could be drug-related, noting that Mondego had been jailed several times for his involvement in illegal drug activities.

As of this writing, personnel of the Inayawan Police Station are continuing their investigation into Mondego’s killing and efforts to locate and identify the gunman.

 

https://mb.com.ph/2026/09/12/truck-driver-shot-dead-by-riding-in-tandem-in-quezon

Riding-in-tandem suspects gunned down a 41-year-old who was driving his tricycle along Candelaria San Juan Road, in Barangay Malabanban Sur, on Friday evening, Sept. 11, in this town.

The victim was identified as Christopher, 41, married, and a resident of Purok 4, of this place.

He died on-the-spot due to gunshot wounds sustained in different parts of his body.

The suspects fled, heading in the direction of San Juan, Batangas. It was believed that they still had their firearms with them.

Police records showed that, at about 6 p.m., the victim was driving a tricycle and heading in the direction of San Juan, Batangas, when the suspects, on board a motorcycle, suddenly appeared from behind and fired several shots using a short firearm.

During initial ocular inspection, several fired cartridge cases for caliber .45 were seen at the crime scene.

Police investigated the case and conducted a follow-up operation for the possible arrest of the suspects.

 

https://newsinfo.inquirer.net/2308237/man-shot-dead-in-bukidnon

A 33-year-old man was shot dead while walking along a road at Purok 4, Sitio Pantaron, Barangay Banlag here on Saturday evening.

Initial investigation showed that the incident occurred at approximately 7:00 p.m. when the victim was using his cellphone while walking home. 

An unidentified suspect approached and shot him three times. The victim sustained gunshot wounds to thechest, abdomen and thigh.Investigators have identified a person of interest, believed to be the former live-in partner of the victim’s current partner.Lt Col. Hope Mark Orbuda, Valencia City Police Station OIC chief, activated Oplan Shield for the conduct of hot pursuit operations to apprehend the suspect.

https://mb.com.ph/2026/09/24/woman-boy-shot-dead-while-waiting-for-jeepney-in-caloocan

A 41-year-old woman and a 15-year-old boy were shot dead by an unidentified gunman while waiting for a jeepney in Barangay 181, Caloocan City, on Monday night, Sept. 21.

Police said the attack happened around 7:40 p.m. in front of Gate 4 of Bankers Village II on Quirino Highway in Sapang Alat.

Initial investigation showed the victims were with a 17-year-old witness waiting for a jeepney bound for Malaria. 

The witness had already boarded when the suspect approached and shot the woman, then the boy, before fleeing.

Responding officers found both victims dead on the road.

Authorities described the gunman as wearing a blue jacket, black shorts, and black shoes. 

Personnel from the Northern Police District processed the crime scene, while investigators review CCTV footage and conduct follow-up operations.

The motive behind the attack remains under investigation.

 

https://mb.com.ph/2026/09/24/manhunt-on-for-moto-riding-gunmen-in-rizal-shooting-case

Authorities launched a manhunt operation to arrest motorcycle-riding men who shot a 23-year-old man outside his home in Rodriguez, Rizal on Wednesday afternoon, Sept. 23.

The Rizal Police Provincial Office (Rizal PPO) said the victim, identified as “John,” was standing in front of his house in Kasiglahan Village, Barangay San Jose, around 1:30 p.m. when the still-unidentified suspects suddenly arrived on a motorcycle.

Based on the investigation, the suspects then briefly spoke with the victim when one of them suddenly pulled out an unidentified firearm and shot him, hitting him in the head.

The suspects immediately fled. The victim, meanwhile, was brought to East Avenue Medical Center for medical treatment.

As of Thursday, Sept. 24, no further updates on the victim’s condition were available.

The Rodriguez Municipal Police Station said a follow-up operation is now ongoing to identify the suspects and determine the motive behind the shooting.

https://mb.com.ph/2026/09/25/gunmen-in-ridehailing-outfits-shoot-woman-in-makati

The Southern Police District (SPD) said Friday, Sept. 25, that the suspects in the Makati City shooting that left a woman injured were wearing clothing resembling that of ride-hailing app riders. 

The incident occurred at around 6:50 a.m. Thursday, Sept. 24, along Chino Roces Avenue in Barangay Pio del Pilar.

Police said the victim, who was inside her vehicle, was wounded when motorcycle-riding gunmen approached, fired at her and sped off.

Personnel from Sub-Station 3 of the Makati City Police responded and secured the area, while the victim was taken to Makati Medical Center.

According to the SPD, authorities are verifying reports that the victim had received threats before the attack. 

“As to the motive, authorities are looking into all possible angles, including personal and work-related motives. Information regarding alleged threats received by the victim is also being validated and followed up as part of the ongoing investigation,” the SPD said.

Investigators are reviewing CCTV footage and interviewing witnesses to identify the suspects.

https://mb.com.ph/2026/09/28/woman-gunned-down-in-front-of-building-in-ilocos-sur

A 56-year-old woman was killed and two men were injured after unidentified gunmen opened fire in front of the Land Registry Authority (LRA) building on Quirino Boulevard in Barangay V here on Monday morning, Sept. 28.

The woman, a resident of San Vicente, Ilocos Sur, was declared dead on arrival in a hospital. The injured victims were a 41-year-old resident of Vigan City and a 39-year-old resident of Santa Maria, Ilocos Sur.

Investigation said the female victim was about to board her vehicle when gunshots rang out. An LRA security guard checked the gunshots and found the woman wounded and one of the male victims seated beside her vehicle. The other male victim sought refuge inside the building.

The gunmen fled and the victim was taken to a hospital where she was declared dead.

Police recovered a .45 caliber firearm and spent bullet casings in the crime scene.

Ilocos Sur Police Provincial Office Provincial Director Police Col. Agosto M. Asuncion conducted an on-site assessment and ensured coordination among concerned police units handling the investigation.

https://mb.com.ph/2026/09/29/farm-caretaker-shot-dead-in-zamboanga-city

Police are investigating the murder of a farm caretaker  in Sitio Baluno, Barangay Bunguiao, this city, on Sunday, Sept. 27.

‎The victim, 55-year-old Arnold Santos Oliverio, a resident of Barangay Dulian, was gunned down inside his small nipa hut beside his house.

‎‎Investigation showed that the victim’s wife discovered her husband dead  after hearing gunfire.

‎She asked help from their child and authorities.

‎Relatives  described the victim as quiet and without any enemies.

 

https://mb.com.ph/2026/09/29/garbage-collector-gunned-down-in-zamboanga-city

A 43-year-old garbage collector was gunned down here on Tuesday, September 29.

The victim, identified as Anthony Lantaca, was shot dead in an early morning attack along Atilano Drive in Barangay Baliwasan.

Police Station 13 chief PCapt. Ariel Canablong said Lantaca was shot by a lone suspect in a dimly lit portion of the road.

He sustained a gunshot wound to the head, which caused his instantaneous death.

Police investigators who responded to the scene recovered eight empty shells believed to be from a caliber .45 pistol.

https://mb.com.ph/2026/09/30/police-probe-murder-of-tricycle-driver

Police are probing the murder of a 53-year-old tricycle driver in Barangay Salvacion, Murcia, Negros Occidental on Tuesday, Sept. 29.

Police identified the victim as Ernie, a resident of Barangay Salvacion.

Investigation said the victim was talking to bystanders when a man appeared and shot him in the head and body. He was declared dead in a hospital.

Police Capt. Honey Labaro, Murcia police chief, said the gunman allegedly fled with a companion on a motorcycle. He did not disclose other information, including the motive, pending further investigation.

In a media briefing at the Bacolod City Police Office Wednesday, Police Col. Eugene Rebadomia, BCPO director, said they are conducting a parallel investigation with the Negros Occidental Police Provincial Office on the incident after the victim was tagged as suspect in the killing of an 80-year-old man in his home in Barangay Handumanan here on Sept. 19.

Rebadomia said the victim granted a radio interview where he linked another person to the death of the elderly man two days after he was killed.

Police are considering a person of interest based on the victim’s revelation. “We will conduct profiling and a thorough investigation for the filing of an airtight case against the perpetrator,” Rebadomia added.

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The carabao is the backbone of Philippine agriculture. This stout and mighty animal plows the fields and hauls carts all day long in the hot sun. Then he gets to rest in a mud puddle or under a tree to cool off. But sometimes he gets out of control and slays his master. Say hello to some unfortunate farmers and others who met their end by a carabao. 

Hi, my name is Rafael Cahina. My nephew Jano Cahina confronted me when he saw my carabao standing around. I had left in his care on his property. I scolded him for confronting me and that's when he took out a homemade shotgun and killed me. We had had previous misunderstandings but now we will never have a misunderstanding ever again. 

https://mb.com.ph/2024/3/19/man-slays-uncle-over-carabao-in-bacolod

An elderly man died after he was shot by his nephew following a misunderstanding over a carabao in Crossing Carmen, Barangay Granada here on Monday, March 18.

Police identified the victim as 72-year-old Rafael Cahina.

Police Capt. Portia Nillosan, head of Police Station 5, said the victim left his carabao in a property being taken care of by the suspect, 35-year-old Jano Cahina.

Jano confronted his uncle when he saw the carabao loitering in the area.

Rafael scolded Jano, and a commotion erupted. Jano took a homemade gun and shot the victim. Rafael’s 45-year-old son was slightly wounded in the commotion.

The victim suffered a bullet wound and was declared dead on arrival at Corazon Locsin Montelibano Memorial Regional Hospital (CLMMRH) here.

Police recovered from the crime scene an empty shell of a homemade shotgun.

Nillosan said the suspect was arrested after he was sighted by police riding a tricycle on the highway. The suspect’s firearm was recovered from a grassy area the following day.

She said that the victim and the suspect had previous misunderstandings and this most recent incident might have triggered the suspect to be more agitated against his relatives.

Homicide charges are being readied against the suspect.

Hi, our names are 26-year old man and 55-year old woman. We were passing by an area when all of a sudden a carabao attacked us. It first attacked the woman and an hour later it attacked me when I was gathering some leaves. Oddly enough the carabao was tied up. Earlier in the day it attacked other individuals as well but they managed to escape unscathed. The woman died and I sustained major injuries. The owner said he also was not able to control it and had it taken to the slaughterhouse. 

https://mb.com.ph/2024/9/6/male-carabao-gores-woman-to-death-injures-man-in-bacolod-city

A 55-year-old woman died and a 26-year-old man was injured after they were gored by a male carabao in Hacienda Sayson, Barangay Felisa, this city, on Tuesday, September 3.

Police Capt. Sherwin Galupar, head of Police Station 10, said the victim was passing by the area at around 7:30 a.m. when she was suddenly attacked by the aggressive carabao.

She sustained injuries in her forehead, left ears, buttocks, left leg, and stomach and lost consciousness.

The victim was taken to the Corazon Locsin Montelibano Memorial Regional Hospital here where she died at 1 p.m. on Wednesday, September 4.

An hour after she was attacked, the carabao also assaulted a 26-year-old man who was gathering some leaves in the area. He sustained injuries in his buttocks, both legs, right arm, and lower lip.

Galupar said the male victim was taken to a hospital where he is being assessed for surgery. 

He said the carabao was tied up in the area and also attacked some individuals early that day but were able to avoid the animal.

The owner and the caretaker decided to subdue the carabao and brought the animal to a slaughterhouse later that day.

Galupar said that it is unclear why the carabao was aggressive. The owner and the caretaker could not also control the animal, he added.

Police said the owner and the victims’ families have met and the owner signified to extend assistance to them.

Hi, my name is Kenneth. I was out riding my motorcycle when all of a sudden a young carabao crossed the road and I rammed into him head-on. The carabao died and I also died because I was not wearing a helmet or any other safety gear. 

https://mb.com.ph/2025/1/16/man-killed-after-motorcycle-rams-carabao-in-quezon

A 24-year-old man was killed after his motorcycle collided with a carabao or water buffalo in Barangay Macpac here on Wednesday, Jan. 15.

Police identified the victim as Kenneth, a resident of Barangay Tuhian, this town.

Investigation said Kenneth was driving his motorcycle when a six-month-old carabao without a leash suddenly crossed the road. 

The victim’s motorcycle rammed the animal and Kenneth landed on the pavement.

The victim was taken to a hospital where he was declared dead. The carabao died at the accident site.

Investigation added that he sustained serious injuries as he was not wearing a helmet or any safety gear.

Hi, my name is 46-year-old farmer. On Monday I was feeding my young carabao when he got very violent and gored me in the chest. I died later at the hospital. However, it was not until Tuesday afternoon the my wife reported my death to authorities. 

https://mb.com.ph/2025/09/10/farmer-gored-to-death-by-own-carabao

A 46-year-old farmer was gored to death by his own carabao in Crossing Martisan, Barangay Burgos, Cadiz City, Negros Occidental on Monday, Sept. 8.

Police said the victim was feeding his carabao when it suddenly went wild and gored him in the chest.

The victim sustained injuries and was declared dead in a hospital.

Police said it was the first time that the carabao acted aggressively and the sudden change in the weather may have upset the animal.

The incident was only reported by his wife to the authorities on Tuesday afternoon, Sept. 9.

Hi, my name is 60-year-old man. I went to retrieve my carabao from a riverbank where he was drinking. But my carabao gored me to death. When I did not return my family went out looking for me and found my corpse. 

https://mb.com.ph/2025/11/13/sexagenarian-gored-to-death-by-carabao-in-negros-occidental

A 60-year-old man was gored to death by his carabao in Barangay Santol, Binalbagan, Negros Occidental, on Wednesday, Nov. 12.

Police said the victim left home to retrieve his carabao near a riverbank but failed to return.

His family looked for him and discovered his body with visible injuries and bloodstains on his clothes.

A medical examination revealed multiple wounds in the body consistent with punctures from a sharp or pointed object, suggesting he may have been gored by his carabao.

Authorities said the exact cause of death will be determined in a post-mortem examination.

Hi, our names are Ed and Janjan. We were traveling on a motorcycle when all of a sudden a loose carabao crossed the road. The motorcycle rammed into the beast which threw us into the air and onto the pavement. We both died in the hospital. 

https://mb.com.ph/2026/08/25/2-killed-as-motorcycle-rams-into-carabao-in-negros

In the ultimate showdown between a motorcycle and a loose carabao, it was apparent that the animal prevailed as the two men riding the bike were killed after hitting the untethered water buffalo in Barangay Guimbalaon, Silay City, Negros Occidental on Sunday, August 23.

Police identified only the victims as Ed, a motorcycle driver, and his companion Janjan.

Police Lt. Col. Edison Garcia, Silay police chief, said the victims were heading to the barangay proper when they hit a carabao which suddenly crossed the road.

Both riders were thrown off the motorcycle which caused them injuries.

Ed was declared dead in a hospital, while Janjan passed away hours later, according to Garcia.

In a photo released by authorities, the carabao sustained a huge bruise on its left calf.

Garcia said that two carabaos at the roadside fought, and one of them was able to run towards the road which caused the accident.

He said the carabao's owner and the families of the two victims were scheduled to meet.

Hi, my name is Alvin Pagaban. After a long hot day of work I took my carabao to a creek to cool off. All of a sudden he became violent and gored me vigorously. I was rushed to the local health unit but was declared dead on arrival. 

https://newsinfo.inquirer.net/1941263/farmer-dies-after-attack-by-own-carabao-in-northern-samar

A farmer in Las Navas town, Northern Samar province, died on Tuesday, May 14, after being attacked by his carabao.

Alvin Pagaban, 42, was attacked by his carabao while tending to it in a creek in Barangay Andres, 7.5 km away from the town proper.

“The carabao suddenly attacked the victim vigorously, causing him to sustain multiple wounds,” said Police Staff Sergeant Rowenda Cesista, the case investigator at the Las Navas municipal police station, in a phone interview.

Pagaban, a resident of Barangay Geguinta, was rushed to the town’s rural health unit but was declared dead on arrival by the attending physician, Cesista said.

“This is the first time we have encountered such a case. Perhaps the carabao was tired after a day’s work and was stressed due to the sweltering heat, which may have caused it to behave aggressively and attack the farmer,” the police officer said.

The incident happened around 5 p.m.

According to Cesista, the farmer used his carabao to transport his palay produce in addition to its work in the rice fields.

The carabao remains in possession of the victim’s family.

Hi, my name is Bainola Akang. One day while my carabao was out grazing a reconnaissance plane piloted by a US Marine who was on "a routine mission in support of US-Philippine security cooperation activities" nosedived into my rice farm and killed my carabao. It was devastating as the animal was "family’s primary source of livelihood." Thankfully Former Maguindanao del Sur Gov. Esmail Mangudadatu gave me a female from his herd to replace the one I lost. 

https://newsinfo.inquirer.net/2033424/farmers-appeal-heard-dead-carabao-replaced

Former Maguindanao del Sur Gov. Esmail Mangudadatu has donated a carabao to a woman farmer to replace the one she lost after it was hit by an aircraft that crashed on Feb. 6.

The aircraft—a Beechcraft King Air 300 with registration number N349CA—nosedived into a rice farm in Barangay Malatimon, Ampatuan, Maguindanao del Sur, taking the lives of a Marine sergeant and three defense contractors who were on “a routine mission in support of US-Philippine security cooperation activities.”

The carabao owned by farmer Bainola Akang died hours later after the plane hit its snout, according to civil society leader Abdulbasit “Bobby” Benito.

“For Akang, the carabao was more than just an animal; it was her family’s lifeline, her only partner in farming, and her family’s primary source of livelihood,” Benito said.

He added that Akang had earlier appealed for help in replacing the farm animal, and fortunately, “her plea did not go unheard.”

“Former Rep. Mangudadatu, upon learning about her situation, wasted no time. He gifted Babu Bainola Akang a female carabao from his herd, ensuring she and her family could begin again.”

Mangudadatu, who is running for provincial governor, did not disclose the amount of his gift to the widowed farmer, but it was estimated to cost more than P40,000.

US Marine Corps officials, meanwhile, identified the Marine sergeant who died alongside three defense contractors as Sgt. Jacob M. Durham, a native of California.

An intelligence and electronic warfare specialist, he was part of the 1st Radio Battalion, I Marine Expeditionary Force Information Group, I Marine Expeditionary Force.

“We mourn the loss of Sgt. Jacob Durham, who made the ultimate sacrifice for our country,” said Lt. Col. Mabel B. Annunziata, commanding officer of the 1st Radio Battalion.

“Sergeant Durham embodied the highest traditions of the Marine Corps—exemplifying composure, intelligence, and selfless leadership,” she said.

Durham joined the military service in 2021 and had just been promoted to sergeant five days before the crash. He was a recipient of various awards and decorations, including the Navy and Marine Corps Commendation Medal, Marine Corps Good Conduct Medal, National Defense Service Medal, a Meritorious Mast and Naval Aircrew Insignia.

“The aircraft was providing intelligence, surveillance, and reconnaissance support at the request of our Philippine allies,” the US Marines said.

An investigation is underway to determine the cause of the incident.

US aerospace company Metrea earlier said it had enacted an emergency response plan and was working closely with authorities to establish the cause of the plane crash.