Motorcycle-riding gunmen shot Barangay captain, wife in Cebu SHOOTING INCIDENT – The authorities are currently conducting an investigation into the brutal murder of a village captain and his wife in Asturias town, Cebu. The victims were identified as Mario Tundag, a village chief, and his wife Edna, who were ambushed by unidentified gunmen while riding … Read more
Days after the national election, a barangay chairman sustained injuries when shot outside his house in Malabon BARANGAY CHAIRMAN – The head of a village in Malabon City sustained injuries after being shot outside his house in Malabon City. Election-related violence is rampant in the Philippines, especially weeks or months before the poll period. In 2019, … Read more
A Barangay Captain was arrested in an anti-illegal drugs operation BARANGAY CAPTAIN – A village chief and his nephew were arrested in an anti-illegal drugs operation on Tuesday in Bato, Leyte. The suspects were identified as Rogelio Daño, 57, and his nephew Cesario Dañ Lambujon, 35. Rogelio is the captain of Brgy. Sta. Fe in … Read more
Video of Public Official Mauling a Drug Suspect Elicits Comments Online CORRECTION NOTE: The caption on the video circulating online does not speak of the actual scenario and it was totally altered. Philnews.ph revised the article clarifying the actual scene – the person involved was not a protocol violator but a drug suspect. The incident … Read more
Barangay Captain and Kagawad Face Power Pilferage Charges After Caught Over Illegal Electrical Connection A barangay captain and its kagawad are now facing charges over illegal electrical connection in Brgy. Democracia, Jaro. Punong Barangay Rey Jalbuena and Kagawad Elmer Jareño are now facing charges over violation of Anti-Electricity Pilferage Act. The two local officials were … Read more