Pangasinan town councilor shot deadBy DEMPSEY REYEShome/News/Regions/Pangasinan town councilor shot deadA COUNCILOR of Santo Tomas, Pangasinan who is running for vice mayor in the 2019 midterm elections, was shot dead on Sunday, according to the Philippine National Police. Vidal was found carrying an armalite but the type of firearm or bullet used in shooting the councilor was not mentioned. Investigation showed that Oculto was on his way to his vehicle after attending mass at the Jesus Christ Church in Barangay Poblacion West, Santo Tomas when Vidal shot him. In September, Oculto’s running mate, Councilor Ely Ramos, survived a gun attack from motorcycle-riding suspects. Oculto was the second town official killed this year.

Source: Manila Times December 16, 2018 20:26 UTC