MANILA, Philippines — Another councilor of Moises Padilla, Negros Occidental, who is seeking reelection, was killed in an ambush yesterday. On March 30, Councilor Jolomar Hilario also of Moises Padilla was murdered at his residence by suspected communist rebels. In Maguindanao, Shariff Saidona Mustapha Councilor Berto Guiamadel was shot dead by motorcycle-riding men while driving his motorbike on his way to a market. Misamis barangay chief slainMeanwhile, in Misamis Oriental, Claver Miral, chairman of Barangay Napaliran in Balingasag town, was killed in a gun attack on Sunday night. Princess Joy Enriquez, Misamis Oriental police spokesperson, said Miral was on his way home from a birthday party in Jasaan town when he was shot in Barangay Hermano.

Source: Philippine Star April 25, 2019 16:00 UTC