QC village chief killed in ambushBy DIVINA NOVA JOY DELA CRUZhome/News/Top Stories/QC village chief killed in ambushA barangay (village) captain in Quezon City who was to seek a post at the House of Representatives in the elections this year, was killed in an ambush on Wednesday. Crisell Beltran, Bagong Silangan village head, and her companions were attacked by four men on motorcycles along J.P. Rizal Street at 11:45 a.m. Quezon City Police District Director (QCPD) Joselito Esquivel Jr. created a Special Investigation Task Group to investigate the incident. We are also considering politics as among the motives since Beltran is seeking a seat in the second congressional district,” Esquivel said. “We also appeal to any one with related information to come forward and help the police investigation,” Esquivel said.

Source: Manila Times January 30, 2019 17:34 UTC