MANILA: A provincial governor in the central Philippines and five other people were shot dead by unknown gunmen on Saturday (Mar 4), his widow said, in the latest attack against local officials.
Police said six suspects carrying rifles and dressed in uniforms similar to those worn by the armed services entered the governor's home in Pamplona town and opened fire.
President Ferdinand Marcos condemned what he described as the"assassination" of his political ally and warned the perpetrators to"surrender now it will be your best option". Interior and Local Government Secretary Benjamin Abalos appealed for witnesses to come forward and help police"get justice" for Degamo.Degamo, 56, is the latest target in the Philippines' long history of attacks on politicians. He is at least the third to be shot since last year's general election.
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