Roel Degamo was at least the third politician to be shot in the Philippines since last year’s general election. Read more at straitstimes.com.
authorities said on Sunday, after another suspect was killed in a shoot-out.
Governor Roel Degamo became the latest victim of a recent rash of assaults on local Philippine politicians. He said about 10 suspects were involved in the attack. Authorities believed they were still on the island after ports were closed to prevent their escape, he said. Mr Degamo, 56, was at least the third politician to be shot in the Philippines since last year’s general election.
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