[Philippines] Violence against civilians: Attack

On 8 April 2025, a barangay chairperson running for municipal councilor in the upcoming May 2025 elections and two of his supporters were shot and wounded by unidentified assailants in Barangay Upper Paniki-an (Pitogo, Zamboanga del Sur, Zamboanga Peninsula). The barangay chairperson was driving a vehicle with four of his supporters when they were attacked; two supporters were unharmed. Authorities are determining if the attack was election-related.

Severity

MEDIUM

Occurred

2025-04-08

Country

Philippines

Event type

violence

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