Cagayan village chief shot dead

BAYOMBONG, Nueva Vizcaya, Philippines — A barangay chairman was gunned down by motorcycle-riding men in Tuao, Cagayan on Tuesday.

A police report identified the victim as Dante Blanza, 61, of Barangay Sto. Tomas.

Capt. Isabelita Gano, Cagayan police information officer, said Blanza and Eduardo Montorio, 61, also a village official, were on a motorycle on their way to the office of the Department of Agriculture to submit some documents when the shooting occurred.

Blanza was reportedly shot several times when he pulled over to wear his face mask. Montorio was unhurt.

Police have yet to determine the motive for the killing and the perpetrators.