CAMP VICENTE LIM, Laguna, Philippines — A barangay chairman was killed in an attack by motorcycle-riding men in Maragondon, Cavite on Saturday.
Rodrigo Tanagas, 53, of Barangay Tulay-A, was leading a cleanup activity in the village when a motorcycle with two men on board pulled over at around 7:15 a.m.
One of the men approached Tanagas and a spat reportedly ensued between them.
The man reportedly drew out a gun and shot the victim twice before fleeing with his compaion.
Tanagas died while being rushed to a hospital.
Probers have yet to determine the motive for the killing and identify the assailants.