Barangay chief shot dead in Mati, Davao Oriental

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DAVAO CITY, Davao del Sur, Philippines — The chief of Barangay Mataiao in Mati City, Davao Oriental was shot dead at 8:18 p.m. on Wednesday, April 13, inside his house, according to the Mati City Police Station.

Ronie Palma Gil Valera, 57, married, was resting on a hammock in his house in Purok Matahimik-1 when attacked.

Unidentified gunmen shot him several times, according to a report by the investigating officers, Cpl. Sunder Orjaliza and Cpl. Franciz Regidor.

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