Candidate for councilor shot dead in Sorsogon political rally
LEGAZPI CITY, Philippines — A candidate for town councilor in Matnog, Sorsogon, was shot and killed by a group of armed men during a political rally in the village of Pawa on Monday night, police said on Tuesday.
Cayetano Gallanosa Oro Jr. was attending a campaign rally at 6:20 p.m. when the armed men attacked, killing him instantly, said Senior Insp. Maria Luisa Calubaquib, Bicol regional police spokesperson.
Calubaquib said no other person was harmed.
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Police have yet to establish any motive for the attack.
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