PNP forms task force to probe slay of Bulacan village chiefs group head

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MANILA, Philippines – Police Regional Office 3 (PRO3) had formed a task group to investigate the October 3 killing of Bulacan barangay captains’ association (ABC) president Ramilito Capistrano.

Philippine National Police Spokesperson PCol. Jean Fajardo on Friday confirmed the probe and said they are “not discounting” the possibility that the murder was related to Capistrano’s work as an elected official but that it was “too early” to tell.

Capistrano was on his third term as captain of Barangay Caingin in San Rafael, Bulacan and on his second term as Bulacan ABC president.

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“Lahat tinitingnan natin kung ito ay konektado sa kanyang personal na buhay, sa kanyang trabaho bilang barangay captain… Yung investigation team ay pursuing very good lead,” Fajardo added.

(We are looking at everything to see if this is connected to his personal life, to his work as barangay captain… The investigation team is pursuing a very good lead.)

Capistrano and his driver were shot dead by unidentified perpetrators on Thursday night while on board a sports utility vehicle at Barangay Ligas in Malolos City, Bulacan, according to the PRO3.

It added that the case was “top priority” since Capistrano was a local official.