Supporter ni Naic Mayor-elect Rommel Magbitang, patay sa pamamaril

- A 48-year-old supporter of Naic Mayor-elect Rommel Magbitang was shot dead outside his home on May 24

- The victim had received prior death threats, according to his wife, allegedly linked to the recent election

- The unidentified gunman fled the scene, and police are reviewing CCTV footage and witness accounts

- Authorities are investigating political motives, while the community calls for justice and answers

A 48-year-old father and known supporter of Naic, Cavite Mayor-elect Rommel Magbitang was shot dead in front of his own home on the afternoon of Saturday, May 24.

The victim, whose name has been withheld pending official confirmation, was one of the active leaders of Magbitang's local campaign.

According to the victim’s wife, her husband had previously received threats to his life, allegedly connected to the recent election.

She shared that they had been living in fear since the campaign period but never imagined the threats would escalate into deadly violence.

The gunman, who remains unidentified, fled the scene immediately after the shooting.

Witnesses in the area were unable to provide a clear description, but local authorities are now reviewing CCTV footage and gathering testimonies in hopes of identifying the suspect.

Mayor-elect Rommel Magbitang has yet to release an official statement, but supporters and community members have expressed grief and outrage on social media.

Some are calling for justice and demanding a swift and thorough investigation.

The local police have confirmed that a full investigation is underway.

They are looking into all possible motives, including political rivalry, given the timing and nature of the incident.

This tragedy has cast a shadow over what was supposed to be a period of transition and hope for the town of Naic.

Authorities are urging anyone with information to come forward as the community seeks answers and justice for the slain family man.

News, photos or videos that arouse the interest of netizens would often go viral on social media, due to the attention netizens give them. These viral posts appeal to the emotions of netizens, and in rare cases, such could also happen to ordinary people, making them very relatable.

In other news, the TNVS driver who has been reported missing since May 18 after picking up a passenger in Parañaque has not been seen yet. The driver’s family has been making heartfelt pleas for any information that could lead to his discovery, highlighting their profound distress and uncertainty. It can be recalled that the vehicle he’s driving has been found with traces of what appeared to be blood on it. Law enforcement agencies are actively investigating the case, meticulously examining Cabrera's last known activities and conducting forensic analysis of the recovered, blood-stained vehicle.

Still in other news, Senator Jinggoy Estrada, in a report by GMA News, has reportedly confirmed earlier reports about his son, Julian Ejercito, and his nephew, Jefferelly Vitug, allegedly being assaulted by three young men in Boracay. Earlier reports by Radyo Todo Aklan, which was later confirmed by other media sources say Julian, Senator Jinggoy’s son, was allegedly physically assaulted by three young men in Boracay Island during the early hours of Saturday, May 24. The reports further state that the alleged incident unfolded around 2:00 AM as Ejercito and his nephew were walking near a mini-mall after leaving a bar. Senator Jinggoy has confirmed the alleged assault, stating there were no prior confrontations and said he will be going to the island to personally coordinate with local authorities.

Source: KAMI.com.gh