Aklan Vice Mayor fatally shot by SB Member inside session hall; police investigate motive

Friday, August 08, 2025 at 3:34 PM

by Josh Medina

3 min read

• Vice Mayor Julio Estolloso of Ibajay, Aklan, was fatally shot by SB Member Mihrel Senatin

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• The shooting took place inside the Ibajay Sangguniang Bayan session hall on Friday

• Estolloso sustained multiple gunshot wounds and was declared dead on arrival at a local hospital

• The suspect, Senatin, voluntarily surrendered to the police and is now in custody while the motive is being investigated

A shocking act of violence unfolded in the heart of local government when the Vice Mayor of Ibajay, Aklan, was shot and killed by a Sangguniang Bayan (SB) member inside the municipal session hall on Friday.

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The incident has sent shockwaves through the community and prompted an immediate police investigation into the motive behind the fatal shooting.

The victim was identified as Vice Mayor Julio Estolloso. According to authorities, he sustained multiple gunshot wounds—reportedly between seven and eight—to his left chest.

Estolloso was immediately rushed to the Ibajay District Hospital, but doctors were unable to save him, and he was pronounced dead on arrival.

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The suspect, SB Member Mihrel Senatin, did not attempt to flee the scene. Following the incident, he voluntarily surrendered to the Ibajay Municipal Police Station.

He is now in police custody, facing a murder charge. The firearm allegedly used in the shooting has also been secured by investigators as key evidence.

The tragedy took place in a location that is typically a symbol of public service and civic discourse. The session hall is where local officials convene to pass ordinances and make decisions for their constituents.

The fact that the shooting occurred in this very space, and involved two public officials, underscores the gravity of the event and has raised serious concerns about political tensions in the area.

Police authorities have launched a thorough investigation to uncover the motive for the shooting. While details remain scarce, they are reportedly looking into a long-standing conflict between the two officials, which may have escalated.

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The local community is in a state of mourning and disbelief over the incident. Family members and colleagues of Vice Mayor Estolloso have expressed their grief and demanded that justice be served.

Ibajay's political landscape, already shaken by the event, is now under intense scrutiny as the authorities seek to understand what led to this devastating act.

The investigation is ongoing, and further details are expected to be released as the case progresses.

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, this could also happen to ordinary people, making them very relatable stories that people could easily understand and relate in their lives.

In other news, a police officer was arrested for allegedly killing his 24-year-old girlfriend in Bayambang, Pangasinan. Victim’s body, with a gunshot wound, found near a waiting shed in Sitio Pocdol, Barangay Bani on July 21, 2025. The two were last seen traveling together to Pangasinan on a motorcycle driven by the suspect. Suspect now faces murder charges as investigators probe the motive behind the crime.