Part-time instructor shot dead outside Bulacan home

A 38-year-old part-time instructor was shot dead by an unidentified gunman outside his home in Sta. Maria town, Bulacan, shortly after midnight on Thursday, July 30. Col. Mark Louie Sigua, Sta. Maria police chief, identified the victim as Stephen Gelo Enriquez, a resident of St. Ville Subdivision. Enriquez was reportedly shot outside his residence. Sigua stated that the victim was a part-time instructor. The police chief confirmed that an investigation is underway to identify the gunman and determine the motive behind the attack. As of now, the suspect has not been apprehended, and the circumstances surrounding the incident remain unclear. Investigations are reportedly looking into various possibilities, including Enriquez's professional affiliations and personal relationships. The incident has sent shockwaves through the local community, raising concerns about safety. The fact that such a violent crime occurred in a residential area has amplified residents' unease. Police have appealed for information from the public and have pledged to enhance security measures, including increased patrols, to maintain order. Gun violence remains a significant social issue in the Philippines, with risks often heightened in urban and peri-urban areas. The attack on an educator, a profession typically perceived as less vulnerable, has cast a somber shadow over the wider community.