Village Councilman, Brother Slain in Cotabato Gun Attack
A village councilman and his brother were killed in a pre-dawn gun attack in Kabacan, Cotabato, Philippines. The incident occurred during a village disco event, and authorities are investigating. The killings have reignited concerns about security in the region.
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