Ex-village chief killed in Batangas gun attack; motive probed
A former barangay chairman, 66, was shot dead by unidentified men on a motorcycle in Tanauan, Batangas, Philippines. Police have launched an investigation to determine the motive and identify the suspects. Such killings, often linked to political rivalries or organized crime, remain a concern in the Philippines.
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