ZAMBOANGA SIBUGAY town mayor killed, 3 wounded

ZAMBOANGA CITY, Philippines – Tungawan Mayor Randy Climaco was killed an ambush in his town in Zamboanga Sibugay on Monday afternoon.

           Zamboanga Sibugay governor Wilter Palma confirmed the death of Climaco, who was ambushed while he and his team were on their way to the village Bantungan, also in Tungawan.

           “It was shocking, It bothers us. Who will be the next? Palma told to the Daily Philippine Inquirer by phone.

           Vice Mayor Raup Arbirson and two others were wounded in the 4 pm attack.

           Palma said he has directed the police to go after the suspects.

           The governor said Climaco was serving his last term as Tungawan mayor,

           “I didn’t know if he was able to file his certificate of candidacy for another position,” the governor said. (SFM)