List of assassinations in the Philippines
The following is a chronological list of people in the Philippines murdered by assassins. This list includes public figures and other prominent individuals who were active in politics and daily life. Most of these assassinations are attributed to state forces, rebel groups such as the New People's Army or the Abu Sayyaf Group or contract killers working on behalf of politicians (particularly in the context of electoral rivalries),[ 1] businesspeople and organized crime.
For a list of journalists assassinated in the Philippines, see List of journalists killed in the Philippines
Assassinations before 1940
Date
Victim(s)
Assassin(s)
Notes
1 May 1521
Duarte Barbosa , Portuguese explorer and leader of the Magellan expedition
Massacred along with 26 others in a banquet hosted by Rajah Humabon shortly after the death of Ferdinand Magellan in the Battle of Mactan .
25 October 1593
Gomez Perez Dasmariñas , Spanish Governor-General of the Philippines
Killed in a mutiny by Chinese rowers during a Spanish military expedition to the Moluccas .
1596
Magalat , Cagayano rebel
1608
Luis Enriquez, Spanish encomendero of Pilitan, Cagayan Valley [ 2]
Killed during a revolt by Irraya natives
1625
Father Alonzo Garcia and Brother Onofre Palao, Spanish missionaries based in Apayao [ 3]
Miguel Lanab Alababan
Killed during the Itneg or Mandaya Revolt.
1650
Agustin Sumuroy , Waray rebel
1661
José Arias, Spanish Augustinian curate of Bacarra , Ilocos [ 2]
Killed in a revolt led by Pedro Almazán .
1661
José Navarro de Santa María, Spanish Dominican curate of Cabicungan, Cagayan [ 2]
Killed in a revolt led by Pedro Almazán .
1663
Francisco de Mesa, Spanish priest based in Iloilo
Killed in a revolt led by Tapar .
11 October 1719
Fernando Manuel de Bustamante , Spanish Governor-General of the Philippines
Dragged and killed along with his son by a mob instigated by friars.
1744
Giuseppe Lamberti, Italian-born Jesuit curate of Jagna, Bohol
Francisco Dagohoy
Killed during the Dagohoy Rebellion.
1744
Gaspar Morales, Spanish curate of Inabanga, Bohol
Francisco Dagohoy
Killed in retaliation for his refusal to administer a Christian burial for Dagohoy's brother, who died while performing an errand for the priest, which triggered Dagohoy's revolt.
28 May 1763
Diego Silang , Ilocano rebel leader, and husband of Gabriela Silang
Miguel Vicos Pedro Bebec
Church authorities paid the assassins. Vicos was Silang's friend.
1 June 1823
Mariano Fernández de Folgueras , former Spanish Governor-General of the Philippines
Killed by rebelling Spanish soldiers during the Novales Revolt .
9 August 1846
Juan Rubio, Spanish curate of Carig, Nueva Vizcaya [ 4]
Killed and beheaded in an ambush by Ifugaos .
1860
Jose Pinzon y Purga, Spanish governor of Davao [ 5]
Killed by Moros resisting his attempt to organize a settlement in Tagum .
14 August 1868
Jose Lorenzo, Spanish missionary priest based in Ibaay , Ifugao [ 4]
Killed by Ifugao natives
6 April 1870
Victorino Garcia, Spanish missionary priest of Lagawe, Ifugao [ 4]
Believed to have been thrown off a cliff by Ifugao natives
25 April 1897
Ciriaco Bonifacio, revolutionary and brother of Katipunan founder Andres Bonifacio
Revolutionary soldiers led by Agapito Bonzon and Jose Ignacio Paua
Killed during the arrest of his brother under the command of Emilio Aguinaldo during the Philippine Revolution .
8 April 1898
León Kilat , Cebuano revolutionary leader
Captain Florencio Noel Apolinario Alcuitas
Killed by his own men due to endangering the town of Carcar .
5 June 1899
Antonio Luna , Commanding General of the Philippine Revolutionary Army during the Philippine–American War
Kawit Battalion (Presidential Guard) led by Pedro Janolino
Killed along with his aide, Colonel Francisco "Paco" Roman after receiving a summons to republican headquarters in Cabanatuan .
6 June 1906
Edward Robert C. Bolton, American Military Governor of Davao [ 5]
Mangulayon
Killed along with his foreman by a Kulaman Manobo chief.
20 January 1908
Benito Lopez , Governor of Iloilo [ 6]
Joaquin Gil
Shot by a supporter of a political rival
3 August 1918
Conrado Lerma, Governor of Bataan [ 7]
Jose Baluyot
Shot by a political rival
23 February 1932
Soliman Peralta, Vice Mayor of Malita , Davao[ 8]
20 September 1935
Julio Nalundasan , Congressman for the 2nd district of Ilocos Norte
Future President Ferdinand Marcos , then a university student, tried but acquitted for the murder.[ 9]
14 December 1938
James Fugate, former Governor of Sulu [ 10]
1940s
Date
Victim(s)
Assassin(s)
Notes
1 May 1942
Jose Abad Santos , Chief Justice of the Philippines and de facto head of the Philippine Commonwealth during the Japanese occupation of the Philippines [ 11]
Killed by Japanese forces in Malabang, Lanao del Sur for refusing to serve in a collaborationist government.
June 1942
Severino Macasocol, Mayor of Sogod, Leyte
Believed to have been killed on the orders of a prewar-electoral rival.
June 1942
Pablo Magliate, Vice Mayor of Sogod, Leyte
Believed to have been killed on the orders of a prewar-electoral rival.
15 July 1942
Wenceslao Vinzons , Congressman for the lone district of Camarines Norte
Killed by Japanese forces for his role in the resistance during World War II .
1943
Tee Han Kee, Chinese Filipino community leader and vice chairman of the Japanese-sponsored Chinese Association
Killed by guerrillas for collaborating with the Japanese.
1944
Gregorio Felipe, district chief of San Francisco del Monte after the dissolution of Quezon City into its component neighborhoods during the Japanese occupation
Killed by guerrillas for collaborating with the Japanese.
11 February 1944
Jose Ozamiz , Senator and former Governor of Misamis Occidental
Killed by Japanese forces for his role in the resistance movement.
28 December 1944
Enrique Roldan, former mayor of Bayambang, Pangasinan
31 December 1944
Vicente Lim , military officer
Killed by Japanese forces for his role in the resistance movement.
6 January 1945
Josefa Llanes Escoda , civic leader and founder of the Girl Scouts of the Philippines
Killed by Japanese forces for her role in the resistance movement.
15 February 1945
Juan Gabriel, Mayor of Parañaque
Killed by guerrillas for collaborating with the Japanese.
8 March 1945
Mariano Marcos , former congressman for the 2nd district of Ilocos Norte and father of future President Ferdinand Marcos
Claimed by his family to have been killed by the Japanese, while military archives blame his death on guerrillas commanded by Robert Lapham for collaborating with the Japanese.
24 August 1946
Juan Feleo , peasant leader and one of the leaders of the Partido Komunista ng Pilipinas and the Hukbalahap
His assassination triggered the post-World War II phase of the Hukbalahap Rebellion .
February 1949
Patrocinio Gulapa, Mayor of Maragondon, Cavite
1949
Hugo Beratio, Mayor of Bailen, Cavite
28 April 1949
Aurora Quezon , former First Lady of the Philippines and widow of President Manuel L. Quezon [ 12]
Died with her daughter, son-in-law and several others in an ambush believed to have been perpetrated by the Hukbalahap.
28 April 1949
Ponciano Bernardo , Mayor of Quezon City
Died with Aurora Quezon and several others in an ambush believed to have been perpetrated by the Hukbalahap.
14 November 1949
Sofronio Avanceña, Mayor of Sinacaban, Misamis Occidental
1950s
Date
Victim(s)
Assassin(s)
Notes
7 October 1951
Asiong Salonga , notorious gangster
Ernesto Reyes
Shot by a henchman of a rival gang leader
14 November 1951
Moises Padilla, mayoral candidate in Magallon, Negros Occidental
Rafael Lacson, Governor of Negros Occidental
Popular outrage over the murder and the swift resolution of the case by Secretary of National Defense Ramon Magsaysay contributed to the latter's victory in the 1953 Philippine presidential election .
23 December 1951
Angel Arias, Mayor-elect of Rosario, Batangas
22 February 1952
Teodoro Cuartero, former mayor of Rosario, Batangas
26 May 1952
Pedro Tecala, Mayor of Danao, Cebu
2 September 1952
Severino Rillo, Mayor of Maragondon, Cavite
Leonardo Manecio , gangster and folk legend acting at the behest of local politicians
Killed along with the town's police chief and several policemen in the Maragondon Massacre.[ 13]
1953
Eduardo Ocampo Jr., Vice Mayor of Bacoor, Cavite
15 June 1953
Manuel P. Monroy, star witness in a criminal case against Justice and Defense Secretary Oscar Castelo [ 14]
Oscar Castelo Bienvenido "Ben Ulo" Mendoza Jose de Jesus Hipolito Bonifacio Domingo Gonzales Jockey Salvacion Felix Miray Pedro Enriquez Augusta Melencio
17 May 1955
Conrado Dizon, Mayor of Santa Ana, Pampanga
12 November 1957
Laureano Maraña, Provincial Commander of the Philippine Constabulary in Cavite
Leonardo Manecio
21 July 1959
Lucio Zabala, Mayor of Cabugao, Ilocos Sur
1960s
Date
Victim(s)
Assassin(s)
Notes
April 1962
Menhart Spielman, American businessman and chief witness in the Stonehill scandal [ 15]
Disappeared and believed to have been killed on a boat while trying to flee to Malaysia.
28 December 1963
Benedicto Dayrit, Mayor of Magalang, Pampanga
Hukbong Mapagpalaya sa Bayan
12 March 1965
Manuel Verzosa, ranking clerk of the House of Representatives Electoral Tribunal
Angel Sarmiento
Killed by an assistant of Cavite Representative Justiniano Montano , who was facing an electoral protest at the time.[ 16]
1966
Anastacio Gallardo, Mayor of Candaba, Pampanga
Hukbong Mapagpalaya sa Bayan
18 September 1967
Juan Alberto, former Governor of Catanduanes and head of the Government Service Insurance System
20 February 1967
James L. Gordon , Mayor of Olongapo , and father of Senator Richard Gordon
15 November 1967
Manuel Franco, Vice Mayor of Sanchez Mira , Cagayan
Killed in the presence of the town mayor by the latter's goons.[ 17]
10 July 1968
Nicolas Feliciano, Vice Governor of Tarlac
28 December 1968
Levi Panlilio, Mayor of San Fernando, Pampanga [ 18]
19 November 1969
Pedro Alvero, Vice Mayor of Abuyog , Leyte[ 19]
1970s
Date
Victim(s)
Assassin(s)
Notes
21 January 1970
Samson Cerna, Mayor of Pinamungajan, Cebu
15 February 1970
Julito Espino, Mayor of Arayat, Pampanga [ 20]
29 July 1970
Calixto Cauan, former mayor of San Pablo, Isabela
18 September 1970
Leopoldo Rabanes, Mayor of San Marcelino, Zambales [ 21]
Hukbong Mapagpalaya sa Bayan
Killed along with eleven others in an attack on his residence.
18 October 1970
Floro Crisologo , Congressman for the 1st district of Ilocos Sur [ 22]
Shot inside Vigan Cathedral.
17 November 1970
Luis de Castro, Mayor of Bulan, Sorsogon
26 December 1971
Jose Cruz, Mayor of Malabon
Killed by a bomb disguised as a "Christmas gift".[ 23]
February 1972
Ben Fernandez, Mayor of Mabalacat, Pampanga
25 February 1972
Manuel Rojas, Mayor of Cavite City
April 1972
Al Mirasan Tampogao, Vice Mayor of Karomatan, Lanao del Norte
7 July 1972
Deogracias Carmona, Mayor of Dimataling, Zamboanga del Sur [ 24]
Killed during the Moro conflict .
5 April 1973
Liliosa Hilao , anti-Marcos student activist
Armed Forces of the Philippines
13 April 1973
Ramon Alcantara, Mayor of Lemery, Iloilo
March 1975
William Begg, seminarian and anti-Marcos student activist
Armed Forces of the Philippines
27 October 1975
Guillermo de Vega , Assistant of President Ferdinand Marcos and Chairman of the Board of Censors for Motion Pictures [ 25]
Paulino Arceo
Shot in his office in Malacañang Palace due to unclear reasons.
13 December 1975
Hernando Antiporda, Roman Catholic Auxiliary Bishop of the Archdiocese of Manila
Killed along with another priest in the convent of Quiapo Church .[ 26]
18 March 1976
Emmanuel Lacaba , writer, youth leader and anti-Marcos activist
Armed Forces of the Philippines
24 March 1976
Maria Lorena Barros , founder of Malayang Kilusan ng Bagong Kababaihan (Free Movement of New Women) (MAKIBAKA) and anti-Marcos activist
Armed Forces of the Philippines
January 1977
Primitivo Mijares , former propagandist for the Marcos dictatorship
Disappeared after boarding a flight from Guam to the Philippines with General Fabian Ver and a nephew of former Chief Justice Querube Makalintal , both of whom were Marcos allies. Believed to have been killed after denouncing the Marcos regime in the U.S. Congress and writing a book criticizing the Marcoses. His son was later tortured and killed by suspected government agents.
23 January 1977
Purificacion Pedro , Roman Catholic layperson and social worker
Soldiers under the command of Col. Rolando Abadilla
Killed in her hospital room possibly due to her role in organizing indigenous peoples' opposition to the Chico River Dam Project .
2 September 1977
Archimedes Trajano , student activist
Killed after questioning President Ferdinand Marcos' daughter Imee at an open forum at the Pamantasan ng Lungsod ng Maynila , for which she was later found responsible by a Hawaii court.[ 27]
10 October 1977
Brigadier General Teodulfo Bautista, Commander of the Philippine Army 1st Infantry Division
Moro National Liberation Front rebels commanded by Usman Salih
Killed along with 34 other soldiers in a feigned negotiation during the Patikul massacre .[ 28]
23 February 1978
Usman Mundoc, former mayor of Luuk, Sulu [ 29]
1980s
Date
Victim(s)
Assassin(s)
Notes
24 April 1980
Macliing Dulag , Kalinga pangat (chieftain) and indigenous peoples' rights activist
Soldiers of the 4th Infantry Division, Philippine Army led by Leodegario Adalem
Killed due to his opposition to the Chico River Dam Project .[ 30]
6 July 1980
Lotus Sobejana Sr., Laguna Municipal Trial Court Judge[ 31]
9 August 1980
Alexander Alngag, Mayor of Tinglayan, Kalinga-Apayao [ 32]
16 December 1980
Jose B. Lingad , former Governor of Pampanga and anti-Marcos opposition leader[ 33]
Roberto Tabanero
Shot in a gasoline station in barangay San Agustin, San Fernando, Pampanga
27 December 1980
Cornelio Martinez Sr., Mayor of Kiamba, South Cotabato
1 March 1981
Dimanorado Dimragon, Mayor of Tangcal, Lanao del Norte [ 34]
13 April 1981
Godofredo Alingal, Jesuit parish priest of Kibawe, Bukidnon and human rights advocate[ 35]
Shot in front of his church
17 January 1982
Ricardo Francisco Sr., Vice Mayor of Obando, Bulacan
3 February 1982
Edgardo Canbangon, Mayor of Calauag, Quezon [ 36]
10 March 1982
Pablo Sola, Mayor of Kabankalan, Negros Occidental [ 37]
26 March 1982
Nonito Llanos Jr., Mayor of Digos, Davao del Sur [ 38]
23 April 1982
Bobby Dela Paz, doctor and labor activist
Believed to have been killed due to his opposition to the Marcos dictatorship.
24 April 1982
Felix Ometer, Vice Mayor of Lopez Jaena, Misamis Occidental [ 39]
New People's Army
20 September 1982
Edgar Jopson , youth activist and president of the National Union of Students of the Philippines (NUSP)
Killed in a military raid at his house.
3 November 1982
Sebastian Mondejar, Mayor of Sulop, Davao del Sur [ 40]
New People's Army
March 1983
Johnny Escandor, doctor and anti-Marcos activist
21 August 1983
Benigno Aquino Jr. , politician, leader of the opposition against President Ferdinand Marcos [ 41]
Rogelio Moreno (confirmed) AVSECOM members (accomplices)
Shot multiple times in the head upon exiting China Airlines Flight 811 in Manila International Airport (now named Ninoy Aquino International Airport in his memory). The mastermind is still unknown to this day, with suspicions resting upon Marcos and/or his inner circle. See Assassination of Ninoy Aquino .
21 August 1983
Rolando Galman, suspect in the assassination of Benigno Aquino Jr.
Rogelio Moreno (confirmed) AVSECOM members (accomplices)
Killed by soldiers immediately after Aquino's assassination and accused by the Marcos regime of being a hitman for the New People's Army , but was posthumously acquitted as a fall guy .[ 42] See Assassination of Ninoy Aquino .
11 April 1984
Rosita Villafuerte, Vice Mayor of Sipocot, Camarines Sur [ 43]
3 May 1984
Saturnino Calulo, Mayor of Polomolok, South Cotabato [ 44]
4 May 1984
Bienvenido Andilab, Mayor of Sergio Osmeña, Zamboanga del Norte [ 44]
24 May 1984
Tomas Karingal , commanding general of the Philippine Constabulary Metropolitan Command 's Northern Police District [ 45]
New People's Army
26 August 1984
Sol Legaspi, Mayor of Libacao, Aklan [ 46]
New People's Army
19 October 1984
Alex Orcullo , Davao City barangay captain [ 38]
Killed by pro-government paramilitaries at a checkpoint.
14 November 1984
Cesar Climaco , Mayor of Zamboanga City , Assemblyman of the Regular Batasang Pambansa and prominent anti-Marcos opposition leader[ 47]
25 December 1984
Lorenzo Sia, Vice Mayor of Lapuyan, Zamboanga del Sur [ 48]
26 March 1985
Guillermo Calibo, Mayor of Dimataling, Zamboanga del Sur [ 49]
New People's Army
11 April 1985
Tullio Favali , Italian Roman Catholic assistant parish priest of Tulunan, North Cotabato and member of the Pontifical Institute for Foreign Missions (PIME)[ 50]
Norberto Manero Jr., a member of the Christian paramilitary group Ilaga based in Mindanao during the Moro conflict
Shot and cannibalized.
19 May 1985
Cesar Magno, Mayor of Initao, Misamis Oriental [ 51]
New People's Army
11 July 1985
Rudy Romano, Roman Catholic priest and human rights activist[ 52]
Forcibly disappeared by suspected military agents in Cebu City .
22 July 1985
Nerio Ramos, Mayor of Lopez, Quezon
7 September 1985
Westrimundo Tabayoyong, Mayor of Laoac, Pangasinan [ 53]
16 September 1985
Felicisimo Iglesia, Mayor of Pakil, Laguna [ 54]
Lt. Percival Maldo
Killed in a gun duel with the town's police chief, who also died.
16 September 1985
Percival Maldo, police chief of Pakil, Laguna[ 54]
Felicisimo Iglesia
Killed in a gun duel with the town's mayor, who also died.
20 September 1985
Juvelyn Jaravello, youth activist
Pro-government paramilitaries
Among 20 people who were killed in the Escalante massacre , mostly from gunshot wounds.
30 September 1985
Victor Lopez Jr., barangay chairman in Tondo, Manila
23 October 1985
Gregorio Murillo, Governor of Surigao del Sur [ 55]
New People's Army
2 November 1985
Potenciano Baccay, kidney specialist and personal doctor to President Ferdinand Marcos [ 56]
Killed amid rumors of Marcos' ill health.
November 1985
Wilfredo "Baby" Aquino, founder of the Alsa Masa [ 57]
5 December 1985
Rafael Blanco, Vice Governor of Abra [ 58]
9 December 1985
Daguio Valera, Mayor of Licuan-Baay, Abra [ 59]
13 January 1986
Romualdo Bediones, Mayor of Villaverde, Nueva Vizcaya [ 60]
New People's Army
30 January 1986
Lorenzo Padua, Mayor of Goa, Camarines Sur [ 61]
8 February 1986
Francisco Laurella, Fernando Pastor Sr., and Fernando Pastor Jr. , campaign workers of Corazon Aquino 's UNIDO party in Quirino
Orlando Dulay, pro-Marcos warlord and former Governor of Quirino[ 62]
Abducted on the eve of the 1986 Philippine presidential election and later killed.
11 February 1986
Evelio Javier , former Governor of Antique and ally of presidential candidate Corazon Aquino
Avelino Javellana and others
The lawyer and several security personnel of his political rival, Arturo Pacificador, were convicted for his murder while the latter was acquitted.[ 63]
April 1986
Pedro Mendiola, former Assemblyman of the Batasang Pambansa from Occidental Mindoro [ 64]
8 April 1986
Federico Peralta, former Governor of Tarlac[ 65]
17 April 1986
Emma Henry , the Philippines' first female police commander; police chief of Cabuyao, Laguna ; film actress
New People's Army[ 66]
Shot by four suspected NPA men who had waylaid her while on the way to work[ 67]
20 April 1986
Abdulgafar Lutian, Mayor of Alicia, Zamboanga del Sur [ 68]
23 April 1986
Dorol Guno, Vice Mayor of Rosario, Batangas
4 June 1986
Paterno Javier, Mayor of Culasi, Antique [ 69]
New People's Army
15 July 1986
Felipe Siron, former vice mayor of Mexico, Pampanga [ 70]
20 August 1986
Jose Payumo Jr., Mayor of Dinalupihan, Bataan
13 September 1986
Daniel Lacson, former mayor of Magalang, Pampanga [ 70]
New People's Army
29 September 1986
Ramon delos Cientos Sr., former Governor of Davao del Sur [ 5]
New People's Army
13 November 1986
Rolando "Ka Lando" Olalia, leader of Kilusang Mayo Uno (KMU)
Fernando Casanova Dennis Jabatan Desiderio Perez
Killed along with his driver, Leonor Alay-ay, by members of the Reform the Armed Forces Movement as part of the God Save the Queen Plot .[ 71]
18 November 1986
David Puzon, former congressman for the 2nd district of Cagayan [ 72]
New People's Army
November 22, 1986
Ulbert Ulama Tugung , Muslim community leader
Killed by members of the Reform the Armed Forces Movement as part of the God Save the Queen Plot.
1987
Joaquin Fernandez, Mayor of Pulupandan, Negros Occidental
22 March 1987
Jorge Arreola, former mayor of Buguey, Cagayan
2 August 1987
Jaime Ferrer , Secretary of the Interior and Local Government [ 73]
5 August 1987
Lorenzo Mabini, Vice Mayor of Bangui, Ilocos Norte [ 74]
New People's Army
14 August 1987
Osias Cadiente, former Governor of Nueva Vizcaya
New People's Army[ 75]
19 September 1987
Lean Alejandro , secretary general of Bagong Alyansang Makabayan (BAYAN)[ 76]
22 October 1987
David Bueno , human rights lawyer and member of the Free Legal Assistance Group (FLAG)
27 December 1987
Sergio Biolango Sr., former mayor of Jose Dalman, Zamboanga del Norte
1 January 1988
Pacifico Ocapan, Mayor of San Miguel, Zamboanga del Sur [ 77]
4 January 1988
Zosimo Bugas, former mayor of Nabunturan, Davao del Norte [ 38]
7 January 1988
Ceferino Lumanlan, former mayor of Porac, Pampanga [ 78]
8 January 1988
Benjamin Cuaresma Jr., Mayor of Bambang, Nueva Vizcaya
New People's Army[ 79]
17 January 1988
Roy Padilla Sr. , Governor of Camarines Norte , and father of action star and Senator Robin Padilla [ 80]
28 January 1988
Anastacio Malang, Mayor of Arayat, Pampanga
28 April 1988
Noe Tarrosa, Mayor of Cajidiocan, Romblon
17 June 1988
Romeo Balinas, former vice mayor of Sipalay, Negros Occidental [ 81]
New People's Army
21 June 1988
Angelito Miranda, Mayor of Bacoor, Cavite [ 82]
New People's Army
1 July 1988
Mario Estorba, Roman Catholic parish priest of Loreto, Agusan del Sur
Believed to have been killed due to his stance against illegal logging.[ 50]
27 December 1988
Porferio Branzuela, Mayor of Calamba, Misamis Occidental [ 83]
New People's Army
1989
Oscar Reyes, Mayor of Rosario, Cavite
1989
Oswaldo de Dios, Mayor of Carmen, Cebu
5 January 1989
General Eduardo Batalla, Regional Philippine Constabulary-Integrated National Police Commander for Western Mindanao
Rizal Alih, suspect in the murder of Zamboanga City Mayor Cesar Climaco
Killed along with his aide, Col. Romeo Abendan and several others during the Camp Cawa-Cawa siege .[ 84]
15 February 1989
Jeremias Villanueva, Mayor of Amadeo, Cavite
1 March 1989
Capistrano Legaspi, former mayor of Kinoguitan, Misamis Oriental [ 85]
17 March 1989
Moises Espinosa Sr., Congressman for the 3rd district of Masbate [ 86]
21 April 1989
James N. Rowe , United States military advisor
Juanito T. Itaas (principal) Donato B. Continente (accomplice)
The New People's Army claimed responsibility for the assassination.[ 87]
14 August 1989
Bonifacio Uy, Mayor of Ilagan, Isabela
9 December 1989
Antonio Luna, Mayor of Rosario, Batangas
15 December 1989
Roberto Guimbuayan, Mayor of Tuao, Cagayan [ 88]
New People's Army
1990s
Date
Victim(s)
Assassin(s)
Notes
7 January 1990
Javier Hizon, Mayor of Mexico, Pampanga [ 89]
New People's Army
14 January 1990
Leonardo Cortes, Mayor of Bayugan, Agusan del Sur [ 90]
13 February 1990
Felino Maquinay, Mayor of Carmona, Cavite [ 91]
4 March 1990
Oscar Florendo , brigadier general and Chief of the Civil Relations Service of the Armed Forces of the Philippines [ 92]
Killed while negotiating with suspended Cagayan Governor Rodolfo Aguinaldo during the Hotel Delfino Siege .
6 May 1990
Roger Aguirre, Mayor of Malay, Aklan [ 93]
22 October 1990
Oscar Lazaro, President of the transport workers group Pasang Masda
30 October 1990
Jolly Fernandez, former Congressman and Governor of Masbate
1 December 1990
Eduardo Joson III, Vice Mayor of Cabanatuan, Nueva Ecija [ 94]
21 December 1990
Rogelio San Pedro, Vice Mayor of San Jose del Monte, Bulacan [ 95]
13 May 1991
Cerilio Cariaga, former mayor of Bato, Camarines Sur
14 October 1991
Nerylito Satur, Roman Catholic parish priest of Valencia, Bukidnon [ 50]
21 February 1992
Bantilan Paglala, Vice Mayor of Maganoy, Maguindanao [ 96]
3 March 1992
Octavio Velasco, Mayor of Ternate, Cavite [ 97]
25 April 1992
Leonardo Mamba, Mayor of Solana, Cagayan [ 98] [ 99]
11 August 1992
Angelito Nava, Mayor of Aguilar, Pangasinan [ 100]
31 December 1992
Pascual Espinosa, former congressman for the 2nd district of Iloilo [ 101]
18 March 1993
Cesar "Saro" Bañares Jr., lead vocalist and composer of folk-rock band Asin [ 102]
Gualberto Cataluña, Joelito Castracion and Jose Castracion
25 April 1993
Jose Peralta, Mayor of Balungao, Pangasinan [ 103]
3 April 1994
Leopoldo "Ka Hector" Mabilangan, former NPA leader and rebel returnee[ 104]
7 May 1994
Timoteo Zarcal, former chief of the PNP Criminal Investigation Service
Alex Boncayao Brigade
18 November 1994
Eugene A. Tan , former president of the Integrated Bar of the Philippines
15 December 1994
Jose Pring, former chief of the Manila Police District 's Anti-Kidnapping Task Force, and father of actress Joyce Pring
Alex Boncayao Brigade
Assassinated on his car in Sampaloc, Manila on his way to work.
28 February 1995
Tito Espinosa, Congressman for the 1st district of Masbate[ 105]
21 April 1995
Honorato Perez Sr., Mayor of Cabanatuan, Nueva Ecija [ 106]
9 May 1995
Filomena Tatlonghari, teacher of the Talaga Elementary School, Mabini, Batangas
Shot and killed by a gunman for refusing to surrender a ballot box during the 1995 Philippine general election
11 December 1995
Leonardo Ty, Filipino-Chinese businessman and executive of the Union Hicari Fertilizer, Manila Paper Mills, Union Ajinomoto and Union Industries
13 June 1996
Rolando Abadilla , former colonel, chief of the Metrocom Intelligence and Security Group (MISG) under the Marcos regime and former Vice Governor of Ilocos Norte
Joel de Jesus Lenido Lumanog Rameses de Jesus Cesar Fortuna Augusto Santos
The Alex Boncayao Brigade claimed responsibility for the killing but denied that the perpetrators identified had anything to do with the group. Nevertheless the Abadilla 5, as they were later known, were convicted and sentenced to life imprisonment.[ 107]
4 February 1997
Benjamin de Jesus, Apostolic Vicar of Jolo [ 108]
18 December 1998
Abdurajak Abubakar Janjalani , founder and leader of the Abu Sayyaf
Members of the Philippine National Police
January 1999
Morjil Valencia, Provincial President of the Association of Barangay Captains in Quirino and ex-officio member of the Quirino Provincial Board [ 109]
1 November 1999
Celso Lorenzo, Eastern Samar Regional Trial Court Judge
December 1999
Abdul Sanoh, Mayor of Pangutaran, Sulu [ 110]
31 December 1999
Conrado Balweg , former Catholic priest and founder of the Cordillera People's Liberation Army
New People's Army[ 111]
2000s
Date
Victim(s)
Assassin(s)
Notes
3 February 2000
Felix Velarde, former mayor of Jaen, Nueva Ecija [ 112]
6 February 2000
Oscar Aldaba, Mayor of San Teodoro, Oriental Mindoro [ 113]
18 March 2000
Macario Valerio, Government Corporate Counsel[ 114]
New People's Army
11 April 2000
Leodegardio Adalem, former soldier and suspect in the murder of Macli-ing Dulag[ 115]
New People's Army
1 May 2000
Mario Hisuler, former congressman for the 2nd district of Lanao del Norte [ 116]
3 May 2000
Rhoel Gallardo , Roman Catholic Claretian missionary based in Basilan
Abu Sayyaf Group
10 June 2000
Honorato Galvez, Mayor of San Ildefonso, Bulacan [ 117]
24 November 2000
Salvador "Bubby" Dacer, publicist
Abducted and killed along with his driver, Emanuel Corbito. PNP Chief Panfilo Lacson and President Joseph Estrada were among those suspected of involvement, albeit inconclusively. See Dacer–Corbito double murder case
4 December 2000
Esteban Paulino, Mayor of Doña Remedios Trinidad, Bulacan [ 118]
22 December 2000
Cesar Lacanilao, Vice Mayor of Alfonso Castañeda, Nueva Vizcaya [ 119]
4 January 2001
Reynaldo Cacho, former vice mayor of Bani, Pangasinan [ 120]
5 February 2001
Hassan Ibnobahi, Occidental Mindoro Regional Trial Court Judge[ 121]
6 February 2001
Filemon "Ka Popoy" Lagmán , former Communist Party of the Philippines official and founder of the Bukluran ng Manggagawang Pilipino (BMP; "coalition of Filipino workers")[ 122]
Two unknown assailants
The New People's Army is believed to have been involved in the killing.
18 March 2001
Mark Chua , university student[ 123]
Believed to have been killed for exposing anomalies in the Reserve Officers' Training Corps Program of the University of Santo Tomas . His death sparked the repeal of mandatory ROTC training in Philippine tertiary institutions and the enactment of the National Service Training Program .
15 April 2001
Felix Frayna, former mayor of Santa Magdalena, Sorsogon [ 124]
17 April 2001
Lope Asis, Mayor of Bayugan, Agusan del Sur [ 125]
New People's Army
18 April 2001
Teodoro Hernaez, Mayor of Santa Lucia, Ilocos Sur [ 124]
21 April 2001
Oscar Torralba, former mayor of La Paz, Agusan del Sur [ 125]
23 April 2001
Andres Santos, police chief of Surigao City [ 126]
7 May 2001
Caesar Platon, Mayor of Tanauan, Batangas [ 127]
11 May 2001
Jesus Sibya Jr., former mayor of San Joaquin, Iloilo [ 128]
12 May 2001
Marcial Punzalan Jr., Congressman of the 2nd district of Quezon [ 129]
New People's Army
11 June 2001
Geminiano Antonio Eduardo, Nueva Ecija Municipal Circuit Trial Court Judge[ 130]
12 June 2001
Rodolfo Aguinaldo , Congressman and former Governor of Cagayan
New People's Army[ 131]
30 June 2001
William Garan, deputy police chief of Sorsogon
New People's Army[ 132]
9 August 2001
Moises Espinosa Jr., Mayor of Masbate City [ 133]
10 August 2001
Macapagal Macalaba, City Treasurer of Marawi, Lanao del Sur [ 134]
5 September 2001
Jose Libayao, Mayor of Talaingod, Davao del Norte [ 38]
3 October 2001
Eugenio Valles, Compostela Valley Regional Trial Court Judge
4 October 2001
Agustin Chan, Provincial Auditor of Ilocos Sur [ 135]
31 October 2001
Ariston Rubio, Ilocos Norte Regional Trial Court Judge
7 November 2001
Nida Blanca , actress
Prosecutors suspected her husband, Rod Strunk as the mastermind.
27 December 2001
Jose Segundo, Mayor of Tubo, Abra [ 136]
5 January 2002
Alona Bacolod-Ecleo, wife of Philippine Benevolent Missionaries Association Supreme Master Ruben Ecleo Jr.
Ruben Ecleo Jr.
Four members of Alona's family and one neighbor were later killed by suspected PBMA members on June 18, 2003. The following day, 19 people died in clashes between PBMA members and police serving an arrest warrant on Ecleo at PBMA headquarters in the Dinagat Islands .[ 137]
15 February 2002
Renato Parojinog, member of the Misamis Occidental Provincial Board [ 138]
18 February 2002
Sixto Vergara, Mayor of Lian, Batangas [ 139]
5 April 2002
Benjaline "Beng" Hernandez, former deputy secretary-general of Karapatan -Southern Mindanao [ 140]
Members of the Philippine Army
11 April 2002
Expidito Albarillo, coordinator of Bayan Muna in Oriental Mindoro
23 April 2002
Jesus Sebastian, Mayor of Jones, Isabela
New People's Army[ 141]
30 June 2002
Eduardo Velarde Napari, former mayor of Kananga, Leyte [ 142]
1 July 2002
Abu Sabaya , leader of the Abu Sayyaf
Members of the Philippine Army
24 August 2002
Marcos Barte, police chief of Sablayan, Occidental Mindoro [ 143]
27 August 2002
Leopito Gallego, police chief of Vallehermoso, Negros Oriental [ 144]
27 September 2002
Oscar Gary Uson, Pangasinan Regional Trial Court Judge and father of actress and politician Mocha Uson
18 October 2002
Christopher Pacaul, police chief of Abra de Ilog, Occidental Mindoro [ 145]
29 October 2002
Clarence Benwaren, Mayor of Tineg, Abra [ 146]
31 October 2002
Datu Kling Daud, former mayor of Palimbang, Sultan Kudarat [ 147]
24 November 2002
Perfecto Cebedo, Vice Mayor of Rizal, Zamboanga del Norte [ 148]
18 December 2002
Victor Elipe, Mayor of Tagana-an, Surigao del Norte [ 149]
New People's Army
24 December 2002
Saudi Ampatuan, Mayor of Datu Piang, Maguindanao [ 150]
Killed along with 12 others in a bombing at his residence.
23 January 2003
Romulo Kintanar, former leader of the New People's Army [ 151]
14 February 2003
Eriberto Paglinawan, police chief of Cabuyao, Laguna [ 66]
8 May 2003
Jerome Bautista, Provincial President of the Association of Barangay Captains in Quirino and ex-officio member of the Quirino Provincial Board [ 109]
17 May 2003
Pinera Biden, Apayao Regional Trial Court Judge[ 152]
22 June 2003
Guerrero Zaragoza, Mayor of Tayug, Pangasinan [ 153]
28 June 2003
Joel Brillantes, Mayor of Monkayo, Compostela Valley [ 154]
6 September 2003
Jun Pala , former councilor of Davao City
Future President and then-Davao City Mayor Rodrigo Duterte was later accused of involvement by an alleged hitman.[ 155]
16 October 2003
Armando Rosimo, chief of the anti-tax fraud division of the Bureau of Internal Revenue [ 156]
20 January 2004
Eduardo Durante, Vice Mayor of Burdeos, Quezon [ 157]
14 February 2004
Juvy Magsino, Vice Mayor of Naujan, Oriental Mindoro [ 158]
14 February 2004
Leima Fortu, Secretary-General of the human rights group Karapatan in Oriental Mindoro [ 158]
Killed in the same vehicle with Magsino
21 February 2004
Paterno Tiamson, Rizal Regional Trial Court Judge
28 February 2004
Anieto Olaje, Mayor of Tarangnan, Samar [ 159]
4 March 2004
Roy Jumao-as, Mayor of Hindang, Leyte [ 160]
3 April 2004
Francisco Montero, Mayor of Tarangnan, Samar [ 159]
13 May 2004
Arsenio Escarda, police chief of Madridejos, Cebu [ 161]
22 May 2004
Arthur Garcia, former vice mayor of Calumpit, Bulacan [ 162]
27 May 2004
Conrado Rodrigo, former mayor of San Nicolas, Pangasinan [ 163]
7 June 2004
Tomas de Armas, police chief of Angat, Bulacan [ 164]
10 June 2004
Voltaire Rosales , Tanauan City Regional Trial Court Judge[ 165]
27 June 2004
Felix Garcia, member of the Bohol Provincial Board [ 166]
18 July 2004
Rex Emmanuel Real, Vice Mayor of Santa Maria, Laguna [ 167]
11 July 2004
Rodrigo Foja, deputy police chief of Oriental Mindoro [ 168]
7 August 2004
Rogelio Saraza, president of the Association of Barangay Captains of Caloocan [ 169]
10 August 2004
Milnar Lammawin, Kalinga Regional Trial Court Judge[ 170]
5 September 2004
Ernesto Bernal, police chief of Lacub, Abra [ 171]
New People's Army
26 September 2004
Arturo Tabara, leader of the Rebolusyonaryong Partido ng Manggagawà ng Pilipinas (RPM-P) and its military wing, the Revolutionary Proletarian Army (RPA) [ 172]
New People's Army
30 October 2004
Eleuterio Mabanag, Mayor of Vintar, Ilocos Norte [ 173]
16 November 2004
Rogelio Pambid, Mayor of Marcos, Ilocos Norte [ 174]
11 December 2004
Felix Carpio, former mayor of Mabitac, Laguna [ 175]
2 February 2005
Jimmy Chua, Vice Mayor of Laoag, Ilocos Norte [ 176]
19 March 2005
Loreto Pangilinan, former Vice Governor of Nueva Ecija [ 177]
24 March 2005
Marlene Garcia-Esperat , former employee of the Department of Agriculture–Central Mindanao (DA–12)[ 178] and whistleblower in the Fertilizer Fund Scam
Randy Grecia (confirmed) Estanislao Bismanos, Gerry Cabayag and Rowie Barua (accomplices)
13 April 2005
Henry Lanot, former congressman for the lone district of Pasig [ 179]
10 May 2005
Leon Arcillas, Mayor of Santa Rosa, Laguna [ 180]
26 June 2005
Fausto Seachon Jr., former congressman for the 3rd district of Masbate[ 181]
6 July 2005
Adolfo Aquino, Vice Mayor of Mapandan, Pangasinan [ 182]
17 July 2005
Abdulbasit Maulana, Vice Mayor of Dinas, Zamboanga del Sur [ 183]
23 September 2005
Estrellita Paas, Pasay Regional Trial Court Judge[ 184]
1 November 2005
Corais Tampugao, police chief of Tubaran, Lanao del Sur [ 185]
6 November 2005
Alkhalid Kaluang, Mayor of Kalingalan Caluang, Sulu [ 186]
16 December 2005
Mohajiid Andi, Vice Mayor of Dinas, Zamboanga del Sur [ 187]
31 December 2005
Henrick Gingoyon, Pasay Regional Trial Court Judge[ 188]
2 January 2006
Eduardo Amande, Jr., police chief of Matnog, Sorsogon [ 189]
New People's Army
13 January 2006
Ysrael Bernos, Mayor of La Paz, Abra [ 190]
3 March 2006
Luis Biel, Mayor of Isabela, Basilan [ 191]
20 March 2006
Amante Abelon, provincial coordinator of Anakpawis party list in Zambales [ 192]
24 Marc 2006
Warlito Trinidad, member of the Bulacan Provincial Board [ 193]
New People's Army
Killed in an ambush in Santa Cruz, Occidental Mindoro
20 March 2006
Cris Hugo, coordinator for the League of Filipino Students [ 192]
22 April 2006
Richard Varilla, Vice Mayor of San Juan, Ilocos Sur [ 194]
22 May 2006
Fernando Batul , former vice mayor of Puerto Princesa, Palawan [ 195]
29 May 2006
Sotero Llamas, former NPA leader turned peace adviser
18 June 2006
Delfinito Albano, Mayor of Ilagan, Isabela [ 196]
18 July 2006
Hener Rucha, municipal treasurer of Lakewood, Zamboanga del Sur [ 197]
31 July 2006
Reimon Guran, spokesperson for the League of Filipino Students
21 August 2006
Edwin Vidal, former vice mayor of El Nido, Palawan [ 198]
2 September 2006
Khadaffy Janjalani , leader of the Abu Sayyaf
Members of the Philippine Army
7 September 2006
Danilo Parilla, former Governor of Biliran [ 199]
23 September 2006
Nathaniel Onia, Mayor of Allacapan, Cagayan [ 200]
3 October 2006
Alberto Ramento , Obispo Máximo IX of the Philippine Independent Church [ 201]
11 November 2006
James Bersamin, member of the Abra Provincial Board [ 202]
11 November 2006
George Yabes, Mayor of Maitum, Sarangani [ 202]
2 December 2006
Sahara Silongan, Cotabato City Regional Trial Court Judge
6 December 2006
Nestor Ballacillo, Assistant Solicitor General of the Philippines [ 203]
16 December 2006
Luis Bersamin Jr., Congressman for the lone district of Abra [ 204]
Abra Governor Vicente Valera was later convicted of masterminding the killing.[ 205]
30 December 2006
Victor Gardose, Vice Mayor of Tapaz, Capiz [ 206]
16 January 2007
Jainal Antel Sali Jr. , leader of the Abu Sayyaf .
Members of the Philippine Army
19 January 2007
Nathaniel Pattugalan, Quezon City Metropolitan Trial Court Judge[ 207]
19 January 2007
Noli Morta Bucong, municipal treasurer of Tubay, Agusan del Norte [ 208]
New People's Army
25 January 2007
Benito Astorga, Mayor of Daram, Samar [ 209]
New People's Army
2 March 2007
Alberto Montecalvo, police chief of Pio V. Corpuz, Masbate [ 210]
New People's Army
7 April 2007
Rommel Diasen, Vice Governor of Kalinga [ 211]
30 April 2007
Julian Resuello, Mayor of San Carlos, Pangasinan [ 212]
14 May 2007
Nellie Banaag, teacher of the Pinagbayanan Elementary School, Taysan, Batangas .
Killed along with poll watcher Leticia Ramos while protecting ballots after armed men torched two classrooms which served as polling precincts during the 2007 Philippine general election
21 May 2007
Philip Velasco, Mayor of Bacarra, Ilocos Norte [ 213]
29 May 2007
Bernie Banalo, police chief of Cabuyao, Laguna [ 214]
15 June 2007
Alfredo Vendivil Sr., Mayor-elect of Lupao, Nueva Ecija [ 215]
15 June 2007
Virgilio Vendivil Sr., Vice Mayor-elect of Lupao, Nueva Ecija[ 215]
Killed along with his cousin, the Mayor-elect of Lupao, inside a cockpit.
20 June 2007
Bonifacio Apilado, Vice Mayor of San Manuel, Pangasinan [ 216]
27 July 2007
Orlando Velasco, Bayawan Regional Trial Court Judge[ 217]
6 August 2007
Felicidad Picar, municipal treasurer of Bauang, La Union [ 218]
28 September 2007
Maria Jeanette Tecson, lawyer and one of the petitioners in the disqualification case against then-presidential candidate Fernando Poe Jr. [ 219]
4 October 2007
Zaldy Raga, Vice Mayor of Lumban, Laguna [ 220]
10 November 2007
Alioden Dalaig, chief of the Commission on Elections (COMELEC) legal department[ 221]
13 November 2007
Wahab Akbar , Congressman for the lone district of Basilan [ 222]
One of six killed in the Batasang Pambansa bombing .
7 December 2007
Regolo Moran, Vice Mayor of Dimasalang, Masbate [ 223]
25 December 2007
Cesar Rafael, Mayor of Paracelis, Mountain Province [ 224]
14 January 2008
Roberto Navidad, Calbayog City Regional Trial Court Judge[ 225]
29 January 2008
Reynaldo Yap, former mayor of Sapang Dalaga, Misamis Occidental [ 226]
13 February 2008
David Pamplona, Mayor of Balete, Batangas [ 227]
24 March 2008
Wynne Asdala, director of the COMELEC legal department
As provincial election supervisor for Maguindanao was implicated in the Hello Garci scandal after his voice was identified in tapes discussing attempts at fraud in the 2004 Philippine presidential election [ 228]
4 May 2008
Ramon Pagdanganan, former mayor of Calumpit, Bulacan [ 229]
22 Ma 2008
Ramon Rojas Jr., Vice Mayor of Ajuy, Iloilo [ 230]
31 July 2008
Tirso Lacanilao, former mayor of Apalit, Pampanga [ 231]
4 August 2008
Arthur Cabantac, Mayor of Agno, Pangasinan [ 232]
14 August 2008
Bonifacio Clemente, former vice mayor of Cabiao, Nueva Ecija [ 233]
26 August 2008
Rowell Sandoval, Vice Mayor of Mabini, Batangas [ 234]
25 October 2008
Reynaldo Malazo, Vice Mayor of San Manuel, Tarlac [ 235]
31 October 2008
Felix Reganit, former mayor of Maitum, Sarangani[ 236]
3 December 2008
Raul dela Cruz, Mayor of Rizal, Cagayan [ 237]
6 December 2008
Philip Labastida, San Juan City Metropolitan Trial Court Judge
5 January 2009
Froilan Rufino, Vice Mayor of President Quirino, Sultan Kudarat [ 238]
29 January 2009
Karam Jakilan, Mayor of Al-Barka, Basilan [ 239]
3 February 2009
Antonio de Jesus, Vice Mayor of Milagros, Masbate [ 240]
Died of his injuries 12 days later.
3 February 2009
Saesar Vicencio, former mayor of Catubig, Northern Samar [ 241]
7 May 2009
Julasirim Kasim, police chief of Sulu [ 242]
Abu Sayyaf
20 May 2009
Francisco Talosig, Mayor of Maconacon, Isabela [ 243]
Died of his injuries on 8 October.
10 June 2009
Ramonchito Chavez, police chief of Malvar, Batangas [ 244]
25 June 2009
Danny Yang, member of the Laguna Provincial Board [ 245]
16 July 2009
Carlos de la Cruz, Mayor of Matuguinao, Samar [ 246]
26 July 2009
David Emralino, former mayor of Candelaria, Quezon [ 247]
26 July 2009
Abdul Ayon, Mayor of Malangas, Zamboanga Sibugay [ 248]
16 September 2009
Edimer Gumbahali, Sulu Sharia Court Judge
10 October 2009
Nasario Gastardo, Vice Mayor of San Francisco, Surigao del Norte [ 249]
17 November 2009
Jovito Baldos Diaz, former mayor of San Quintin, Abra [ 250]
23 November 2009
Eden Mangudadatu, Vice Mayor of Mangudadatu, Maguindanao
Andal Ampatuan, Sr. , his sons Andal Ampatuan, Jr. and Zaldy Ampatuan and other relatives, as well as members of the local police and militia acting as the family's private army
Killed along with 57 others in the Maguindanao massacre .
2010s
Date
Victim(s)
Assassin(s)
Notes
17 February 2010
Luis Mondia Jr., former mayor of Pulupandan, Negros Occidental [ 251]
21 February 2010
Albader Parad , senior leader of the Abu Sayyaf Group
28 February 2010
Wilfredo "Boy" Mayor, jueteng lord and whistleblower[ 252]
18 May 2010
Andres Cipriano, Cagayan Regional Trial Court Judge[ 253]
14 July 2010
Mateo Biong, former mayor of Giporlos, Eastern Samar [ 254]
16 July 2010
Alfonso Derraco, police chief of Benito Soliven, Isabela [ 255]
3 August 2010
Joselito Reynes, former mayor of Compostela, Cebu [ 256]
10 September 2010
Alimatar Guro Alim, former mayor of Tugaya, Lanao del Sur [ 257]
4 October 2010
Reynaldo Lacasandile, Vigan City Regional Trial Court Judge
9 October 2010
Luisito Caraang, Vice Mayor of Licab, Nueva Ecija [ 258]
15 November 2010
Leonard Co , botanist [ 259]
Killed by Philippine Army soldiers while conducting scientific research in Leyte .
28 November 2010
Alexander Tomawis, Vice Mayor of Barira, Maguindanao [ 260]
1 January 2011
Reynaldo Dagsa , Barangay captain of Maypajo, Caloocan [ 261]
Inadvertently pictured his assassins while taking a family photo during the New Year.
1 January 2011
Ricardo Dayag, police chief of Talavera, Nueva Ecija [ 262]
Bernardo Castro
Killed by his deputy
4 January 2011
Vicente Maristela, Vice Mayor of Aroroy, Masbate [ 263]
19 January 2011
Fredelito Pingao, Ilocos Norte Municipal Circuit Trial Court Judge[ 264]
23 January 2011
Antonino Rueco, police chief of Rizal, Cagayan [ 265]
New People's Army
24 January 2011
Gerry Ortega , environmentalist and former member of the Provincial Board of Palawan [ 266]
Marlon Recamata (gunman)
Recamata pointed to former Palawan Governor Joel Reyes as the mastermind behind the killing.
23 March 2011
Noriel Salazar, former vice mayor of Alitagtag, Batangas [ 267]
2 May 2011
Reynaldo Uy, Mayor of Calbayog , Samar[ 268]
27 June 2011
Najib Maldisa, former mayor of Maimbung, Sulu [ 269]
12 October 2011
Augustus Cezar, former vice president for Administration at the Polytechnic University of the Philippines
17 October 2011
Fausto Tentorio, Italian Roman Catholic priest of the Pontifical Institute for Foreign Missions based in North Cotabato [ 270]
27 October 2011
Sawab Pangolima, former vice mayor of Maasim, Sarangani [ 271]
30 October 2011
Lloyd Millan, police chief of Bayambang, Pangasinan [ 272]
6 November 2011
Rafael Viduya, member of the Surigao del Sur Provincial Board [ 273]
19 December 2011
Florencio Manimtim Jr., Vice Mayor of Talisay, Batangas [ 274]
20 December 2011
Carlito Bayawa, Vice Mayor of Ipil, Zamboanga Sibugay [ 275]
31 January 2012
Anthony Que, former vice mayor of Santo Domingo, Ilocos Sur [ 276]
9 February 2012
Restituto Abad, Mayor of Carranglan, Nueva Ecija [ 277]
7 March 2012
Ramon Arcinue, former vice mayor of Lingayen, Pangasinan [ 278]
1 April 2012
Arturo Eustaquio II, president of the Universidad de Zamboanga [ 279]
25 April 2012
Henry Arles, Kabankalan City Regional Trial Court Judge[ 280]
4 May 2012
Abel Martinez, Vice Mayor of Mambusao, Capiz [ 281]
7 July 2012
Constancio Pacanan, former mayor of Motiong, Samar [ 282]
2 August 2012
Nasiruddin Jailani, police chief of Omar, Sulu [ 283]
28 October 2012
Raul Matamorosa, Mayor of Lupi, Camarines Sur [ 284]
11 November 2012
Lazaro Gayo, former vice mayor of Tubao, La Union [ 285]
15 December 2012
Ruperto Martinez, Mayor of Infanta, Pangasinan [ 286]
11 January 2013
Policronio Dulay, Vice Mayor of Kabacan, Cotabato [ 287]
22 January 2013
Erlinda Domingo, Mayor of Maconacon, Isabela [ 288]
22 May 2013
Romulo Nuyad, former mayor of Bansalan, Davao del Sur [ 289]
26 July 2013
Roldan Lagbas, member of the Misamis Oriental Provincial Board
Killed along with 5 others in a bombing in Cagayan de Oro [ 290]
24 August 2013
Dante Guzman, former vice mayor of Dolores, Abra [ 291]
31 October 2013
Alfredo Alcover, former vice mayor of San Pascual, Batangas [ 292]
14 November 2013
Arsenio Climaco, former mayor of Tungawan, Zamboanga Sibugay [ 293]
22 November 2013
Julio Cruzat, former vice mayor of Bauan, Batangas [ 294]
20 December 2013
Ukol Talumpa, Mayor of Labangan, Zamboanga del Sur [ 295]
Killed along with his wife and two others at Ninoy Aquino International Airport
28 February 2014
Reynerio Estacio, Zamboanga City Regional Trial Court Judge[ 296]
28 February 2014
George McPerson Perrett, Mayor of Maitum, Sarangani [ 297]
21 April 2014
Carlito Pentecostes Jr., Mayor of Gonzaga, Cagayan [ 298]
New People's Army
29 April 2014
Noel Romagos, police chief of Danao, Bohol [ 299]
28 May 2014
Reynaldo Navarro, Mayor of Laak, Compostela Valley [ 300]
7 June 2014
Ernesto Balolong Jr., Mayor of Urbiztondo, Pangasinan [ 301]
7 June 2014
George Caña, police chief of Ubay, Bohol [ 302]
8 June 2014
Arnulfo Rivera, former mayor of Mataasnakahoy, Batangas [ 303]
12 June 2014
Richard King, businessman and president of the Crown Regency Group of Hotels
3 July 2014
Mario Okinlay, Mayor of Impasugong, Bukidnon [ 304]
New People's Army
5 September 2014
Mario Duerme, municipal treasurer of Jones, Isabela [ 305]
27 September 2014
Imelda Caabay, former mayor of Claveria, Misamis Oriental [ 306]
14 October 2014
Eulogio Benitez, former vice mayor of Maasim, Sarangani [ 307]
17 November 2014
Claudio Martin Larrazabal, Vice Mayor of Villaba, Leyte [ 308]
25 January 2015
Zulkifli Abdhir , leader of Jemaah Islamiyah (JI)[ 309]
Members of the Special Action Force
See Mamasapano clash
6 April 2015
Harold Acompaniado, former mayor of Las Navas, Northern Samar [ 310]
19 June 2015
Florante Raspado, Vice Mayor of Jones, Isabela [ 311]
28 June 2015
Renato Malabor Sr., member of the Negros Occidental Provincial Board [ 312]
31 August 2015
Jude Erwin Alaba, Aurora Regional Trial Court Judge[ 313]
12 October 2015
Randy Climaco, Mayor of Tungawan, Zamboanga Sibugay [ 314]
16 October 2015
Al Abner Wahab Santos, police chief of Marawi, Lanao del Sur [ 315]
19 October 2015
Dario Otaza, Mayor of Loreto, Agusan del Sur [ 316]
New People's Army
11 November 2015
Wilfredo Nieves, Malolos City Regional Trial Court Judge[ 317]
22 November 2015
Reynaldo Espinar, Northern Samar Municipal Circuit Trial Court Judge[ 318]
16 February 2016
Carlos Macabangen, municipal treasurer of Datu Salibo, Maguindanao [ 319]
Bangsamoro Islamic Freedom Fighters
Killed along with four others in a roadside bombing
18 February 2016
Floro Allado, former mayor of Banisilan, Cotabato [ 320]
1 March = 2016
Ger Igtanloc, police chief of Maragusan, Compostela Valley [ 321]
17 March 2016
Ahmad Nanoh, former mayor of Pangutaran, Sulu [ 322]
13 April 2016
Ronald Lucas, Vice Mayor of Jones, Isabela [ 323]
New People's Army
19 April 2016
Roberto Marquez Rivera, former vice mayor of Pandi, Bulacan [ 324]
14 July 2016
Apolonio Suan, member of the Surigao del Sur Provincial Board [ 325]
5 August 2016
Aaron Sampaga, Vice Mayor of Pamplona, Cagayan [ 326]
23 August 2016
Rogelio Bato Jr., lawyer of suspected drug lord Rolando Espinosa Sr.[ 327]
23 September 2016
Alex Manlapaz, former vice mayor of Apalit, Pampanga [ 328]
17 October 2016
Darangina Ditucalan, police chief of Poona Bayabao, Lanao del Sur [ 329]
5 November 2016
Rolando Espinosa Sr., Mayor of Albuera, Leyte [ 330]
Members of the Criminal Investigation and Detection Group -Region 8
Killed in a police raid on his jail cell. See Death of Rolando Espinosa
17 November 2016
Roland Romero, former vice mayor of Ozamiz , Misamis Occidental.[ 331]
26 November 2016
Anwar Sindatok, Vice Mayor of Datu Saudi-Ampatuan, Maguindanao [ 332]
20 December 2016
Larry Que , former mayoral candidate of Virac, Catanduanes [ 333]
29 December 2016
Mohammad Exchan Limbona, Mayor of Pantar, Lanao del Norte [ 334]
1 March 2017
Dreyfuss Perlas, volunteer doctor[ 335]
18 April 2017
Shahid Sinolinding, volunteer doctor[ 336]
27 April 2017
Vincent Rafanan, former vice mayor of Santo Tomas, La Union [ 337]
3 June 2017
Arsenio Agustin, Mayor of Marcos, Ilocos Norte [ 338]
7 June 2017
Gisela Boniel, Mayor of Bien Unido, Bohol [ 339]
Niño Rey Boniel
Killed by her husband. See Death of Gisela Boniel
10 June 2017
Leovino Hidalgo, Mayor of Balete, Batangas [ 340]
11 June 2017
Rolando Somera, former Vice Governor of Abra [ 341]
11 July 2017
George Repique, Cavite Provincial Health Officer[ 342]
30 July 2017
Reynaldo Parojinog, Mayor of Ozamiz, Misamis Occidental [ 343]
Was among the 16 killed along with his wife Susan, brother Octavio Jr., and sister Mona, in a simultaneous raid on his house in Ozamiz .
5 August 2017
Godofredo Abul Jr., Butuan Regional Trial Court Judge[ 344]
22 September 2017
Jackson Cinco Dy, Vice Mayor of Roxas, Oriental Mindoro [ 345]
27 September 2017
Dionne Lopez, member of the Masbate Provincial Board [ 346]
4 October 2017
Alexander Pascual, former vice mayor of Amulung, Cagayan [ 347]
16 October 2017
Isnilon Hapilon , leader of Abu Sayyaf Group (ASG)[ 348]
Philippine Army
See Battle of Marawi
2 December 2017
Ricardo Rotoras, president of the University of Science and Technology of Southern Philippines and concurrent president of the Philippine Association of State Universities and Colleges[ 349]
4 December 2017
Marcelito Paez, retired Catholic priest based in Nueva Ecija [ 350]
19 February 2018
Jonah John Ungab, Vice Mayor of Ronda, Cebu [ 351]
29 April 2018
Mark Ventura, Catholic priest based in Cagayan[ 352]
Shot after saying Mass in Gattaran .
12 May 2018
Eufranio Eriguel , former congressman for the 2nd district of La Union [ 353]
27 May 2018
Ronald Lowell Tirol, Mayor of Buenavista, Bohol [ 354]
10 June 2018
Richmond Nilo, Catholic priest based in Nueva Ecija[ 355]
Shot while preparing to say evening Mass.
12 June 2018
Ricky Begino, Camarines Sur Municipal Circuit Trial Court Judge[ 356]
2 July 2018
Antonio Halili , Mayor of Tanauan, Batangas[ 357]
Shot by a Sniper during a flag ceremony at city hall. See Assassination of Antonio Halili
3 July 2018
Ferdinand Bote, Mayor of General Tinio, Nueva Ecija [ 358]
7 July 2018
Alexander Lubigan, Vice Mayor of Trece Martires, Cavite [ 359]
11 July 2018
Al Rashid Mohammad Ali, Vice Mayor of Sapa-Sapa, Tawi-Tawi [ 360]
20 July 2018
Datu Roger Mamalo, former vice mayor of Sultan sa Barongis, Maguindanao [ 361]
5 September 2018
Mariano Blanco III, Mayor of Ronda, Cebu [ 362]
1 October 2018
Alexander Buquing, Mayor of Sudipen, La Union [ 363]
8 October 2018
Ananias Rebato, former mayor of San Jose de Buan, Samar [ 364]
13 October 2018
Edmundo Pintac, Ozamiz City Regional Trial Court Judge[ 365]
14 November 2018
Al-Fred Concepcion, Vice Mayor of Balaoan, La Union [ 366]
28 November 2018
Dominic Sytin, businessman and president of United Auctioneers[ 367]
Dennis Sytin
9 December 2018
Richard Santillan, security aide of lawyer and former Biliran representative Glenn Chong [ 368]
22 December 2018
Rodel Batocabe , Congressman for Ako Bicol Party-list[ 369]
22 December 2018
Joelito Talaid, former mayor of Kadingilan, Bukidnon [ 370]
22 January 2019
Ricardo Reluya, president of the Association of Barangay Councils (ABC) of San Fernando, Cebu [ 371]
30 January 2019
Crisell Beltran, Barangay Captain of Bagong Silangan , Quezon City[ 372]
30 January 2019
Randy Felix Malayao, peace consultant for the National Democratic Front of the Philippines [ 373]
7 February 2019
Zuriel Arambulo, volunteer doctor[ 374]
14 March 2019
Owaidah Benito Marohombsar, leader of the Maute group [ 375]
Members of the Philippine Army
25 March 2019
Miguel Dungog, member of the Negros Oriental Provincial Board [ 376]
9 May 2019
Reymar Lacaya, Zamboanga del Norte Regional Trial Court Judge[ 377]
18 June 2019
Ricardo Ramirez, former mayor of Medellin, Cebu [ 378]
7 July 2019
Wenefredo Olofernes, member of the Dinagat Islands Provincial Board [ 379]
27 July 2019
Edsel Enardecido, former mayor of Ayungon, Negros Oriental [ 380]
20 August 2019
Sergio Emprese, Vice Mayor of San Andres, Quezon [ 381]
9 October 2019
Charlie Yuson III, Vice Mayor of Batuan, Masbate [ 382]
25 October 2019
David Navarro, Mayor of Clarin, Misamis Occidental [ 383]
5 November 2019
Mario Anacleto Bañez, Ilocos Sur Regional Trial Court Judge[ 384]
23 December 2019
Lucman Macalangan, police chief of Binidayan, Lanao del Sur [ 385]
2020s
Date
Victim(s)
Assassin(s)
Notes
7 January 2020
Rolando Recinto, former Vice Governor of Sultan Kudarat [ 386]
9 January 2020
Edgar Mendoza, former congressman for the 2nd district of Batangas [ 387]
Killed along with two others and discovered in a burning car in Tiaong, Quezon .
10 January 2020
Guiaria Akmad, Provincial Auditor of Maguindanao [ 388]
11 January 2020
Gani Esmali, Vice Mayor of Baliguian, Zamboanga del Norte [ 389]
19 January 2020
Oscar Marquez, former vice mayor of Pandi, Bulacan[ 390]
19 February 2020
Fredric Anthony Santos, former chief legal division of the Bureau of Corrections (BuCor)[ 391]
Two unknown assailants
Was suspended by the Ombudsman over the alleged misapplication of the Good Conduct Time Allowance Law that led to the near-release of convicted criminals such as former Calauan, Laguna mayor Antonio Sanchez , the mastermind in the Murders of Eileen Sarmenta and Allan Gomez in 1993.
7 April 2020
Musiddik Mande, former vice mayor of Tipo-Tipo, Basilan [ 392]
29 June 2020
Maj. Marvin A. Indammog, Capt. Irwin B. Managuelod, Sgt. Jaime M. Velasco and Cpl. Abdal Asula, Philippine Army intelligence officers[ 393]
Abdelzhimar Padjiri Hanie Baddiri Iskandar Susulan Ernisar Sappal Almudzrin Hadjaruddin Sulki Andaki Alkajal Mandangan Rajiv Putalan Mog Nur Pasani
Killed by police officers while conducting anti-terror operations at a checkpoint in Jolo, Sulu .
7 July 2020
Jovencio Senados, Manila Chief Inquest Prosecutor[ 394]
10 July 2020
Pablo Matinong, Jr., Mayor of Santo Niño, South Cotabato [ 395]
10 July 2020
Cenon Portugal, Municipal President of the Association of Barangay Captains of Ibaan, Batangas [ 396]
27 July 2020
Roland Cortez, Director of the National Center for Mental Health [ 397]
28 July 2020
Richard de San Jose, former mayor of Flora, Apayao [ 398]
30 July 2020
Wesley Barayuga, Board secretary of the Philippine Charity Sweepstakes Office [ 399]
See Killing of Wesley Barayuga
10 August 2020
Randall "Ka Randy" Echanis, Peace consultant for the National Democratic Front of the Philippines [ 400]
17 August 2020
Zara Alvarez , former education director of the human rights organization Karapatan [ 401]
9 September 2020
Kent Zerna Divinagracia, former vice mayor of Pamplona, Negros Oriental [ 402]
30 October 2020
Normandie Pizarro, former justice of the Court of Appeals [ 403]
11 November 2020
Maria Teresa Abadilla, Manila Regional Trial Court Judge and daughter of Rolando Abadilla
Amador Rebato Jr
Shot by her clerk of court who then committed suicide in unexplained circumstances.[ 404]
17 November 2020
Eric Jay Magcamit, lawyer[ 405]
23 November 2020
Joey Luis Wee, lawyer[ 406]
25 November 2020
Agaton Topacio and Eugenia Magpantay, former peace consultants of the National Democratic Front of the Philippines (NDFP)[ 407]
3 December 2020
Caesar Perez, Mayor of Los Baños, Laguna [ 408]
15 December 2020
Mary Rose Genisan Sancelan, Guihulngan City Health Officer[ 409]
1 January 2021
Ruben Feliciano, businessman and former mayoral candidate of San Fernando, Cebu [ 410]
11 January 2021
Christopher Cuan, Mayor of Libungan, Cotabato [ 411]
24 January 2021
Jorge Perez Bustos, former vice mayor of Masantol, Pampanga [ 412]
15 February 2021
Marjorie Salazar, former mayor of Lasam, Cagayan [ 413]
15 February 2021
Eduardo Asuten, former mayor of Lasam, Cagayan[ 414]
Killed in the same vehicle with Salazar
26 February 2021
Restituto Calonge, Vice Mayor of Mabuhay, Zamboanga Sibugay [ 415]
8 March 2021
Ronaldo Aquino , Mayor of Calbayog , Samar[ 416]
17 June 2021
Montasser Sabal, former mayor of Talitay, Maguindanao [ 417]
5 August 2021
Col. Michael Bawayan Jr., police chief of Sulu [ 418]
26 August 2021
Rex Fernandez, founding member of the National Union of Peoples' Lawyers[ 419]
31 October 2021
Jorge "Ka Oris" Madlos, top-ranking leader of the New People's Army [ 420]
16 November 2021
Nolito Magallanes, former vice mayor of Maragondon, Cavite [ 421]
6 December 2021
Darussalam Lajid, Mayor of Al-Barka, Basilan [ 422]
27 December 2021
Michael Gutierrez, Mayor of Lopez Jaena, Misamis Occidental [ 423]
31 December 2021
Edilberto Mendoza, Trece Martires Assistant City Prosecutor[ 424]
1 January 2022
Aldrin Cerdan, former mayor of Anda, Pangasinan [ 425]
27 January 2022
Valeriano Vito, Jr., former vice mayor of Majayjay , Laguna [ 426]
Killed while driving a motorcycle in Lucena, Quezon .
24 February 2022
Chad Booc , Lumad school volunteer teacher and activist[ 427]
One of five people killed in the New Bataan massacre .
9 June 2022
Ujud Ujuran, Mayoral candidate of Akbar, Basilan [ 428]
22 July 2022
Danilo Amat, former vice mayor of Dolores, Quezon [ 429]
24 July 2022
Rosita Furigay, former mayor of Lamitan, Basilan [ 430]
Chao Tiao Yumol
Shot along with her aide by a disgruntled doctor. See Ateneo de Manila University shooting
11 August 2022
Romeo Sulit, former vice mayor of Lobo, Batangas [ 431]
30 August 2022
Lt. Reynaldo Samson, police chief of Ampatuan, Maguindanao [ 432]
3 October 2022
Narciso Amansec, former vice mayor of Dipaculao, Aurora [ 433]
7 October 2022
Miguel Abaigar Jr., former vice mayor of Calbiga, Samar [ 434]
5 November 2022
Benharl Kahil, public school arts teacher and cartoonist[ 435]
12 February 2023
Angelique Alexis Paulino, Municipal Councilor of Santo Domingo, Nueva Ecija [ 436]
Saddam Pascual
Killed by her former domestic partner while driving in Guimba, Nueva Ecija .
19 February 2023
Rommel Alameda, Vice Mayor of Aparri, Cagayan [ 437]
Killed along with five companions in an ambush in Bagabag, Nueva Vizcaya .
4 March 2023
Roel Degamo , Governor of Negros Oriental
Killed along with nine others in an attack on his residence. See Pamplona massacre .[ 438]
17 April 2023
Demson Dagloc Silongan, Municipal councilor of Datu Salibo , Maguindanao del Sur [ 439]
12 July 2023
Sittie Jinn Utto Lumenda, former vice mayor of Rajah Buayan , Maguindanao del Sur [ 440]
Killed along with her father while driving in Lambayong , Sultan Kudarat .
8 November 2023
Nasser Asarul, member of the Basilan Provincial Board [ 441]
22 November 2023
Giselo Castillones, former mayor of Cateel , Davao Oriental [ 442]
25 February 2024
Franklyn Galos Tan, City President of the Association of Barangay Captains of Isabela, Basilan [ 443]
2 August 2024
Roldan Benito, vice mayor of South Upi , Maguindanao del Sur [ 444]
Killed along with one of his security aides while driving in South Upi , Maguindanao del Sur
3 October 2024
Ramil Capistrano, president of the Association of Barangay Captains of Bulacan and ex-officio member of the Bulacan Provincial Board [ 445]
Killed along with his driver in Malolos , Bulacan
7 December 2024
Ponciano Onia Jr., president of Abono Partylist and municipal councilor of Umingan , Pangasinan and ex-officio member of the Bulacan Provincial Board [ 446]
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