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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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 GovernorJoel 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

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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

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  390. ^ Reyes-Estrope, Carmela (January 19, 2020). "Ex-Bulacan town vice mayor, village chief shot dead". Philippine Daily Inquirer. Retrieved August 25, 2022.
  391. ^ "Suspended BuCor legal chief gunned down outside Bilibid". GMA News. February 19, 2020. Retrieved February 19, 2020.
  392. ^ "Former Tipo-Tipo vice mayor shot dead". Rappler. April 7, 2020. Retrieved August 25, 2022.
  393. ^ "Policemen gun down 4 AFP soldiers in Sulu". Rappler. June 29, 2020. Retrieved July 31, 2022.
  394. ^ "Manila chief inquest prosecutor shot dead". Rappler. July 7, 2020. Retrieved August 1, 2022.
  395. ^ Fernandez, Edwin O. (July 10, 2020). "South Cotabato town mayor shot dead". Philippine Daily Inquirer. Retrieved August 21, 2020.
  396. ^ "Pinuno ng mga barangay chairperson, patay sa pamamaril sa Batangas". ABS CBN News (in Filipino). July 12, 2020. Retrieved July 27, 2020.
  397. ^ "National Center for Mental Health chief, employee shot dead in QC". ABS CBN News. July 27, 2020. Retrieved July 27, 2020.
  398. ^ Marquez, Consuelo (July 29, 2020). "Ex-Apayao town mayor shot dead". Philippine Daily Inquirer. Retrieved August 21, 2020.
  399. ^ "PCSO secretary killed in ambush in Mandaluyong". Rappler. July 30, 2020. Retrieved July 30, 2020.
  400. ^ Rosario, Ben (August 21, 2020). "House leader says Echanis killed by professional assassin". Manila Bulletin. Retrieved August 21, 2020.
  401. ^ "Activist Zara Alvarez shot dead in Bacolod City". Manila Standard. August 17, 2020. Retrieved August 17, 2020.
  402. ^ "Ex-Negros town vice mayor gunned down". The Philippine Star. September 11, 2020. Retrieved September 14, 2020.
  403. ^ "Controversial ex-justice Pizarro, last seen in October, found dead". Rappler. December 21, 2020. Retrieved August 1, 2022.
  404. ^ "Manila judge shot dead by clerk inside court's chamber". Rappler. November 11, 2020. Retrieved August 1, 2022.
  405. ^ "Palawan lawyer shot dead on his way to hearing". Rappler. November 17, 2020. Retrieved August 1, 2022.
  406. ^ "Lawyer gunned down in Cebu City". CNN Philippines. November 24, 2020. Archived from the original on August 1, 2022. Retrieved August 1, 2022.
  407. ^ "'I could have defended them in court': Son of slain NDF consultants demands justice". Rappler. December 5, 2020. Retrieved August 1, 2022.
  408. ^ "Los Baños, Laguna mayor dies after being shot in town hall". ABS CBN News. December 3, 2020. Retrieved June 24, 2022.
  409. ^ "City health officer, husband gunned down in Negros Oriental". CNN Philippines. December 15, 2019. Archived from the original on July 31, 2022. Retrieved July 31, 2022.
  410. ^ "Controversial Cebu businessman Ruben Feliciano shot dead". Rappler. January 1, 2021. Retrieved July 15, 2022.
  411. ^ "Cotabato town mayor, driver shot dead". ABS-CBN News. January 11, 2021. Retrieved January 12, 2021.
  412. ^ "Former Pampanga town vice mayor found dead in Angeles City". Inquirer.net. January 25, 2021. Retrieved August 25, 2022.
  413. ^ "Ex-mayor in Duterte drug list shot dead in Cagayan". Rappler. February 15, 2020. Retrieved July 30, 2022.
  414. ^ "2 ex-mayors slain in Cagayan ambush". The Philippine Star. February 16, 2020. Retrieved July 30, 2022.
  415. ^ Garcia, Teofilo Jr. (February 26, 2021). "Gunman kills Zambo Sibugay vice mayor". Philippine News Agency. Retrieved February 27, 2021.
  416. ^ "Reports: Calbayog City mayor killed in ambush". SunStar. March 8, 2021. Retrieved March 8, 2021.
  417. ^ "Ex-Maguindanao mayor on drug watch list killed after arrest in Batangas port". Rappler. June 17, 2021. Retrieved July 15, 2022.
  418. ^ "Death of Sulu police chief, attacker 'isolated case' — BARMM police". Philstar.com. August 7, 2021. Retrieved August 1, 2022.
  419. ^ "Human rights lawyer shot dead in Cebu City". Rappler. August 26, 2021. Retrieved August 1, 2022.
  420. ^ "Top communist leader 'Ka Oris' killed in Bukidnon". CNN Philippines. October 31, 2021. Archived from the original on June 28, 2022. Retrieved June 24, 2022.
  421. ^ "Cavite town vice mayoral bet gunned down". Rappler. November 17, 2021. Retrieved August 25, 2022.
  422. ^ "Gunmen kill Basilan mayor, aide, hurt 2 others in Zamboanga attack". Rappler. December 6, 2021. Retrieved June 24, 2022.
  423. ^ "Misamis Occidental town mayor dies days after gun attack". Inquirer. December 27, 2021. Retrieved December 28, 2021.
  424. ^ "On last day of 2021, Cavite prosecutor becomes 66th lawyer killed under Duterte". Rappler. December 31, 2021. Retrieved August 1, 2022.
  425. ^ "Ex-mayor of Anda town in Pangasinan shot dead". Rappler. January 1, 2022. Retrieved July 30, 2022.
  426. ^ "Former vice mayor of Majayjay, Laguna Wowie Vito dies". South Luzon. January 29, 2022. Retrieved July 1, 2024.
  427. ^ "Lumad teacher Chad Booc, 4 others slain in Davao de Oro – military". Rappler. February 25, 2022. Retrieved August 1, 2022.
  428. ^ "Gunman kills losing mayoral bet in Basilan". Rappler. June 9, 2022. Retrieved July 15, 2022.
  429. ^ "Ex-vice mayor of Quezon town ambushed in San Pablo City". Manila Bulletin. July 23, 2022. Retrieved August 20, 2022.
  430. ^ "Ex-Lamitan mayor, 2 others killed in shooting inside Ateneo de Manila". Rappler. July 24, 2022. Retrieved July 24, 2022.
  431. ^ "Ex-Batangas town vice mayor gunned down while giving speech at party". Rappler. August 12, 2022. Retrieved August 18, 2022.
  432. ^ "Ampatuan cop chief killed in ambush". Philstar.com. August 31, 2022. Retrieved August 18, 2022.
  433. ^ "Aurora ex-board member, two others slain in ambush". Inquirer.net. October 4, 2022. Retrieved October 4, 2022.
  434. ^ "Dating vice mayor sa Samar patay sa pamamaril". ABS-CBN News (in Tagalog). October 7, 2022. Retrieved October 7, 2022.
  435. ^ "Gunmen kill cartoonist-teacher in Sultan Kudarat ambush". Rappler. November 6, 2022. Retrieved November 7, 2022.
  436. ^ "Town councilor in Nueva Ecija found dead inside car". Inquirer. Retrieved February 15, 2023.
  437. ^ "Aparri vice mayor, 5 others killed in Nueva Vizcaya ambush". Inquirer. Retrieved February 19, 2023.
  438. ^ Argosino, Faith (May 7, 2023). "Another victim of Pamplona massacre dies; death toll climbs to 10". Inquirer.net. Retrieved May 8, 2023.
  439. ^ Cabrera, Ferdinandh (April 17, 2023). "Gunmen kill town councilor in Maguindanao del Sur". Rappler. Retrieved April 17, 2023.
  440. ^ Cabrera, Ferdinandh (July 12, 2023). "Former Maguindanao Sur vice mayor, dad killed in ambush". MindaNews. Retrieved August 29, 2023.
  441. ^ "Bokal inutas, suspek tumba sa shootout!". Pilipino Star Ngayon. November 9, 2023. Retrieved May 10, 2024.
  442. ^ "Former Davao Oriental town mayor shot dead in Davao City". ABS-CBN. November 22, 2023. Retrieved November 22, 2023.
  443. ^ "Isabela councilor killed, 2 village chiefs wounded in Zamboanga gun attack". Rappler. February 26, 2024. Retrieved February 26, 2024.
  444. ^ "Maguindanao del Sur vice mayor, security aide shot dead in ambush". GMA News. August 2, 2024. Retrieved August 2, 2024.
  445. ^ "Bulacan village captains association head killed in ambush". ABS-CBN. October 3, 2024. Retrieved October 3, 2024.
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