Shooting Incident Involving Former Mayor in Davao City
Davao Oriental First District Representative Nelson Dayanghirang is unable to confirm if the recent shooting incident in Davao City involving a former mayor was politically motivated. The incident took place outside a fast food chain in Ladislawa, Buhangin on Wednesday morning.
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Giselo Velasco Castillones, the victim, was shot along with his driver and another woman. Dayanghirang stated that it is unclear whether the attack was politically motivated, but mentioned that Castillones’ son recently won as a barangay captain in their area.
A video of the incident, captured by a netizen, has gone viral on social media, showing the driver covered in blood and the former mayor unconscious. The Davao City Police Office (DCPO) reported that Alma Manliguez Lozentes, a businesswoman and resident of Barangay San Rafael, Cateel, Davao Oriental, was also in the car, although it is unclear if she was injured.
According to the Buhangin Police Station, Castillones was having breakfast at a food chain in Buhangin before getting into his car. An assailant on a motorcycle arrived and fired four shots, injuring Castillones and his driver.
Castillones previously served as the mayor of Cateel from 1983 to 1986 and was elected vice-mayor in 1982. He played a significant role in the development of the electric light system in Cateel during his tenure.
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Dayanghirang expressed his willingness to let the authorities investigate the case and determine the motive behind the killing. Meanwhile, one of Castillones’ grandchildren revealed in an interview that the suspect was a political rival.
The authorities are still conducting their investigation, and a full and detailed report has yet to be released. The Davao City Police Office has activated its Oplan Dragnet to monitor the movements of potential perpetrators.
DCPO spokesperson Hazel Tuazon stated that they are conducting the Oplan Dragnet to apprehend the possible suspect and urged the public to wait for updates on the shooting incident.
