Gunman in Surigao mayor ambush identified; probe ongoing—governor

2026-02-09 - 03:46

BAROBO, SURIGAO DEL SUR–Police have identified the gunman who tried to assassinate Barobo town Mayor Ronito Martizano and his military security aide, Surigao del Sur Governor Johnny Pimentel said. Martizano, 60, and his escort, Private First Class Khevin Mark Claridad, 29, a member of the Philippine Army’s 67th Infantry Battalion, were wounded in the shooting