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2023 Barangay and SK Elections

Just days after the barangay and Sangguniang Kabataan elections, a

barangay councilor in Pasay City and a barangay chairman in Panabo City
are shot dead. A newly elected barangay kagawad, Lina Camacho, was
fatally shot in Barangay 37, Pasay City, Philippines, just a week after the
barangay and Sangguniang Kabataan elections. The incident occurred on
November 6, at around 5:35 pm, when two unidentified motorcycle
riders fired two shots at her inside the village hall. Camacho, a former
barangay treasurer, was rushed to Manila Adventist Medical Center but
was pronounced dead at around 8:16 pm due to a gunshot wound to the
head. The motorcycle driver, Vladimir Del Valle Catubay, was arrested,
while the gunman remains at large.

The National Capital Region Police Office suggested a possible motive

behind the attack, citing a grudge related to Camacho's involvement in a
lending business. The Commission on Elections (Comelec) Chair George
Garcia condemned the incident, along with the killing of another newly
elected barangay chairman in Davao del Norte. The latter, Paul Albert
"Epong" Saquian, was shot by two persons on a motorcycle.

Garcia and Panabo City Mayor Jose Relampagos denounced the killings, emphasizing that such
crimes have no place in society. Garcia urged law enforcement to monitor and ensure the security of
citizens, calling for an intensified campaign against criminal organizations and the immediate
dissolution of private armed groups. He also called for an urgent and thorough investigation into the
killings. Following the incidents, Comelec spokesperson John Rex Laudiangco proposed a declaration
of vacancy for the permanent positions. According to the Local Government Code's rule of
succession, the next winning official would assume the higher position, and the subsequent vacant
position would be filled through the appointment of a qualified individual by the respective city or
municipal mayor. -Rappler.com

REFLECTION
The sad stories in the Philippines show how tough it can be to be a leader, even in a small
community. Lina Camacho and Paul Albert Saquian won elections but faced violence soon
after. Camacho's trouble might have come from her business, and it's a reminder that
leaders can face personal risks beyond their job. The leaders in charge are upset about this
and want to make things safer. They're even thinking about changing who's in charge after
something like this happens.
These stories teach us that being a leader is not just about the official duties, it can also
mean facing dangers. It's important for everyone to work together to make sure leaders are
safe while doing their job. Creating a secure and supportive environment for leaders is
crucial for their well-being and the communities they serve.