MANILA, Philippines - A barangay councilman running for chairman of Barangay 160 in Sta. Quiteria, Caloocan City was killed in his house yesterday.
Victor Ando was declared dead on arrival at the MCU Hospital from a gunshot wound in the temple.
According to investigators, Ando’s relatives rushed to his house when they heard a gunshot at around 7 a.m. Police officers said the relatives saw Ando lying on the floor, his face bloodied.
Ando was on his third term as barangay councilman and was gunning for the top post in Barangay 160. He was also the president of the local tricycle operators and drivers association.