MANILA, Philippines - A 31-year-old woman was shot dead by her drinking buddy in Barangay Longos, Malabon City at past midnight yesterday.
Rodelia Paloma was drinking with a group along Halaan street when she figured in a fight with Arman Diaz just before 1 a.m.
It was not clear why Paloma fought with Diaz, who pulled out a .45 caliber pistol and shot her several times.
Diaz escaped after the shooting. Senior Inspector Arlito Franco said Diaz is out on bail on drug-related charges.