Lawyer slain in Batangas

MANILA, Philippines - Motorcycle-riding gunmen killed a lawyer in front of his home in Tanauan City, Batangas, Wednesday afternoon.

Police identified the fatality as Sulficio Landicho, 53.

Investigators said that Landicho was standing in front of his home in Barangay Poblacion when he was shot and killed by two gunmen.

The incident took place at past 3 p.m.

Police have yet to identify the lawyer's assailant and determine the motive behind the killing.

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