2 drug suspects slain in ‘shootout’

MANILA, Philippines — Two suspected drug traffickers were killed in an alleged shootout with police officers in Calamba, Laguna on Saturday.

Renato Bayot, 38, and Edgardo Aguilar, 46, died at the scene following a sting in Barangay Mayapa, according to Col. Serafin Petalio III, Laguna police director.

The suspects reportedly drew their guns after sensing they were dealing with undercover agents at around 3:30 p.m.

Police said they recovered 35 grams of shabu with an estimated street value of P875,000 and two pistols at the scene.

Petalio said they received reports that the suspects supplied illegal drugs to clients and caretakers of  private pools in Barangay Pansol and other villages in Calamba.