Ex-barangay councilman gunned down in Bataan

A former barangay councilman, Norman Dalit, was tragically shot dead by unidentified assailants in Barangay Culis, Hermosa, Bataan, around 9 a.m. on Friday. The attackers, who arrived in a van, used an Armalite rifle in the brazen daytime attack outside Dalit's home. The incident has raised serious concerns about safety and governance in local politics, especially in areas where crime and political violence are already prevalent. This tragic event underscores the ongoing challenges faced by local officials in maintaining peace and security.