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11:23, 02-Jul-2018
Controversial Tanauan mayor dead after flag ceremony shooting
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11:08, 05-Jul-2018
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Antonio Halili, mayor of Tanauan, Batangas was shot dead by an unidentified gunman during a flag raising ceremony on Monday.
He was shot in the chest and his death was pronounced at 8:45 a.m. local time by a doctor at hospital, according to CNN citing police.
Drug dealers were made to wear a sign that said "Ako'y pusher, wag tularan." (I am a Pusher, do not follow me) by the order of Tanauan Mayor Antonio Halili in 2016. /Tanauan City's Hope Facebook page Photo
Drug dealers were made to wear a sign that said "Ako'y pusher, wag tularan." (I am a Pusher, do not follow me) by the order of Tanauan Mayor Antonio Halili in 2016. /Tanauan City's Hope Facebook page Photo
An investigation into the case has been opened by local forces but no information is currently available on the suspect.
Halili was known for his controversial "walk of shame" campaign to control the spread of illegal drugs.