List of assassinations in the Philippines

The following is a chronological list of people in the Philippines murdered by assassins. This list includes public figures and other prominent individuals who were active in politics and daily life. Most of these assassinations are attributed to state forces, rebel groups such as the New People's Army or the Abu Sayyaf Group or contract killers working on behalf of politicians (particularly in the context of electoral rivalries),[1] businesspeople and organized crime.

For a list of journalists assassinated in the Philippines, see List of journalists killed in the Philippines

Assassinations before 1940

DateVictim(s)Assassin(s)Notes
1 May 1521Duarte Barbosa, Portuguese explorer and leader of the Magellan expeditionMassacred along with 26 others in a banquet hosted by Rajah Humabon shortly after the death of Ferdinand Magellan in the Battle of Mactan.
25 October 1593Gomez Perez Dasmariñas, Spanish Governor-General of the PhilippinesKilled in a mutiny by Chinese rowers during a Spanish military expedition to the Moluccas.
1596Magalat, Cagayano rebel
1608Luis Enriquez, Spanish encomendero of Pilitan, Cagayan Valley[2]Killed during a revolt by Irraya natives
1625Father Alonzo Garcia and Brother Onofre Palao, Spanish missionaries based in Apayao[3]Miguel Lanab
Alababan
Killed during the Itneg or Mandaya Revolt.
1650Agustin Sumuroy, Waray rebel
1661José Arias, Spanish Augustinian curate of Bacarra, Ilocos[2]Killed in a revolt led by Pedro Almazán.
1661José Navarro de Santa María, Spanish Dominican curate of Cabicungan, Cagayan[2]Killed in a revolt led by Pedro Almazán.
1663Francisco de Mesa, Spanish priest based in IloiloKilled in a revolt led by Tapar.
11 October 1719Fernando Manuel de Bustamante, Spanish Governor-General of the PhilippinesDragged and killed along with his son by a mob instigated by friars.
1744Giuseppe Lamberti, Italian-born Jesuit curate of Jagna, BoholFrancisco DagohoyKilled during the Dagohoy Rebellion.
1744Gaspar Morales, Spanish curate of Inabanga, BoholFrancisco DagohoyKilled in retaliation for his refusal to administer a Christian burial for Dagohoy's brother, who died while performing an errand for the priest, which triggered Dagohoy's revolt.
28 May 1763Diego Silang, Ilocano rebel leader, and husband of Gabriela SilangMiguel Vicos
Pedro Bebec
Church authorities paid the assassins. Vicos was Silang's friend.
1 June 1823Mariano Fernández de Folgueras, former Spanish Governor-General of the PhilippinesKilled by rebelling Spanish soldiers during the Novales Revolt.
9 August 1846Juan Rubio, Spanish curate of Carig, Nueva Vizcaya[4]Killed and beheaded in an ambush by Ifugaos.
1860Jose Pinzon y Purga, Spanish governor of Davao[5]Killed by Moros resisting his attempt to organize a settlement in Tagum.
14 August 1868Jose Lorenzo, Spanish missionary priest based in Ibaay, Ifugao[4]Killed by Ifugao natives
6 April 1870Victorino Garcia, Spanish missionary priest of Lagawe, Ifugao[4]Believed to have been thrown off a cliff by Ifugao natives
25 April 1897Ciriaco Bonifacio, revolutionary and brother of Katipunan founder Andres BonifacioRevolutionary soldiers led by Agapito Bonzon and Jose Ignacio PauaKilled during the arrest of his brother under the command of Emilio Aguinaldo during the Philippine Revolution.
8 April 1898León Kilat, Cebuano revolutionary leaderCaptain Florencio Noel
Apolinario Alcuitas
Killed by his own men due to endangering the town of Carcar.
5 June 1899Antonio Luna, Commanding General of the Philippine Revolutionary Army during the Philippine–American WarKawit Battalion (Presidential Guard) led by Pedro JanolinoKilled along with his aide, Colonel Francisco "Paco" Roman after receiving a summons to republican headquarters in Cabanatuan.
6 June 1906Edward Robert C. Bolton, American Military Governor of Davao[6]MangulayonKilled along with his foreman by a Kulaman Manobo chief.
20 January 1908Benito Lopez, Governor of Iloilo[7]Joaquin GilShot by a supporter of a political rival
3 August 1918Conrado Lerma, Governor of Bataan[8]Jose BaluyotShot by a political rival
23 February 1932Soliman Peralta, Vice Mayor of Malita, Davao[9]
20 September 1935Julio Nalundasan, Congressman for the 2nd district of Ilocos NorteFuture President Ferdinand Marcos, then a university student, tried but acquitted for the murder.[10]
14 December 1938James Fugate, former Governor of Sulu[11]

1940s

DateVictim(s)Assassin(s)Notes
1 May 1942Jose Abad Santos, Chief Justice of the Philippines and de facto head of the Philippine Commonwealth during the Japanese occupation of the Philippines[12]Killed by Japanese forces in Malabang, Lanao del Sur for refusing to serve in a collaborationist government.
June 1942Severino Macasocol, Mayor of Sogod, LeyteBelieved to have been killed on the orders of a prewar-electoral rival.
June 1942Pablo Magliate, Vice Mayor of Sogod, LeyteBelieved to have been killed on the orders of a prewar-electoral rival.
15 July 1942Wenceslao Vinzons, Congressman for the lone district of Camarines NorteKilled by Japanese forces for his role in the resistance during World War II.
1943Tee Han Kee, Chinese Filipino community leader and vice chairman of the Japanese-sponsored Chinese AssociationKilled by guerrillas for collaborating with the Japanese.
1944Gregorio Felipe, district chief of San Francisco del Monte after the dissolution of Quezon City into its component neighborhoods during the Japanese occupationKilled by guerrillas for collaborating with the Japanese.
11 February 1944Jose Ozamiz, Senator and former Governorof Misamis OccidentalKilled by Japanese forces for his role in the resistance movement.
28 December 1944Enrique Roldan, former Mayor of Bayambang, Pangasinan
31 December 1944Vicente Lim, military officerKilled by Japanese forces for his role in the resistance movement.
6 January 1945Josefa Llanes Escoda, civic leader and founder of the Girl Scouts of the PhilippinesKilled by Japanese forces for her role in the resistance movement.
15 February 1945Juan Gabriel, Mayor of ParañaqueKilled by guerrillas for collaborating with the Japanese.
8 March 1945Mariano Marcos, former Congressman for the 2nd district of Ilocos Norte and father of future President Ferdinand MarcosClaimed by his family to have been killed by the Japanese, while military archives blame his death on guerrillas commanded by Robert Lapham for collaborating with the Japanese.
24 August 1946Juan Feleo, peasant leader and one of the leaders of the Partido Komunista ng Pilipinas and the HukbalahapHis assassination triggered the post-World War II phase of the Hukbalahap Rebellion.
February 1949Patrocinio Gulapa, Mayor of Maragondon, Cavite
1949Hugo Beratio, Mayor of Bailen, Cavite
28 April 1949Aurora Quezon, former First Lady of the Philippines and widow of President Manuel L. Quezon[13]Died with her daughter, son-in-law and several others in an ambush believed to have been perpetrated by the Hukbalahap.
28 April 1949Ponciano Bernardo, Mayor of Quezon CityDied with Aurora Quezon and several others in an ambush believed to have been perpetrated by the Hukbalahap.
14 November 1949Sofronio Avanceña, Mayor of Sinacaban, Misamis Occidental

1950s

DateVictim(s)Assassin(s)Notes
7 October 1951Asiong Salonga, notorious gangsterErnesto ReyesShot by a henchman of a rival gang leader
14 November 1951Moises Padilla, mayoral candidate in Magallon, Negros OccidentalRafael Lacson, Governor of Negros OccidentalPopular outrage over the murder and the swift resolution of the case by Secretary of National Defense Ramon Magsaysay contributed to the latter's victory in the 1953 Philippine presidential election.
23 December 1951Angel Arias, Mayor-elect of Rosario, Batangas
22 February 1952Teodoro Cuartero, former Mayor of Rosario, Batangas
26 May 1952Pedro Tecala, Mayor of Danao, Cebu
2 September 1952Severino Rillo, Mayor of Maragondon, CaviteLeonardo Manecio, gangster and folk legend acting at the behest of local politiciansKilled along with the town's police chief and several policemen in the Maragondon Massacre.[14]
1953Eduardo Ocampo Jr., Vice Mayor of Bacoor, Cavite
15 June 1953Manuel P. Monroy, star witness in a criminal case against Justice and Defense Secretary Oscar Castelo[15]Oscar Castelo
Bienvenido "Ben Ulo" Mendoza
Jose de Jesus
Hipolito Bonifacio
Domingo Gonzales
Jockey Salvacion
Felix Miray
Pedro Enriquez
Augusta Melencio
17 May 1955Conrado Dizon, Mayor of Santa Ana, Pampanga
12 November 1957Laureano Maraña, Provincial Commander of the Philippine Constabulary in CaviteLeonardo Manecio
21 July 1959Lucio Zabala, Mayor of Cabugao, Ilocos Sur

1960s

DateVictim(s)Assassin(s)Notes
April 1962Menhart Spielman, American businessman and chief witness in the Stonehill scandal[16]Disappeared and believed to have been killed on a boat while trying to flee to Malaysia.
28 December 1963Benedicto Dayrit, Mayor of Magalang, PampangaHukbong Mapagpalaya sa Bayan
12 March 1965Manuel Verzosa, ranking clerk of the House of Representatives Electoral TribunalAngel SarmientoKilled by an assistant of Cavite Representative Justiniano Montano, who was facing an electoral protest at the time.[17]
1966Anastacio Gallardo, Mayor of Candaba, PampangaHukbong Mapagpalaya sa Bayan
18 September 1967Juan Alberto, former Governorof Catanduanes and head of the Government Service Insurance System
20 February 1967James L. Gordon, Mayor of Olongapo, and father of Senator Richard Gordon
15 November 1967Manuel Franco, Vice Mayor of Sanchez Mira, CagayanKilled in the presence of the town mayor by the latter's goons.[18]
10 July 1968Nicolas Feliciano, Vice Governor of Tarlac
28 December 1968Levi Panlilio, Mayor of San Fernando, Pampanga[19]
19 November 1969Pedro Alvero, Vice Mayor of Abuyog, Leyte[20]

1970s

DateVictim(s)Assassin(s)Notes
21 January 1970Samson Cerna, Mayor of Pinamungajan, Cebu
15 February 1970Julito Espino, Mayor of Arayat, Pampanga[21]
29 July 1970Calixto Cauan, former Mayor of San Pablo, Isabela
18 September 1970Leopoldo Rabanes, Mayor of San Marcelino, Zambales[22]Hukbong Mapagpalaya sa BayanKilled along with eleven others in an attack on his residence.
18 October 1970Floro Crisologo, Congressman for the 1st district of Ilocos Sur[23]Shot inside Vigan Cathedral.
17 November 1970Luis de Castro, Mayor of Bulan, Sorsogon
26 December 1971Jose Cruz, Mayor of MalabonKilled by a bomb disguised as a "Christmas gift".[24]
February 1972Ben Fernandez, Mayor of Mabalacat, Pampanga
25 February 1972Manuel Rojas, Mayor of Cavite City
April 1972Al Mirasan Tampogao, Vice Mayor of Karomatan, Lanao del Norte
7 July 1972Deogracias Carmona, Mayor of Dimataling, Zamboanga del Sur[25]Killed during the Moro conflict.
5 April 1973Liliosa Hilao, anti-Marcos student activistArmed Forces of the Philippines
13 April 1973Ramon Alcantara, Mayor of Lemery, Iloilo
March 1975William Begg, seminarian and anti-Marcos student activistArmed Forces of the Philippines
27 October 1975Guillermo de Vega, Assistant of President Ferdinand Marcos and Chairman of the Board of Censors for Motion Pictures[26]Paulino ArceoShot in his office in Malacañang Palace due to unclear reasons.
13 December 1975Hernando Antiporda, Roman Catholic Auxiliary Bishop of the Archdiocese of ManilaKilled along with another priest in the convent of Quiapo Church.[27]
18 March 1976Emmanuel Lacaba, writer, youth leader and anti-Marcos activistArmed Forces of the Philippines
24 March 1976Maria Lorena Barros, founder of Malayang Kilusan ng Bagong Kababaihan (Free Movement of New Women) (MAKIBAKA) and anti-Marcos activistArmed Forces of the Philippines
January 1977Primitivo Mijares, former propagandist for the Marcos dictatorshipDisappeared after boarding a flight from Guam to the Philippines with General Fabian Ver and a nephew of former Chief Justice Querube Makalintal, both of whom were Marcos allies. Believed to have been killed after denouncing the Marcos regime in the U.S. Congress and writing a book criticizing the Marcoses. His son was later tortured and killed by suspected government agents.
23 January 1977Purificacion Pedro, Roman Catholic layperson and social workerSoldiers under the command of Col. Rolando AbadillaKilled in her hospital room possibly due to her role in organizing indigenous peoples' opposition to the Chico River Dam Project.
2 September 1977Archimedes Trajano, student activistKilled after questioning President Ferdinand Marcos' daughter Imee at an open forum at the Pamantasan ng Lungsod ng Maynila, for which she was later found responsible by a Hawaii court.[28]
10 October 1977Brigadier General Teodulfo Bautista, Commander of the Philippine Army 1st Infantry DivisionMoro National Liberation Front rebels commanded by Usman SalihKilled along with 34 other soldiers in a feigned negotiation during the Patikul massacre.[29]
23 February 1978Usman Mundoc, former Mayor of Luuk, Sulu[30]

1980s

DateVictim(s)Assassin(s)Notes
24 April 1980Macliing Dulag, Kalinga pangat (chieftain) and indigenous peoples' rights activistSoldiers of the 4th Infantry Division, Philippine Army led by Leodegario AdalemKilled due to his opposition to the Chico River Dam Project.[31]
6 July 1980Lotus Sobejana Sr., Laguna Municipal Trial Court Judge[32]
9 August 1980Alexander Alngag, Mayor of Tinglayan, Kalinga-Apayao[33]
16 December 1980Jose B. Lingad, former Governor of Pampanga and anti-Marcos opposition leader[34]Roberto TabaneroShot in a gasoline station in barangay San Agustin, San Fernando, Pampanga
27 December 1980Cornelio Martinez Sr., Mayor of Kiamba, South Cotabato
1 March 1981Dimanorado Dimragon, Mayor of Tangcal, Lanao del Norte[35]
13 April 1981Godofredo Alingal, Jesuit parish priest of Kibawe, Bukidnon and human rights advocate[36]Shot in front of his church
17 January 1982Ricardo Francisco Sr., Vice Mayor of Obando, Bulacan
3 February 1982Edgardo Canbangon, Mayor of Calauag, Quezon[37]
10 March 1982Pablo Sola, Mayor of Kabankalan, Negros Occidental[38]
26 March 1982Nonito Llanos Jr., Mayor of Digos, Davao del Sur[39]
23 April 1982Bobby Dela Paz, doctor and labor activistBelieved to have been killed due to his opposition to the Marcos dictatorship.
24 April 1982Felix Ometer, Vice Mayor of Lopez Jaena, Misamis Occidental[40]New People's Army
20 September 1982Edgar Jopson, youth activist and president of the National Union of Students of the Philippines (NUSP)Killed in a military raid at his house.
3 November 1982Sebastian Mondejar, Mayor of Sulop, Davao del Sur[41]New People's Army
March 1983Johnny Escandor, doctor and anti-Marcos activist
21 August 1983Benigno Aquino Jr., politician, leader of the opposition against President Ferdinand Marcos[42]Rogelio Moreno (confirmed)
AVSECOM members (accomplices)
Shot multiple times in the head upon exiting China Airlines Flight 811 in Manila International Airport (now named Ninoy Aquino International Airport in his memory). The mastermind is still unknown to this day, with suspicions resting upon Marcos and/or his inner circle. See Assassination of Ninoy Aquino.
21 August 1983Rolando Galman, suspect in the assassination of Benigno Aquino Jr.Rogelio Moreno (confirmed)
AVSECOM members (accomplices)
Killed by soldiers immediately after Aquino's assassination and accused by the Marcos regime of being a hitman for the New People's Army, but was posthumously acquitted as a fall guy.[43] See Assassination of Ninoy Aquino.
11 April 1984Rosita Villafuerte, Vice Mayor of Sipocot, Camarines Sur[44]
3 May 1984Saturnino Calulo, Mayor of Polomolok, South Cotabato[45]
4 May 1984Bienvenido Andilab, Mayor of Sergio Osmeña, Zamboanga del Norte[46]
24 May 1984Tomas Karingal, commanding general of the Philippine Constabulary Metropolitan Command's Northern Police District[47]New People's Army
26 August 1984Sol Legaspi, Mayor of Libacao, Aklan[48]New People's Army
19 October 1984Alex Orcullo, Davao City barangay captain[49]Killed by pro-government paramilitaries at a checkpoint.
14 November 1984Cesar Climaco, Mayor of Zamboanga City, Assemblyman of the Regular Batasang Pambansa and prominent anti-Marcos opposition leader[50]
25 December 1984Lorenzo Sia, Vice Mayor of Lapuyan, Zamboanga del Sur[51]
26 March 1985Guillermo Calibo, Mayor of Dimataling, Zamboanga del Sur[52]New People's Army
11 April 1985Tullio Favali, Italian Roman Catholic assistant parish priest of Tulunan, North Cotabato and member of the Pontifical Institute for Foreign Missions (PIME)[53]Norberto Manero Jr., a member of the Christian paramilitary group Ilaga based in Mindanao during the Moro conflictShot and cannibalized.
19 May 1985Cesar Magno, Mayor of Initao, Misamis Oriental[54]New People's Army
11 July 1985Rudy Romano, Roman Catholic priest and human rights activist[55]Forcibly disappeared by suspected military agents in Cebu City.
22 July 1985Nerio Ramos, Mayor of Lopez, Quezon
7 September 1985Westrimundo Tabayoyong, Mayor of Laoac, Pangasinan[56]
16 September 1985Felicisimo Iglesia, Mayor of Pakil, Laguna[57]Lt. Percival MaldoKilled in a gun duel with the town's police chief, who also died.
16 September 1985Percival Maldo, police chief of Pakil, Laguna[58]Felicisimo IglesiaKilled in a gun duel with the town's mayor, who also died.
20 September 1985Juvelyn Jaravello, youth activistPro-government paramilitariesAmong 20 people who were killed in the Escalante massacre, mostly from gunshot wounds.
30 September 1985Victor Lopez Jr., barangay chairman in Tondo, Manila
23 October 1985Gregorio Murillo, Governorof Surigao del Sur[59]New People's Army
2 November 1985Potenciano Baccay, kidney specialist and personal doctor to President Ferdinand Marcos[60]Killed amid rumors of Marcos' ill health.
November 1985Wilfredo "Baby" Aquino, founder of the Alsa Masa[61]
5 December 1985Rafael Blanco, Vice Governor of Abra[62]
9 December 1985Daguio Valera, Mayor of Licuan-Baay, Abra[63]
13 January 1986Romualdo Bediones, Mayor of Villaverde, Nueva Vizcaya[64]New People's Army
30 January 1986Lorenzo Padua, Mayor of Goa, Camarines Sur[65]
8 February 1986Francisco Laurella, Fernando Pastor Sr., and Fernando Pastor Jr., campaign workers of Corazon Aquino's UNIDO party in QuirinoOrlando Dulay, pro-Marcos warlord and former Governorof Quirino[66]Abducted on the eve of the 1986 Philippine presidential election and later killed.
11 February 1986Evelio Javier, former Governorof Antique and ally of presidential candidate Corazon AquinoAvelino Javellana and othersThe lawyer and several security personnel of his political rival, Arturo Pacificador, were convicted for his murder while the latter was acquitted.[67]
8 April 1986Federico Peralta, former Governorof Tarlac[68]
17 April 1986Emma Henry, the Philippines' first female police commander; police chief of Cabuyao, Laguna; film actressNew People's Army[69]Shot by four suspected NPA men who had waylaid her while on the way to work[70]
20 April 1986Abdulgafar Lutian, Mayor of Alicia, Zamboanga del Sur[71]
23 April 1986Dorol Guno, Vice Mayor of Rosario, Batangas
4 June 1986Paterno Javier, Mayor of Culasi, Antique[72]New People's Army
15 July 1986Felipe Siron, former Vice Mayor of Mexico, Pampanga[73]
20 August 1986Jose Payumo Jr., Mayor of Dinalupihan, Bataan
13 September 1986Daniel Lacson, former Mayor of Magalang, Pampanga[74]New People's Army
29 September 1986Ramon delos Cientos Sr., former Governorof Davao del Sur[75]New People's Army
13 November 1986Rolando "Ka Lando" Olalia, leader of Kilusang Mayo Uno (KMU)Fernando Casanova
Dennis Jabatan
Desiderio Perez
Killed along with his driver, Leonor Alay-ay, by members of the Reform the Armed Forces Movement as part of the God Save the Queen Plot.[76]
18 November 1986David Puzon, former Congressman for the 2nd district of Cagayan[77]New People's Army
November 22, 1986Ulbert Ulama Tugung, Muslim community leaderKilled by members of the Reform the Armed Forces Movement as part of the God Save the Queen Plot.
1987Joaquin Fernandez, Mayor of Pulupandan, Negros Occidental
22 March 1987Jorge Arreola, former Mayor of Buguey, Cagayan
2 August 1987Jaime Ferrer, Secretary of the Interior and Local Government[78]
5 August 1987Lorenzo Mabini, Vice Mayor of Bangui, Ilocos Norte[79]New People's Army
14 August 1987Osias Cadiente, former Governorof Nueva VizcayaNew People's Army
19 September 1987Lean Alejandro, secretary general of Bagong Alyansang Makabayan (BAYAN)[80]
22 October 1987David Bueno, human rights lawyer and member of Free Legal Assistance Group (FLAG)
27 December 1987Sergio Biolango Sr., former Mayor of Jose Dalman, Zamboanga del Norte
1 January 1988Pacifico Ocapan, Mayor of San Miguel, Zamboanga del Sur[81]
4 January 1988Zosimo Bugas, former Mayor of Nabunturan, Davao del Norte[82]
7 January 1988Ceferino Lumanlan, former Mayor of Porac, Pampanga[83]
8 January 1988Benjamin Cuaresma Jr., Mayor of Bambang, Nueva VizcayaNew People's Army[84]
17 January 1988Roy Padilla Sr., Governorof Camarines Norte, and father of action star and Senator Robin Padilla[85]
28 January 1988Anastacio Malang, Mayor of Arayat, Pampanga
28 April 1988Noe Tarrosa, Mayor of Cajidiocan, Romblon
17 June 1988Romeo Balinas, former Vice Mayor of Sipalay, Negros Occidental[86]New People's Army
21 June 1988Angelito Miranda, Mayor of Bacoor, Cavite[87]New People's Army
1 July 1988Mario Estorba, Roman Catholic parish priest of Loreto, Agusan del SurBelieved to have been killed due to his stance against illegal logging.[88]
27 December 1988Porferio Branzuela, Mayor of Calamba, Misamis Occidental[89]New People's Army
1989Oscar Reyes, Mayor of Rosario, Cavite
1989Oswaldo de Dios, Mayor of Carmen, Cebu
5 January 1989General Eduardo Batalla, Regional Philippine Constabulary-Integrated National Police Commander for Western MindanaoRizal Alih, suspect in the murder of Zamboanga City Mayor Cesar ClimacoKilled along with his aide, Col. Romeo Abendan and several others during the Camp Cawa-Cawa siege.[90]
15 February 1989Jeremias Villanueva, Mayor of Amadeo, Cavite
1 March 1989Capistrano Legaspi, former Mayor of Kinoguitan, Misamis Oriental[91]
17 March 1989Moises Espinosa Sr., Congressman for the 3rd district of Masbate[92]
21 April 1989James N. Rowe, United States military advisorJuanito T. Itaas (principal)
Donato B. Continente (accomplice)
The New People's Army claimed responsibility for the assassination.[93]
14 August 1989Bonifacio Uy, Mayor of Ilagan, Isabela
9 December= 1989Antonio Luna, Mayor of Rosario, Batangas
15 December 1989Roberto Guimbuayan, Mayor of Tuao, Cagayan[94]New People's Army

1990s

DateVictim(s)Assassin(s)Notes
7 January 1990Javier Hizon, Mayor of Mexico, Pampanga[95]New People's Army
14 January 1990Leonardo Cortes, Mayor of Bayugan, Agusan del Sur[96]
13 February 1990Felino Maquinay, Mayor of Carmona, Cavite[97]
4 March 1990Oscar Florendo, brigadier general and Chief of the Civil Relations Service of the Armed Forces of the Philippines[98]Killed while negotiating with suspended Cagayan Governor Rodolfo Aguinaldo during the Hotel Delfino Siege.
6 May 1990Roger Aguirre, Mayor of Malay, Aklan[99]
22 October 1990Oscar Lazaro, President of the transport workers group Pasang Masda
30 October 1990Jolly Fernandez, former Congressman and Governor of Masbate
1 December 1990Eduardo Joson III, Vice Mayor of Cabanatuan, Nueva Ecija[100]
21 December 1990Rogelio San Pedro, Vice Mayor of San Jose del Monte, Bulacan[101]
13 May 1991Cerilio Cariaga, former Mayor of Bato, Camarines Sur
14 October 1991Nerylito Satur, Roman Catholic parish priest of Valencia, Bukidnon[102]
21 February 1992Bantilan Paglala, Vice Mayor of Maganoy, Maguindanao[103]
3 March 1992Octavio Velasco, Mayor of Ternate, Cavite[104]
25 April 1992Leonardo Mamba, Mayor of Solana, Cagayan[105][106]
11 August 1992Angelito Nava, Mayor of Aguilar, Pangasinan[107]
31 December 1992Pascual Espinosa, former Congressman for the 2nd district of Iloilo[108]
18 March 1993Cesar "Saro" Bañares Jr., lead vocalist and composer of folk-rock band Asin[109]Gualberto Cataluña, Joelito Castracion and Jose Castracion
25 April 1993Jose Peralta, Mayor of Balungao, Pangasinan[110]
3 April 1994Leopoldo "Ka Hector" Mabilangan, former NPA leader and rebel returnee[111]
7 May 1994Timoteo Zarcal, former chief of the PNP Criminal Investigation ServiceAlex Boncayao Brigade
18 November 1994Eugene A. Tan, former president of the Integrated Bar of the Philippines
15 December 1994Jose Pring, former chief of the Manila Police District's Anti-Kidnapping Task Force, and father of actress Joyce PringAlex Boncayao BrigadeAssassinated on his car in Sampaloc, Manila on his way to work.
28 February 1995Tito Espinosa, Congressman for the 1st district of Masbate[112]
21 April 1995Honorato Perez Sr., Mayor of Cabanatuan, Nueva Ecija[113]
9 May 1995Filomena Tatlonghari, teacher of the Talaga Elementary School, Mabini, BatangasShot and killed by a gunman for refusing to surrender a ballot box during the 1995 Philippine general election
11 December 1995Leonardo Ty, Filipino-Chinese businessman and executive of the Union Hicari Fertilizer, Manila Paper Mills, Union Ajinomoto and Union Industries
13 June 1996Rolando Abadilla, former colonel and chief of the Military Intelligence and Security Group (MISG) under the Marcos regime and former Vice Governor of Ilocos NorteJoel de Jesus
Lenido Lumanog
Rameses de Jesus
Cesar Fortuna
Augusto Santos
The Alex Boncayao Brigade claimed responsibility for the killing but denied that the perpetrators identified had anything to do with the group. Nevertheless the Abadilla 5, as they were later known, were convicted and sentenced to life imprisonment.[114]
4 February 1997Benjamin de Jesus, Apostolic Vicar of Jolo[115]
18 December 1998Abdurajak Abubakar Janjalani, founder and leader of the Abu SayyafMembers of the Philippine National Police
January 1999Morjil Valencia, Provincial President of the Association of Barangay Captains in Quirino and ex-officio member of the Quirino Provincial Board[116]
1 November 1999Celso Lorenzo, Eastern Samar Regional Trial Court Judge
December 1999Abdul Sanoh, Mayor of Pangutaran, Sulu[117]
31 December 1999Conrado Balweg, former Catholic priest and founder of the Cordillera People's Liberation ArmyNew People's Army[118]

2000s

DateVictim(s)Assassin(s)Notes
3 February 2000Felix Velarde, former Mayor of Jaen, Nueva Ecija[119]
6 February 2000Oscar Aldaba, Mayor of San Teodoro, Oriental Mindoro[120]
18 March 2000Macario Valerio, Government Corporate Counsel[121]New People's Army
11 April 2000Leodegardio Adalem, former soldier and suspect in the murder of Macli-ing Dulag[122]New People's Army
1 May 2000Mario Hisuler, former Congressman for the 2nd district of Lanao del Norte[123]
3 May 2000Rhoel Gallardo, Roman Catholic Claretian missionary based in BasilanAbu Sayyaf Group
10 June 2000Honorato Galvez, Mayor of San Ildefonso, Bulacan[124]
24 November 2000Salvador "Bubby" Dacer, publicistAbducted and killed along with his driver, Emanuel Corbito. PNP Chief Panfilo Lacson and President Joseph Estrada were among those suspected of involvement, albeit inconclusively. See Dacer–Corbito double murder case
4 December 2000Esteban Paulino, Mayor of Doña Remedios Trinidad, Bulacan[125]
22 December 2000Cesar Lacanilao, Vice Mayor of Alfonso Castañeda, Nueva Vizcaya[126]
4 January 2001Reynaldo Cacho, former Vice Mayor of Bani, Pangasinan[127]
5 February 2001Hassan Ibnobahi, Occidental Mindoro Regional Trial Court Judge[128]
6 February 2001Filemon "Ka Popoy" Lagmán, former Communist Party of the Philippines official and founder of the Bukluran ng Manggagawang Pilipino (BMP; "coalition of Filipino workers")[129]Two unknown assailantsThe New People's Army is believed to have been involved in the killing.
18 March 2001Mark Chua, university student[130]Believed to have been killed for exposing anomalies in the Reserve Officers' Training Corps Program of the University of Santo Tomas. His death sparked the repeal of mandatory ROTC training in Philippine tertiary institutions and the enactment of the National Service Training Program.
15 April 2001Felix Frayna, former Mayor of Santa Magdalena, Sorsogon[131]
17 April 2001Lope Asis, Mayor of Bayugan, Agusan del Sur[132]New People's Army
18 April 2001Teodoro Hernaez, Mayor of Santa Lucia, Ilocos Sur[133]
21 April 2001Oscar Torralba, former Mayor of La Paz, Agusan del Sur[134]
23 April 2001Andres Santos, police chief of Surigao City[135]
7 May 2001Caesar Platon, Mayor of Tanauan, Batangas[136]
11 May 2001Jesus Sibya Jr., former Mayor of San Joaquin, Iloilo[137]
12 May 2001Marcial Punzalan Jr., Congressman of the 2nd district of Quezon[138]New People's Army
11 June 2001Geminiano Antonio Eduardo, Nueva Ecija Municipal Circuit Trial Court Judge[139]
12 June 2001Rodolfo Aguinaldo, Congressman and former Governor of CagayanNew People's Army[140]
30 June 2001William Garan, deputy police chief of SorsogonNew People's Army[141]
9 August 2001Moises Espinosa Jr., Mayor of Masbate City[142]
10 August 2001Macapagal Macalaba, City Treasurer of Marawi, Lanao del Sur[143]
5 September 2001Jose Libayao, Mayor of Talaingod, Davao del Norte[144]
3 October 2001Eugenio Valles, Compostela Valley Regional Trial Court Judge
4 October 2001Agustin Chan, Provincial Auditor of Ilocos Sur[145]
31 October 2001Ariston Rubio, Ilocos Norte Regional Trial Court Judge
7 November 2001Nida Blanca, actressProsecutors suspected her husband, Rod Strunk as the mastermind.
27 December 2001Jose Segundo, Mayor of Tubo, Abra[146]
5 January 2002Alona Bacolod-Ecleo, wife of Philippine Benevolent Missionaries Association Supreme Master Ruben Ecleo Jr.Ruben Ecleo Jr.Four members of Alona's family and one neighbor were later killed by suspected PBMA members on June 18, 2003. The following day, 19 people died in clashes between PBMA members and police serving an arrest warrant on Ecleo at PBMA headquarters in the Dinagat Islands.[147]
15 February 2002Renato Parojinog, member of the Misamis Occidental Provincial Board[148]
18 February 2002Sixto Vergara, Mayor of Lian, Batangas[149]
5 April 2002Benjaline "Beng" Hernandez, former deputy secretary-general of Karapatan-Southern Mindanao[150]Members of the Philippine Army
11 April 2002Expidito Albarillo, coordinator of Bayan Muna in Oriental Mindoro
23 April 2002Jesus Sebastian, Mayor of Jones, IsabelaNew People's Army[151]
30 June 2002Eduardo Velarde Napari, former Mayor of Kananga, Leyte[152]
1 July 2002Abu Sabaya, leader of the Abu SayyafMembers of the Philippine Army
24 August 2002Marcos Barte, police chief of Sablayan, Occidental Mindoro[153]
27 August 2002Leopito Gallego, police chief of Vallehermoso, Negros Oriental[154]
27 September 2002Oscar Gary Uson, Pangasinan Regional Trial Court Judge and father of actress and politician Mocha Uson
18 October 2002Christopher Pacaul, police chief of Abra de Ilog, Occidental Mindoro[155]
29 October 2002Clarence Benwaren, Mayor of Tineg, Abra[156]
31 October 2002Datu Kling Daud, former Mayor of Palimbang, Sultan Kudarat[157]
24 November 2002Perfecto Cebedo, Vice Mayor of Rizal, Zamboanga del Norte[158]
18 December 2002Victor Elipe, Mayor of Tagana-an, Surigao del Norte[159]New People's Army
24 December 2002Saudi Ampatuan, Mayor of Datu Piang, Maguindanao[160]Killed along with 12 others in a bombing at his residence.
23 January 2003Romulo Kintanar, former leader of the New People's Army[161]
14 February 2003Eriberto Paglinawan, police chief of Cabuyao, Laguna[69]
8 May 2003Jerome Bautista, Provincial President of the Association of Barangay Captains in Quirino and ex-officio member of the Quirino Provincial Board[162]
17 May 2003Pinera Biden, Apayao Regional Trial Court Judge[163]
22 June 2003Guerrero Zaragoza, Mayor of Tayug, Pangasinan[164]
28 June 2003Joel Brillantes, Mayor of Monkayo, Compostela Valley[165]
6 September 2003Jun Pala, former councilor of Davao CityFuture President and then-Davao City Mayor Rodrigo Duterte was later accused of involvement by an alleged hitman.[166]
16 October 2003Armando Rosimo, chief of the anti-tax fraud division of the Bureau of Internal Revenue[167]
20 January 2004Eduardo Durante, Vice Mayor of Burdeos, Quezon[168]
14 February 2004Juvy Magsino, Vice Mayor of Naujan, Oriental Mindoro[169]
14 February 2004Leima Fortu, Secretary-General of the human rights group Karapatan in Oriental Mindoro[170]Killed in the same vehicle with Magsino
21 February 2004Paterno Tiamson, Rizal Regional Trial Court Judge
28 February 2004Anieto Olaje, Mayor of Tarangnan, Samar[171]
4 March 2004Roy Jumao-as, Mayor of Hindang, Leyte[172]
3 April 2004Francisco Montero, Mayor of Tarangnan, Samar[173]
13 Ma7 2004Arsenio Escarda, police chief of Madridejos, Cebu[174]
22 May 2004Arthur Garcia, former Vice Mayor of Calumpit, Bulacan[175]
27 May 2004Conrado Rodrigo, former Mayor of San Nicolas, Pangasinan[176]
7 June 2004Tomas de Armas, police chief of Angat, Bulacan[177]
10 June 2004Voltaire Rosales, Tanauan City Regional Trial Court Judge[178]
27 June 2004Felix Garcia, member of the Bohol Provincial Board[179]
18 July 2004Rex Emmanuel Real, Vice Mayor of Santa Maria, Laguna[180]
11 July 2004Rodrigo Foja, deputy police chief of Oriental Mindoro[181]
7 August 2004Rogelio Saraza, president of the Association of Barangay Captains of Caloocan[182]
10 August 2004Milnar Lammawin, Kalinga Regional Trial Court Judge[183]
5 September 2004Ernesto Bernal, police chief of Lacub, Abra[184]New People's Army
26 September 2004Arturo Tabara, leader of the Rebolusyonaryong Partido ng Manggagawà ng Pilipinas (RPM-P) and its military wing, the Revolutionary Proletarian Army (RPA)[185]New People's Army
30 October 2004Eleuterio Mabanag, Mayor of Vintar, Ilocos Norte[186]
16 November 2004Rogelio Pambid, Mayor of Marcos, Ilocos Norte[187]
11 December 2004Felix Carpio, former Mayor of Mabitac, Laguna[188]
2 February 2005Jimmy Chua, Vice Mayor of Laoag, Ilocos Norte[189]
19 March 2005Loreto Pangilinan, former Vice Governor of Nueva Ecija[190]
24 March 2005Marlene Garcia-Esperat, former employee of the Department of Agriculture–Central Mindanao (DA–12)[191] and whistleblower in the Fertilizer Fund ScamRandy Grecia (confirmed)
Estanislao Bismanos, Gerry Cabayag and Rowie Barua (accomplices)
13 April 2005Henry Lanot, former Congressman for the lone district of Pasig[192]
10 May 2005Leon Arcillas, Mayor of Santa Rosa, Laguna[193]
26 June 2005Fausto Seachon Jr., former Congressman for the 3rd district of Masbate[194]
6 July 2005Adolfo Aquino, Vice Mayor of Mapandan, Pangasinan[195]
17 July 2005Abdulbasit Maulana, Vice Mayor of Dinas, Zamboanga del Sur[196]
23 September 2005Estrellita Paas, Pasay Regional Trial Court Judge[197]
1 November 2005Corais Tampugao, police chief of Tubaran, Lanao del Sur[198]
6 November 2005Alkhalid Kaluang, Mayor of Kalingalan Caluang, Sulu[199]
16 December 2005Mohajiid Andi, Vice Mayor of Dinas, Zamboanga del Sur[200]
31 December 2005Henrick Gingoyon, Pasay Regional Trial Court Judge[201]
2 January 2006Eduardo Amande, Jr., police chief of Matnog, Sorsogon[202]New People's Army
13 January 2006Ysrael Bernos, Mayor of La Paz, Abra[203]
3 March 2006Luis Biel, Mayor of Isabela, Basilan[204]
20 March 2006Amante Abelon, provincial coordinator of Anakpawis party list in Zambales
24 Marc 2006Warlito Trinidad, member of the Bulacan Provincial Board[205]New People's Army
20 March 2006Cris Hugo, coordinator for the League of Filipino Students
22 April 2006Richard Varilla, Vice Mayor of San Juan, Ilocos Sur[206]
22 May 2006Fernando Batul, former Vice Mayor of Puerto Princesa, Palawan[207]
29 May 2006Sotero Llamas, former NPA leader turned peace adviser
18 June 2006Delfinito Albano, Mayor of Ilagan, Isabela[208]
18 July 2006Hener Rucha, municipal treasurer of Lakewood, Zamboanga del Sur[209]
31 July 2006Reimon Guran, spokesperson for the League of Filipino Students
21 August 2006Edwin Vidal, former Vice Mayor of El Nido, Palawan[210]
2 September 2006Khadaffy Janjalani, leader of the Abu SayyafMembers of the Philippine Army
7 September 2006Danilo Parilla, former Governorof Biliran[211]
23 September 2006Nathaniel Onia, Mayor of Allacapan, Cagayan[212]
3 October 2006Alberto Ramento, Obispo Máximo IX of the Philippine Independent Church[213]
11 November 2006James Bersamin, member of the Abra Provincial Board[214]
11 November 2006George Yabes, Mayor of Maitum, Sarangani[215]
2 December 2006Sahara Silongan, Cotabato City Regional Trial Court Judge
6 December 2006Nestor Ballacillo, Assistant Solicitor General of the Philippines[216]
16 December 2006Luis Bersamin Jr., Congressman for the lone district of Abra[217]Abra Governor Vicente Valera was later convicted of masterminding the killing.[218]
30 December 2006Victor Gardose, Vice Mayor of Tapaz, Capiz[219]
16 January 2007Jainal Antel Sali Jr., leader of the Abu Sayyaf.Members of the Philippine Army
19 January 2007Nathaniel Pattugalan, Quezon City Metropolitan Trial Court Judge[220]
19 January 2007Noli Morta Bucong, municipal treasurer of Tubay, Agusan del Norte[221]New People's Army
25 January 2007Benito Astorga, Mayor of Daram, Samar[222]New People's Army
2 March 2007Alberto Montecalvo, police chief of Pio V. Corpuz, Masbate[223]New People's Army
7 April 2007Rommel Diasen, Vice Governor of Kalinga[224]
30 April 2007Julian Resuello, Mayor of San Carlos, Pangasinan[225]
14 May 2007Nellie Banaag, teacher of the Pinagbayanan Elementary School, Taysan, Batangas.Killed along with poll watcher Leticia Ramos while protecting ballots after armed men torched two classrooms which served as polling precincts during the 2007 Philippine general election
21 May 2007Philip Velasco, Mayor of Bacarra, Ilocos Norte[226]
29 May 2007Bernie Banalo, police chief of Cabuyao, Laguna[227]
15 June 2007Alfredo Vendivil Sr., Mayor-elect of Lupao, Nueva Ecija[228]
15 June 2007Virgilio Vendivil Sr., Vice Mayor-elect of Lupao, Nueva Ecija[229]Killed along with his cousin, the Mayor-elect of Lupao, inside a cockpit.
20 June 2007Bonifacio Apilado, Vice Mayor of San Manuel, Pangasinan[230]
27 July 2007Orlando Velasco, Bayawan City Regional Trial Court Judge[231]
6 August 2007Felicidad Picar, municipal treasurer of Bauang, La Union[232]
28 September 2007Maria Jeanette Tecson, lawyer and one of the petitioners in the disqualification case against then-presidential candidate Fernando Poe Jr.[233]
4 October 2007Zaldy Raga, Vice Mayor of Lumban, Laguna[234]
10 November 2007Alioden Dalaig, chief of the Commission on Elections (COMELEC) legal department[235]
13 November 2007Wahab Akbar, Congressman for the lone district of Basilan[236]One of six killed in the Batasang Pambansa bombing.
7 December 2007Regolo Moran, Vice Mayor of Dimasalang, Masbate[237]
25 December 2007Cesar Rafael, Mayor of Paracelis, Mountain Province[238]
14 January 2008Roberto Navidad, Calbayog City Regional Trial Court Judge[239]
29 January 2008Reynaldo Yap, former Mayor of Sapang Dalaga, Misamis Occidental[240]
13 February 2008David Pamplona, Mayor of Balete, Batangas[241]
24 March 2008Wynne Asdala, director of the COMELEC legal departmentAs provincial election supervisor for Maguindanao was implicated in the Hello Garci scandal after his voice was identified in tapes discussing attempts at fraud in the 2004 Philippine presidential election[242]
4 May 2008Ramon Pagdanganan, former Mayor of Calumpit, Bulacan[243]
22 Ma 2008Ramon Rojas Jr., Vice Mayor of Ajuy, Iloilo[244]
31 July 2008Tirso Lacanilao, former Mayor of Apalit, Pampanga[245]
4 August 2008Arthur Cabantac, Mayor of Agno, Pangasinan[246]
14 August 2008Bonifacio Clemente, former Vice Mayor of Cabiao, Nueva Ecija[247]
26 August 2008Rowell Sandoval, Vice Mayor of Mabini, Batangas[248]
25 October 2008Reynaldo Malazo, Vice Mayor of San Manuel, Tarlac[249]
31 October 2008Felix Reganit, former Mayor of Maitum, Sarangani[250]
3 December 2008Raul dela Cruz, Mayor of Rizal, Cagayan[251]
6 December 2008Philip Labastida, San Juan City Metropolitan Trial Court Judge
5 January 2009Froilan Rufino, Vice Mayor of President Quirino, Sultan Kudarat[252]
29 January 2009Karam Jakilan, Mayor of Al-Barka, Basilan[253]
3 February 2009Antonio de Jesus, Vice Mayor of Milagros, Masbate[254]Died of his injuries 12 days later.
3 February 2009Saesar Vicencio, former Mayor of Catubig, Northern Samar[255]
7 May 2009Julasirim Kasim, police chief of Sulu[256]Abu Sayyaf
20 May 2009Francisco Talosig, Mayor of Maconacon, Isabela[257]Died of his injuries on 8 October.
10 June 2009Ramonchito Chavez, police chief of Malvar, Batangas[258]
25 June 2009Danny Yang, member of the Laguna Provincial Board[259]
16 July 2009Carlos de la Cruz, Mayor of Matuguinao, Samar[260]
26 July 2009David Emralino, former Mayor of Candelaria, Quezon[261]
26 July 2009Abdul Ayon, Mayor of Malangas, Zamboanga Sibugay[262]
16 September 2009Edimer Gumbahali, Sulu Sharia Court Judge
10 October 2009Nasario Gastardo, Vice Mayor of San Francisco, Surigao del Norte[263]
17 November 2009Jovito Baldos Diaz, former Mayor of San Quintin, Abra[264]
23 November 2009Eden Mangudadatu, Vice Mayor of Mangudadatu, MaguindanaoAndal Ampatuan, Sr., his sons Andal Ampatuan, Jr. and Zaldy Ampatuan and other relatives, as well as members of the local police and militia acting as the family's private armyKilled along with 57 others in the Maguindanao massacre.

2010s

DateVictim(s)Assassin(s)Notes
17 February 2010Luis Mondia Jr., former Mayor of Pulupandan, Negros Occidental[265]
21 February 2010Albader Parad, senior leader of the Abu Sayyaf Group
28 February 2010Wilfredo "Boy" Mayor, jueteng lord and whistleblower[266]
18 May 2010Andres Cipriano, Cagayan Regional Trial Court Judge[267]
14 July 2010Mateo Biong, former Mayor of Giporlos, Eastern Samar[268]
16 July 2010Alfonso Derraco, police chief of Benito Soliven, Isabela[269]
3 August 2010Joselito Reynes, former Mayor of Compostela, Cebu[270]
10 September 2010Alimatar Guro Alim, former Mayor of Tugaya, Lanao del Sur[271]
4 October 2010Reynaldo Lacasandile, Vigan City Regional Trial Court Judge
9 October 2010Luisito Caraang, Vice Mayor of Licab, Nueva Ecija[272]
15 November 2010Leonard Co, botanist[273]Killed by Philippine Army soldiers while conducting scientific research in Leyte.
28 November 2010Alexander Tomawis, Vice Mayor of Barira, Maguindanao[274]
1 January 2011Reynaldo Dagsa, Barangay captain of Maypajo, Caloocan[275]Inadvertently pictured his assassins while taking a family photo during the New Year.
1 January 2011Ricardo Dayag, police chief of Talavera, Nueva Ecija[276]Bernardo CastroKilled by his deputy
4 January 2011Vicente Maristela, Vice Mayor of Aroroy, Masbate[277]
19 January 2011Fredelito Pingao, Ilocos Norte Municipal Circuit Trial Court Judge[278]
23 January 2011Antonino Rueco, police chief of Rizal, Cagayan[279]New People's Army
24 January 2011Gerry Ortega, environmentalist and former member of the Provincial Board of Palawan[280]Marlon Recamata (gunman)Recamata pointed to former Palawan GovernorJoel Reyes as the mastermind behind the killing.
23 March 2011Noriel Salazar, former Vice Mayor of Alitagtag, Batangas[281]
2 May 2011Reynaldo Uy, Mayor of Calbayog, Samar[282]
27 June 2011Najib Maldisa, former Mayor of Maimbung, Sulu[283]
12 October 2011Augustus Cezar, former vice president for Administration at the Polytechnic University of the Philippines
17 October 2011Fausto Tentorio, Italian Roman Catholic priest of the Pontifical Institute for Foreign Missions based in North Cotabato[284]
27 October 2011Sawab Pangolima, former Vice Mayor of Maasim, Sarangani[285]
30 October 2011Lloyd Millan, police chief of Bayambang, Pangasinan[286]
6 November 2011Rafael Viduya, member of the Surigao del Sur Provincial Board[287]
19 December 2011Florencio Manimtim Jr., Vice Mayor of Talisay, Batangas[288]
20 December 2011Carlito Bayawa, Vice Mayor of Ipil, Zamboanga Sibugay[289]
31 January 2012Anthony Que, former Vice Mayor of Santo Domingo, Ilocos Sur[290]
9 February 2012Restituto Abad, Mayor of Carranglan, Nueva Ecija[291]
7 March 2012Ramon Arcinue, former Vice Mayor of Lingayen, Pangasinan[292]
1 April 2012Arturo Eustaquio II, president of the Universidad de Zamboanga[293]
25 April 2012Henry Arles, Kabankalan City Regional Trial Court Judge[294]
4 May 2012Abel Martinez, Vice Mayor of Mambusao, Capiz[295]
7 July 2012Constancio Pacanan, former Mayor of Motiong, Samar[296]
2 August 2012Nasiruddin Jailani, police chief of Omar, Sulu[297]
28 October 2012Raul Matamorosa, Mayor of Lupi, Camarines Sur[298]
11 November 2012Lazaro Gayo, former Vice Mayor of Tubao, La Union[299]
15 December 2012Ruperto Martinez, Mayor of Infanta, Pangasinan[300]
11 January 2013Policronio Dulay, Vice Mayor of Kabacan, Cotabato[301]
22 January 2013Erlinda Domingo, Mayor of Maconacon, Isabela[302]
22 May 2013Romulo Nuyad, former Mayor of Bansalan, Davao del Sur[303]
26 July 2013Roldan Lagbas, member of the Misamis Oriental Provincial BoardKilled along with 5 others in a bombing in Cagayan de Oro[304]
24 August 2013Dante Guzman, former Vice Mayor of Dolores, Abra[305]
31 October 2013Alfredo Alcover, former Vice Mayor of San Pascual, Batangas[306]
14 November 2013Arsenio Climaco, former Mayor of Tungawan, Zamboanga Sibugay[307]
22 November 2013Julio Cruzat, former Vice Mayor of Bauan, Batangas[308]
20 December 2013Ukol Talumpa, Mayor of Labangan, Zamboanga del Sur[309]Killed along with his wife and two others at Ninoy Aquino International Airport
28 February 2014Reynerio Estacio, Zamboanga City Regional Trial Court Judge[310]
28 February 2014George McPerson Perrett, Mayor of Maitum, Sarangani[311]
21 April 2014Carlito Pentecostes Jr., Mayor of Gonzaga, Cagayan[312]New People's Army
29 April 2014Noel Romagos, police chief of Danao, Bohol[313]
28 May 2014Reynaldo Navarro, Mayor of Laak, Compostela Valley[314]
7 June 2014Ernesto Balolong Jr., Mayor of Urbiztondo, Pangasinan[315]
7 June 2014George Caña, police chief of Ubay, Bohol[316]
8 June 2014Arnulfo Rivera, former Mayor of Mataasnakahoy, Batangas[317]
12 June 2014Richard King, businessman and president of the Crown Regency Group of Hotels
3 July 2014Mario Okinlay, Mayor of Impasugong, Bukidnon[318]New People's Army
5 September 2014Mario Duerme, municipal treasurer of Jones, Isabela[319]
27 September 2014Imelda Caabay, former Mayor of Claveria, Misamis Oriental[320]
14 October 2014Eulogio Benitez, former Vice Mayor of Maasim, Sarangani[321]
17 November 2014Claudio Martin Larrazabal, Vice Mayor of Villaba, Leyte[322]
25 January 2015Zulkifli Abdhir, leader of Jemaah Islamiyah (JI)[323]Members of the Special Action ForceSee Mamasapano clash
6 April 2015Harold Acompaniado, former mayor of Las Navas, Northern Samar[324]
19 June 2015Florante Raspado, Vice Mayor of Jones, Isabela[325]
28 June 2015Renato Malabor Sr., member of the Negros Occidental Provincial Board[326]
31 August 2015Jude Erwin Alaba, Aurora Regional Trial Court Judge[327]
12 October 2015Randy Climaco, Mayor of Tungawan, Zamboanga Sibugay[328]
16 October 2015Al Abner Wahab Santos, police chief of Marawi, Lanao del Sur[329]
19 October 2015Dario Otaza, Mayor of Loreto, Agusan del Sur[330]New People's Army
11 November 2015Wilfredo Nieves, Malolos City Regional Trial Court Judge[331]
22 November 2015Reynaldo Espinar, Northern Samar Municipal Circuit Trial Court Judge[332]
16 February 2016Carlos Macabangen, municipal treasurer of Datu Salibo, Maguindanao[333]Bangsamoro Islamic Freedom FightersKilled along with four others in a roadside bombing
18 February 2016Floro Allado, former Mayor of Banisilan, Cotabato[334]
1 March = 2016Ger Igtanloc, police chief of Maragusan, Compostela Valley[335]
17 March 2016Ahmad Nanoh, former Mayor of Pangutaran, Sulu[336]
13 April 2016Ronald Lucas, Vice Mayor of Jones, Isabela[337]New People's Army
19 April 2016Roberto Marquez Rivera , former Vice Mayor of Pandi, Bulacan[338]
14 July 2016Apolonio Suan, member of the Surigao del Sur Provincial Board[339]
5 August 2016Aaron Sampaga, Vice Mayor of Pamplona, Cagayan[340]
23 August 2016Rogelio Bato Jr., lawyer of suspected drug lord Rolando Espinosa Sr.[341]
23 September 2016Alex Manlapaz, former Vice Mayor of Apalit, Pampanga[342]
17 October 2016Darangina Ditucalan, police chief of Poona Bayabao, Lanao del Sur[343]
5 November 2016Rolando Espinosa Sr., Mayor of Albuera, Leyte[344]Members of the Criminal Investigation and Detection Group-Region 8Killed in a police raid on his jail cell. See Death of Rolando Espinosa
17 November 2016Roland Romero, former Vice Mayor of Ozamiz, Misamis Occidental.[345]
26 November 2016Anwar Sindatok, Vice Mayor of Datu Saudi-Ampatuan, Maguindanao[346]
20 December 2016Larry Que, former mayoral candidate of Virac, Catanduanes[347]
29 December 2016Mohammad Exchan Limbona, Mayor of Pantar, Lanao del Norte[348]
1 March 2017Dreyfuss Perlas, volunteer doctor[349]
18 April 2017Shahid Sinolinding, volunteer doctor[350]
27 April 2017Vincent Rafanan, former Vice Mayor of Santo Tomas, La Union[351]
3 June 2017Arsenio Agustin, Mayor of Marcos, Ilocos Norte[352]
7 June 2017Gisela Boniel, Mayor of Bien Unido, Bohol[353]Niño Rey BonielKilled by her husband. See Death of Gisela Boniel
10 June 2017Leovino Hidalgo, Mayor of Balete, Batangas[354]
11 June 2017Rolando Somera, former Vice Governor of Abra[355]
11 July 2017George Repique, Cavite Provincial Health Officer[356]
30 July 2017Reynaldo Parojinog, Mayor of Ozamiz, Misamis Occidental[357]Was among the 16 killed along with his wife Susan, brother Octavio Jr., and sister Mona, in a simultaneous raid on his house in Ozamiz.
5 August 2017Godofredo Abul Jr., Butuan City Regional Trial Court Judge[358]
22 September 2017Jackson Cinco Dy, Vice Mayor of Roxas, Oriental Mindoro[359]
27 September 2017Dionne Lopez, member of the Masbate Provincial Board[360]
4 October 2017Alexander Pascual, former Vice Mayor of Amulung, Cagayan[361]
16 October 2017Isnilon Hapilon, leader of Abu Sayyaf Group (ASG)[362]Philippine ArmySee Battle of Marawi
2 December 2017Ricardo Rotoras, president of the University of Science and Technology of Southern Philippines and concurrent president of the Philippine Association of State Universities and Colleges[363]
4 December 2017Marcelito Paez, retired Catholic priest based in Nueva Ecija[364]
19 February 2018Jonah John Ungab, Vice Mayor of Ronda, Cebu[365]
29 April 2018Mark Ventura, Catholic priest based in Cagayan[366]Shot after saying Mass in Gattaran.
12 May 2018Eufranio Eriguel, former Congressman for the 2nd district of La Union[367]
27 May 2018Ronald Lowell Tirol, Mayor of Buenavista, Bohol[368]
10 June 2018Richmond Nilo, Catholic priest based in Nueva Ecija[369]Shot while preparing to say evening Mass.
12 June 2018Ricky Begino, Camarines Sur Municipal Circuit Trial Court Judge[370]
2 July 2018Antonio Halili, Mayor of Tanauan, Batangas[371]Shot by a Sniper during a flag ceremony at city hall. See Assassination of Antonio Halili
3 July 2018Ferdinand Bote, Mayor of General Tinio, Nueva Ecija[372]
7 July 2018Alexander Lubigan, Vice Mayor of Trece Martires, Cavite[373]
11 July 2018Al Rashid Mohammad Ali, Vice Mayor of Sapa-Sapa, Tawi-Tawi[374]
20 July 2018Datu Roger Mamalo, former Vice Mayor of Sultan sa Barongis, Maguindanao[375]
5 September 2018Mariano Blanco III, Mayor of Ronda, Cebu[376]
1 October 2018Alexander Buquing, Mayor of Sudipen, La Union[377]
8 October 2018Ananias Rebato, former Mayor of San Jose de Buan, Samar[378]
13 October 2018Edmundo Pintac, Ozamiz City Regional Trial Court Judge[379]
14 November 2018Al-Fred Concepcion, Vice Mayor of Balaoan, La Union[380]
28 November 2018Dominic Sytin, businessman and president of United Auctioneers[381]Dennis Sytin
9 December 2018Richard Santillan, security aide of lawyer and former Biliran representative Glenn Chong[382]
22 December 2018Rodel Batocabe, Congressman for Ako Bicol Party-list[383]
22 December 2018Joelito Talaid, former Mayor of Kadingilan, Bukidnon[384]
22 January 2019Ricardo Reluya, president of the Association of Barangay Councils (ABC) of San Fernando, Cebu[385]
30 January 2019Crisell Beltran, Barangay Captain of Bagong Silangan, Quezon City[386]
30 January 2019Randy Felix Malayao, peace consultant for the National Democratic Front of the Philippines[387]
7 February 2019Zuriel Arambulo, volunteer doctor[388]
14 March 2019Owaidah Benito Marohombsar, leader of the Maute group[389]Members of the Philippine Army
25 March 2019Miguel Dungog, member of the Negros Oriental Provincial Board[390]
9 May 2019Reymar Lacaya, Zamboanga del Norte Regional Trial Court Judge[391]
18 June 2019Ricardo Ramirez, former Mayor of Medellin, Cebu[392]
7 July 2019Wenefredo Olofernes, member of the Dinagat Islands Provincial Board[393]
27 July 2019Edsel Enardecido, former Mayor of Ayungon, Negros Oriental[394]
20 August 2019Sergio Emprese, Vice Mayor of San Andres, Quezon[395]
9 October 2019Charlie Yuson III, Vice Mayor of Batuan, Masbate[396]
25 October 2019David Navarro, Mayor of Clarin, Misamis Occidental[397]
5 November 2019Mario Anacleto Bañez, Ilocos Sur Regional Trial Court Judge[398]
23 December 2019Lucman Macalangan, police chief of Binidayan, Lanao del Sur[399]

2020s

DateVictim(s)Assassin(s)Notes
7 January 2020Rolando Recinto, former Vice Governor of Sultan Kudarat[400]
9 January 2020Edgar Mendoza, former Congressman for the 2nd district of Batangas[401]Killed along with two others and discovered in a burning car in Tiaong, Quezon.
10 January 2020Guiaria Akmad, Provincial Auditor of Maguindanao[402]
11 January 2020Gani Esmali, Vice Mayor of Baliguian, Zamboanga del Norte[403]
19 January 2020Oscar Marquez, former Vice Mayor of Pandi, Bulacan[404]
19 February 2020Fredric Anthony Santos, former chief legal division of the Bureau of Corrections (BuCor)[405]Two unknown assailantsWas suspended by the Ombudsman over the alleged misapplication of the Good Conduct Time Allowance Law that led to the near-release of convicted criminals such as former Calauan, Laguna mayor Antonio Sanchez, the mastermind in the Murders of Eileen Sarmenta and Allan Gomez in 1993.
7 April 2020Musiddik Mande, former Vice Mayor of Tipo-Tipo, Basilan[406]
29 June 2020Maj. Marvin A. Indammog, Capt. Irwin B. Managuelod, Sgt. Jaime M. Velasco and Cpl. Abdal Asula, Philippine Army intelligence officers[407]Abdelzhimar Padjiri
Hanie Baddiri
Iskandar Susulan
Ernisar Sappal
Almudzrin Hadjaruddin
Sulki Andaki
Alkajal Mandangan
Rajiv Putalan
Mog Nur Pasani
Killed by police officers while conducting anti-terror operations at a checkpoint in Jolo, Sulu.
7 July 2020Jovencio Senados, Manila Chief Inquest Prosecutor[408]
10 July 2020Pablo Matinong, Jr., Mayor of Santo Niño, South Cotabato[409]
10 July 2020Cenon Portugal, Municipal President of the Association of Barangay Captains of Ibaan, Batangas[410]
27 July 2020Roland Cortez, Director of the National Center for Mental Health[411]
28 July 2020Richard de San Jose, former Mayor of Flora, Apayao[412]
30 July 2020Wesley Barayuga, Board secretary of the Philippine Charity Sweepstakes Office[413]
10 August 2020Randall "Ka Randy" Echanis, Peace consultant for the National Democratic Front of the Philippines[414]
17 August 2020Zara Alvarez, former education director of the human rights organization Karapatan[415]
9 September 2020Kent Zerna Divinagracia, former Vice Mayor of Pamplona, Negros Oriental[416]
30 October 2020Normandie Pizarro, former justice of the Court of Appeals[417]
11 November 2020Maria Teresa Abadilla, Manila Regional Trial Court Judge and daughter of Rolando AbadillaAmador Rebato JrShot by her clerk of court who then committed suicide in unexplained circumstances.[418]
17 November 2020Eric Jay Magcamit, lawyer[419]
23 November 2020Joey Luis Wee, lawyer[420]
25 November 2020Agaton Topacio and Eugenia Magpantay, former peace consultants of the National Democratic Front of the Philippines (NDFP)[421]
3 December 2020Caesar Perez, Mayor of Los Baños, Laguna[422]
15 December 2020Mary Rose Genisan Sancelan, Guihulngan City Health Officer[423]
1 January 2021Ruben Feliciano, businessman and former mayoral candidate of San Fernando, Cebu[424]
11 January 2021Christopher Cuan, Mayor of Libungan, Cotabato[425]
24 January 2021Jorge Perez Bustos, former Vice Mayor of Masantol, Pampanga[426]
15 February 2021Marjorie Salazar, former Mayor of Lasam, Cagayan[427]
15 February 2021Eduardo Asuten, former Mayor of Lasam, Cagayan[428]Killed in the same vehicle with Salazar
26 February 2021Restituto Calonge, Vice Mayor of Mabuhay, Zamboanga Sibugay[429]
8 March 2021Ronaldo Aquino, Mayor of Calbayog, Samar[430]
17 June 2021Montasser Sabal, former Mayor of Talitay, Maguindanao[431]
5 August 2021Col. Michael Bawayan Jr., police chief of Sulu[432]
26 August 2021Rex Fernandez, founding member of the National Union of Peoples' Lawyers[433]
31 October 2021Jorge "Ka Oris" Madlos, top-ranking leader of the New People's Army[434]
16 November 2021Nolito Magallanes, former Vice Mayor of Maragondon, Cavite[435]
6 December 2021Darussalam Lajid, Mayor of Al-Barka, Basilan[436]
27 December 2021Michael Gutierrez, Mayor of Lopez Jaena, Misamis Occidental[437]
31 December 2021Edilberto Mendoza, Trece Martires Assistant City Prosecutor[438]
1 January 2022Aldrin Cerdan, former Mayor of Anda, Pangasinan[439]
29 January 2022Valeriano Vito, Jr., former Vice Mayor of Majayjay, LagunaKilled while driving a motorcycle in Lucena, Quezon.
24 February 2022Chad Booc, Lumad school volunteer teacher and activist[440]One of five people killed in the New Bataan massacre.
9 June 2022Ujud Ujuran, Mayoral candidate of Akbar, Basilan[441]
22 July 2022Danilo Amat, former Vice Mayor of Dolores, Quezon[442]
24 July 2022Rosita Furigay, former Mayor of Lamitan, Basilan[443]Chao Tiao YumolShot along with her aide by a disgruntled doctor. See Ateneo de Manila University shooting
11 August 2022Romeo Sulit, former Vice Mayor of Lobo, Batangas[444]
30 August 2022Lt. Reynaldo Samson, police chief of Ampatuan, Maguindanao[445]
3 October 2022Narciso Amansec, former Vice Mayor of Dipaculao, Aurora[446]
7 October 2022Miguel Abaigar Jr., former Vice Mayor of Calbiga, Samar[447]
5 November 2022Benharl Kahil, public school arts teacher and cartoonist[448]
12 February 2023Angelique Alexis Paulino, Municipal Councilor of Santo Domingo, Nueva Ecija[449]Saddam PascualKilled by her former domestic partner while driving in Guimba, Nueva Ecija.
19 February 2023Rommel Alameda, Vice Mayor of Aparri, Cagayan[450]Killed along with five companions in an ambush in Bagabag, Nueva Vizcaya.
4 March 2023Roel Degamo, Governorof Negros OrientalKilled along with nine others in an attack on his residence. See Pamplona massacre.[451]
17 April 2023Demson Dagloc Silongan, Municipal councilor of Datu Salibo, Maguindanao del Sur[452]
12 July 2023Sittie Jinn Utto Lumenda, former vice mayor of Rajah Buayan, Maguindanao del Sur[453]
8 November 2023Nasser Asarul, member of the Basilan Provincial Board[454]
22 November 2023Giselo Castillones, former mayor of Cateel, Davao Oriental[455]
25 February 2024Franklyn Galos Tan, City President of the Association of Barangay Captains of Isabela, Basilan[456]

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