A TRIBAL leader and activist strongly opposing a dam project in the Cordillera region was shot dead by two unidentified gunmen who barged into his house in Kiangan, Ifugao. Ricardo Pugong Mayumi, 52, member of Ifugao Peasant Movement (IPM), died from multiple gunshot wounds on Friday night inside his house in Barangay Ambabag, Kiangan.
Witnesses said they saw one of the suspects wearing a black jacket and a bonnet while the other was wearing a brown jacket and a helmet. The IPM, in a statement, condemned in strongest terms the killing of Mayumi who was opposing the Santa Clara Power Corp.
Already have an active account? Log in here.
Continue reading with one of these options:
Continue reading with one of these options:
Premium + Digital Edition
Ad-free access
P 80 per month
(billed annually at P 960)
- Unlimited ad-free access to website articles
- Limited offer: Subscribe today and get digital edition access for free (accessible with up to 3 devices)
TRY FREE FOR 14 DAYS
See details
See details
If you have an active account, log in
here
.