We regret to inform you that our dear governor Roel Ragay Degamo passed away today, March 4, 2023. Once news of the Governor’s unexpected death quickly spread on social media, everyone needs to be aware that how he passed away. In this post, we’ll explore what happened to him and Roel Degamo cause of death.
What happened to Roel Degamo?
The Province governor and five other people were killed by unidentified gunmen. In the most recent attack against local leaders, an unidentified gunman shot and killed a provincial governor in the central Philippines along with five other individuals, according to his widow and authorities.
Click here to watch Actual footage of the killing of Governor Roel Degamo of Negros Oriental.
He was killed inside his residential compound in Pamplona. The perpetrators were in full battle gear and armed with long firearms. May the souls of all who departed rest in peace. Let us pray that justice is served as soon as possible.
Roel Degamo cause of death: killed by Gunmen
On Saturday, unidentified gunmen in the central Philippines shot and killed a province governor along with another five persons (March 3). Roel Degamo, 56, the governor of the province of Negros Oriental, and a few citizens were hospitalized with unknown wounds, according to a police statement. According to AFP, Degamo’s home in Pamplona town was the scene of the shooting on Sunday.
According to Kym Lopez, a police spokesperson, multiple assailants broke into Degamo’s home and started shooting as the 56-year-old lawmaker was giving out relief to constituents.
Since the municipal elections last year, at least three politicians have been shot, including Degamo. Politicians have frequently been attacked in the Philippines.
President Ferdinand Marcos of the Philippines denounced the “assassination” of his political friend Degamo and vowed to swiftly punish those responsible.
Roel Ragay Degamo, Obituary
With deep sadness, we mourn with the rest of Negros Oriental for the death of our beloved governor, Governor Roel R. Degamo. We remember with fondness and gratitude his service to us all. We continue to pray for peace to prevail, for comfort for all the victims’ families, and for the safety of all those left behind. Authorities are yet to disclose further details as the investigation is still ongoing.
Who were the suspects?
The governor’s mansion in Pamplona town was invaded by six suspects brandishing firearms and wearing uniforms resembling those of the armed forces, according to the local police.
The shooting claimed the lives of five people, including Negros Oriental province governor Roel Degamo, according to his widow.
“That kind of death was not what Governor Degamo deserved. On a Saturday, he was feeding his citizens “In a video uploaded on Facebook, Janice Degamo, who is also the mayor of Pamplona, remarked.
Four further victims of the incident’s shooting did not have their conditions made public. According to regional police spokeswoman Kym Lopez, the legislator was shot while providing relief to people.
The six gunmen, who fled the scene in two SUVs and a pickup truck before dumping the cars in a nearby city, were among the 10 suspects that police claimed they were looking for.
The investigation into this murder is developing rapidly. We have received much information and now have a clear direction on how to proceed to bring to justice those behind this killing.
— Bongbong Marcos (@bongbongmarcos) March 4, 2023
Similar Attacks on politicians
In February, the Supreme Court announced Degamo as the legitimate victor of the race for governor of Negros Oriental after a recount that deposed his local challenger, who had previously declared victory.
Two more lawmakers were attacked in the nation last month. Governor of the southern province of Lanao del Sur, Mamintal Adiong, was shot and wounded in the same assault that claimed the lives of his driver and three police escorts.
The vice-mayor of the northern town of Aparri, Rommel Alameda, and five other passengers were ambushed on a highway and shot to death.
An automobile used by the attackers in the ambush was traced to its registered owner by the police. The Mitsubishi Adventure’s owner was known to the authorities, the Philippine Star reported on February 22. The Mitsubishi Adventure was discovered torched in Solano town.
President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. condemns “Roel Degamo’s death
Pres. Ferdinand Marcos Jr. condemns the killing of Negros Oriental Gov. Roel Degamo: My government will not rest until we have brought the perpetrators of this dastardly and heinous crime to justice.
Statement by Sara Z. Duterte Vice President of the Philippines
I condemn the killing of Negros Oriental Gov. Roel Degamo. His death is a tragedy to the province of Negros Oriental, and I am one with the grieving people of the province, his friends, and his family.
Authorities must immediately probe this cowardly, evil act and bring the perpetrators to justice and pay for their crime, especially the brains behind it.
Authorities must start looking at the political feud that has gripped Negros Oriental and has taken so many lives, not just of Gov. Degamo. I pray for the soul of Gov. Roel, who, more than a political ally, was a dear friend. Sara Z. Duterte Vice President of the Philippines.
Who was Province Governor Roel Degamo?
Degamo, 56, is the most recent victim of the lengthy history of political assassinations in the Philippines and at least the third politician to have been shot since the local elections of last year.
He was deemed the legitimate winner of the race for governor of Negros Oriental by the Supreme Court last month after a recount ousted his local challenger, who had previously been declared the winner.
Degamo had also supported Marcos during his presidential bid the previous year. In an incident that also claimed the lives of his driver and three police escorts in February, Mamintal Adiong, the governor of the southern province of Lanao del Sur, was shot and wounded.
Rommel Alameda, the vice-mayor of the northern town of Aparri, and five other passengers were killed in a highway ambush that same month.
The chiefs of a prominent southern clan and around two dozen followers were sentenced to life in jail for a 2009 attack on supporters of a gubernatorial election competitor in Maguindanao province, which was the worst politically motivated ambush in recorded history.
32 journalists and media personnel who were covering the election were among the 58 victims of the attack, which also claimed the lives of the politician’s wife and family.
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